“We’re currently harvesting moose in areas where they weren’t harvested just 10-15 years ago. For example, Kuiu Island 10-12 years ago, there was a nominal harvest if any harvest at all. Last year, nearly 30 bulls were harvested Kuiu, it made up 25% of the total harvest,” said Frank Robbins, area wildlife biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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“There has been a shift with some of these organizations with wanting to return items,” said Carter Price, who writes grants for the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska. “I think there’s a recognition that housing some of these items isn’t morally correct. So we’re seeing more work with the tribes and trying to get the artifacts back.”
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The Port of Seattle shut down its cargo operations June 10 due to labor conflicts and the Port of Alaska says it could affect the state. About 90% of Alaska’s goods arrive by ship or barge, and most of that comes via Seattle.
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The state of Alaska has hired a new leader for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Craig Tornga has been hired as the ferry system’s new marine director. In that role, he’ll oversee hundreds of ferry workers and a fleet of nine ships.
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The manager of the ferry system is leaving after almost 20 years. Capt. John Falvey is retiring after serving through five administrations. And there is a new deputy commissioner.
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