Sealaska has made its first investment as part of its 2012 strategic plan. It has purchased a minority interest in Independent Packers Corporation (IPC), a custom seafood processor located in Seattle, WA. Sealaska embarked on a strategic plan in late 2012 to restructure operations and improve profitability. The plan focused on re-engineering businesses to increase […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker signed HB 128 into law Sunday, establishing August 10 of each year as Alaska Wild Salmon Day. Governor Walker signed the bill at the 2016 Juneau Maritime Festival, an annual event that celebrates Juneau’s rich fishing industry with live music, food, and fun fish-themed activities for all ages. “Nearly all […]
CIRCLE — As the pilot of a chartered Cessna 206 curved in for a landing above the Yukon River, his passengers squinted at white river ice that clung to the south bank near town. Chocolate brown open water filled river channels both upstream and downstream of the ice. In the seat behind the pilot, Ed […]
Alaska State troopers and wildlife troopers in Ketchikan reported that animal control removed a pit bull from the area of Christopher Road on Monday after it attacked an elderly man out on a walk in that location. Troopers received a call at 1:50 PM on Monday reporting the dog attack, and North Tongass EMS responded […]