Kootznoowoo Inc. is taking over development of two hydroelectric projects to move them along.
Alaska
Smaller timber sales might help small communities
The era of large-scale logging might be gone from northern Southeast Alaska, but across the region, people are turning to smaller timber sales to earn a living.
Summer salmon harvest among most valuable in history
2011’s estimated value of $603-million is third all-time, but expected to take second eventually. Southeast value of $203-million tops in the state.
Ketchikan’s Jack Shay arrested for child pornography
Ketchikan City Council member Jack Shay has resigned his seat, after being arrested on 10 counts of possession of child pornography.
Sealaska to distribute shareholder dividend in December
Sealaska’s board of directors has approved a dividend distribution of nearly 12-million dollars to the corporation’s more than 20-thousand shareholders.
Young pushes to loosen restrictions on sea otter harvests
Congressman Don Young lashed out at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during a hearing last week on legislation that would loosen restrictions on the sale of sea otter pelts in parts of Alaska. Young is hoping the bill will stem the growth of sea otters in Southeast and Southcentral.