Two canoes traveling from Juneau hit bad weather and rough water on Saturday. One canoe was lost.
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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.
Sealaska legislation going before Senate panel
The revised Sealaska land bill will have its first Senate hearing on Thursday.
Sealaska holds “First Tree Ceremony” to launch 2013 timber harvest
The Juneau-based regional Native corporation says in a press release that the event is like a Blessing of the Fleet at the beginning of fishing season.
Former CFO named to Sealaska board
The Sealaska regional corporation has a new board member. Richard Rinehart is a real-estate investor and was Sealaska’s chief financial officer and corporate controller.