Upon a report of an assault in progress in the community of Klawock on Tuesday morning, troopers and EMS immediately responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found an 80-year-old man dead in the residence. Lincoln Peratrovich was declared deceased at the scene and an investigation into the deadly assault was opened. The Alaska Bureau […]
SEITC challenges Canada’s failure to prevent human rights violations arising from mining development in the headwaters of the culturally critical Stikine, Taku and Unuk Rivers [Juneau, AK] In joint letter addressed to British Columbia (B.C.) Premier, Alaska state legislators and representatives urge B.C. to consult with Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) and its member […]
JUNEAU, AK – The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) announced it has closed on and acquired the Driftwood Lodge property located in the Aak’w Village District in Juneau. The 48,179 square foot (1.106 acre) property is located at 435 West Willoughby Avenue, across the street […]
Sailings from Cascade Point would increase service in N. Lynn Canal. (JUNEAU, Alaska) — Alaskans traveling in Northern Lynn Canal could see more frequent sailings if evaluations show that building an Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal at Cascade Point, is feasible. Alaska DOT&PF and Goldbelt, Inc signed an agreement today to work cooperatively on feasibility […]