Athabascan elder Katie John of Mentasta Lake passed away on Friday at the age of 97.
State Government
Engineering work on gas pipeline slated to start soon
Field work on a pipeline capable of moving half a billion cubic feet of gas daily is expected to start next week.
State Seeks Backup Options for M/V Tustumena
In less than six weeks, the Tustumena ferry is supposed to wrap up repairs and set sail to southwest Alaska. But the shipyard says that delivery date isn’t looking realistic.
Alaska Fishermen’s fund provides up to $10,000 for emergency fishing injuries
Injured fisherman can now receive up to $10,000 to cover emergency healthcare costs through the state’s Alaska Fishermen’s Fund.
Trust land timber cut raises questions
An Alaska Mental Health Trust investigator is headed to Wrangell to look into what some claim is improper logging on its land.
Alaska lawmakers pushing back against Federal royalty cuts
Alaska is joining 10 other states in opposing cuts to federal royalty payments.