The federal government has a new proposal for defining handicrafts made out of sea otter pelts. But it’s not what some crafts-makers expected.
Arts & Culture
SEACC backs Sealaska bill, 9 towns oppose it
A major Southeast Alaska environmental organization has endorsed the latest Sealaska land-selection legislation. But a group of communities on or near Prince of Wales Island continues to strongly oppose the measure.
Lawmakers remember first session, accomplishments and failures of last 100 years
One hundred years ago this week, the first territorial legislature gathered in Juneau’s Elks Hall.
Otter-bounty bill faces opposition
Legislation proposing sea-otter bounties will get its first hearing next week. It’s already drawing opposition from environmental groups and the federal marine mammal protection agency.
Juneau skyscaper going up
Tower crane will be used to support construction of SLAM
Sequester budget cuts could impact Alaska Native contracts, healthcare
Across-the-board federal budget cuts are coming, half from the Department of Defense budget; the other half to other federal agency budgets. But how will the cuts will affect Alaska Natives?