The New Year will bring a new fight over Sealaska’s lands-selection legislation. The bill, which will be reintroduced in the new Congress, could determine the future of tens of thousands of acres of Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. Backers say the measure will revitalize a troubled timber industry and help villages struggling to sustain their…
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Hoonah elders get Sealaska firewood donation
About 25 elders in Hoonah got an early Christmas present from Sealaska Corporation yesterday when free firewood was delivered to their doorstep. Casey Kelly has more. Sealaska Corporation employees with help from the Hoonah High School basketball team deliver firewood to elders in the Southeast Alaska village community. (All photos by Casey Kelly/KTOO).
Future of Sealaska lands bill depends on candidate
Don Young says he’ll re-introduce his own Sealaska land-selections bill next year – a version without changes proposed by Lisa Murkowski. Murkowski, meanwhile, says she’ll make further adjustments and hold another round of regional meetings on the measure. What happens depends on the results of November’s elections, which could bring in candidates who want to…
Sealaska HQ goes to wood pellet heat
This 19-foot tall, 12-foot wide silo will hold 19 tons of wood pellets that will start heating Sealaska Plaza starting in November. (Photo by Casey Kelly/KTOO). A new addition to Sealaska Plaza went up over the weekend, and while it hasn’t attracted much attention yet, it’s certainly hard to miss. It’s a 19-foot tall, 12-foot…
Sealaska picks regional development CEO
Sealaska has named the new head of a subsidiary tasked with economic development in Southeast’s small communities. Russell Dick is the new CEO of Haa Aaní LLC, which will focus on resource extraction and other business ventures.Related Link: Head an extended interview and find links to related reports.
Sealaska lands bill could survive Murkowski loss
Lisa Murkowski’s defeat could impact the chances of Sealaska’s lands legislation passing. The Republican U.S. senator was the bill’s main backer in Congress. And primary winner Joe Miller has spoken against it. But the other two members of Alaska’s Congressional delegation say they’ll keep the measure in play.Related Link: See the latest returns, link to…