Trials for 11 Kuskokwim Fishermen Charged with Illegal Fishing Postponed
On Monday, the attorney for the 11 rural fishermen scheduled to appear in Bethel Court for illegal fishing, announced that the trials for the men have been postponed.
Senator’s Fight for Low-Income Heating Assistance Funds Brings Relief
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Lisa Murkowski today announced that $9.7 million dollars is being directed to Alaska through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the Fiscal Year 2013 Continuing Resolution.
Sentencing Hearing for Former Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission Director Maggie Ahmaogak to Continue on November 28th
Admitted embezzler, 62-year-old Maggie Ahmaogak stepped from the stand yesterday ending her testimony during the fourth day of her sentencing hearing on Thursday.
Begich Renews Call for Oversight Hearing on Federal Subsistence Management
Following on momentum built during the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention last week, Sen. Mark Begich today issued a letter to Sen. Daniel Akaka, chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, renewing his call for an Alaska-based field hearing of the committee to address food security and subsistence rights for Alaska Natives.