The bear bins were too expensive for Hoonah until a large grant came their way.
Angela Denning, CoastAlaska
Angela Denning is CoastAlaska's regional news director, based in Petersburg. CoastAlaska is our partner in Southeast Alaska. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
Alaska tribes bring cultural items home with federal grants
Important objects like ceremonial masks and drums are scattered throughout the collections of museums across the globe.
Sites announced for 7 new Tongass and Chugach recreation cabins
The first seven out of 25 new cabins are out for bid and will be constructed next summer.
Alaska harvesters and scientists are concerned about the health of black seaweed
Harvesters are having to travel farther and farther to find the seaweed, which is an important traditional food source.
Alaska Marine Highway System plans for 3 new ferries in 4 years
Only six ferries are running this summer. There are no reserve ferries on standby for emergencies or unplanned maintenance needs.
Forest Service identifies nearly 700 Tongass stream crossings that could block migrating fish
A new federal project seeks to restore all of the crossings in the Tongass that aren’t up to standard.
Alaska state ferry Columbia tied up for repairs
All Columbia sailings through June 27 are canceled.
Transboundary Indigenous group declares salmon emergency
The group says Pacific salmon are facing habitat loss and degradation of critical waterways on both sides of the border.
Port of Seattle closure could cause cargo delays for Alaska
About 90% of Alaska’s goods arrive by ship or barge, and most of that comes via Seattle.
Want to help Alaska biologists log migratory fish? There’s an app for that
A warming climate has scientists wanting to know, more than ever, what’s living in Alaska’s rivers and streams.