Kennewick Man is an ancient skeleton found along the banks of the Columbia River by students in 1996. The discovery caused a legal battle between Northwest tribes and scientists.
Alaska Native Government & Policy
Alaska saw record-high number of suicides in 2015
The executive director of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council said inconsistent access to behavioral health care contributes to the state’s high suicide level.
Interior Secretary pick has a record of listening to tribes
U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, is a much better appointment for Indian Country. Zinke is no less conservative than Rodgers, but since his days in the Montana legislature he has had an open door. He has reached out to tribes in a number of ways. He introduced and championed the Blackfeet water compact and he has supported federal recognition for the Little Shell Band of Chippewa Cree.
Justice reform might mean increased power for tribal courts
Law enforcement, and other segments of Alaska’s justice system, are quite concerned about deep changes the Legislature began making to the state Criminal Code this year.
Beth Kerttula returns to Juneau with a message: It’s time to plan for ocean’s future
Kerttula helped two regions write the country’s first marine plans, and worked on some issues particularly important to Alaskans.
Census Bureau adds areas, languages served by translations for elections
The Census Bureau designates languages for translation based on its estimates for speakers who have limited English proficiency.