A contemporary dance company renowned for its diversity, creativity and education is performing in Haines on Friday as part of an Alaska tour. The New York-based EMERGE125 plans performances in 10 communities around the state and while individual performers have visited the state on vacation, this marks the first time the company has performed in […]
Posted inState of Alaska, Government & Elections, News, Education
Alaska pursues appeal of $17.5 million penalty over federal education funding equity dispute
Consequences are mounting for Alaska as a dispute continues between the state’s education officials and their federal counterparts over whether the state spent pandemic relief equitably. The U.S. Department of Education has said it will withhold $17.5 million in federal grant funds from the state until it comes into compliance with federal guidelines for equity […]
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In sign of North Slope evolution, privately owned Texas company targets Chevron’s Alaska assets
A little-known Texas company is proposing to buy a share of a key North Slope pipeline from Chevron — a bid that’s reviving questions about the Alaska oil industry’s capacity to decommission aging infrastructure and pay damages in the event of a spill. The executives behind Pontem Alaska Midstream, the firm that wants to make […]
Posted inObituaries
‘Free-spirited,’ and ‘gentle’ Ransom Russell dies at 47
The family of Ransom Uliah Russell, 47 years old, of Haines, AK, is sad to announce his passing on September 12, 2024, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his mom, stepdad, stepsister and sister as well as the caring staff at Bartlett Hospital in Juneau, AK. Ransom was born in […]
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In unusual move, U.S. Army sends missiles and airborne infantry to Alaska base near Russia
The U.S. Army has deployed airborne soldiers from within Alaska and additional soldiers from Hawaii and Washington to isolated Shemya Island in the Aleutians, it announced late last week. The deployment, first reported by Stars and Stripes, is a test of the Army’s ability to move fast, said the commanding general of the 11th Airborne Division, […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Government & Elections
U.S. Navy plans apologies to Southeast Alaska villages for century-old attacks
Two Tlingít villages in Southeast Alaska will receive apologies for wrongful military action from the U.S. Navy this fall. The first of those apologies will take place in Kake this weekend, where U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mark B. Sucato will acknowledge the harms of a bombardment in 1869. An apology in Angoon is scheduled for […]
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Juneau’s Rainforest Recovery Center closing in a week, to surprise of local leaders
Rainforest Recovery Center at Bartlett Regional Hospital is closing permanently next Tuesday and a limited takeover of its residential substance abuse treatment program by Gastineau Human Services may not be in place until January — although the hope is some care can begin as soon as this month, according to officials. The hospital announced the […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Search and Rescue
Unusual whale mortality reported off POW
Three young humpback whales were found dead off the west coast of Prince of Wales Island in just two weeks at the end of August. One subadult female was found on Aug. 22 in waters south of El Capitan, while a subadult female and a young male whale were found in waters near Craig on […]
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Forest Service creates online dashboard for subsistence users
Southeast Alaska subsistence users who want current information on sockeye escapement numbers, deer seasons and detailed maps now have a single website providing all the information. The U.S. Forest Service on Sept. 2 went live with its new subsistence dashboard. “This tool was created in response to feedback and requests by tribal organizations and subsistence […]
Posted inLocal News, Haines Borough
Assembly briefs: A new grant for the public safety building, an appeal to FEMA drags on, a dozen applicants for the borough manager position, and a new park
Find the September 10 Haines Borough Assembly agenda here. A new grant for the public safety building The borough has been given the opportunity to apply for a $20 million community change grant with the borough potentially getting another $14 million for a public safety training center. The aging building has been a concern for […]