A second measure transferring Tongass National Forest land to Sealaska is before Congress on Thursday. It’s stopgap legislation turning 3,600 acres over to the Southeast-based regional Native corporation.
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Sealaska reports higher profits
Sealaska is making more money. Southeast Alaska’s regional Native corporation says it brought in almost $312 million during 2012.
Sealaska, UAS official sentenced in DUI case
Joseph Nelson changes plea for February incident
Search underway for lost Sealaska canoe
Two canoes traveling from Juneau hit bad weather and rough water on Saturday. One canoe was lost.
Petersburg’s Litster named AK Wildlife Trooper of the Year
The Alaska Department of Public safety named Cody Litster as Wildlife Trooper of the Year for the entire division as well as for his regional detachment.
Congress looking at Sealaska Lands Bill
The latest Sealaska land conveyance bill had its first public showing in Congress on Thursday.