Michele Stevens, daughter of Carola June Young, proposed naming the peak “Mount Carola” to honor her mother.
History
Sealaska Heritage Institute wants help identifying people in a late Lingít elder’s photo collection
Ḵaalḵáawu Cyril George Sr.’s family unearthed the photo collection in the wake of his death 11 years ago. Now, the organization wants help identifying people and places in the photos.
Alaska flag designer Benny Benson granted honorary doctorate
Daren Herman, grandson of Alaska flag designer Benny Benson, was in the state for the first time to accept an honorary degree on his late grandfather’s behalf.
Alaska lawmakers pass bill designating March as Women’s History Month
Backers say it’s an effort to recognize the important contributions women have made to Alaska and the nation as a whole. It’s unclear whether Gov. Dunleavy will sign it.
Tongass Voices: Betsy Longenbaugh and Ed Schoenfeld on the skeletons in Juneau’s closet
The couple has picked up an interesting hobby in their retirement: researching true crime stories in Southeast Alaska’s history.
‘Golden Spike’ that symbolically completed Alaska Railroad headed back to the state after auction
A variety of private donors supplied money for the purchase, the museum and city of Nenana said in their statement.