Albert Kookesh Archives

Stedman, nine others, face no election challenges

by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | Jul 8, 2016 | Local News, Southeast News Old, Syndicated

A fifth of Alaska legislators running this year face no opposition. One is Sitka Sen. Bert Stedman, who faces no contest – for the second time.

Former Sen. Kookesh takes subsistence violation to state’s high court

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 24, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

ADF&G’s authority to set subsistence bag limits is being tested in the Alaska Supreme Court. Justices this month heard oral arguments by former state Sen. Albert Kookesh and three friends cited in 2009 for overfishing their subsistence permits.

Drones don’t fly at Alaska’s Board of Fish

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 1, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

The Alaska Board of Fisheries closed some waters near Angoon to purse seining in order to improve subsistence harvests, in action over the weekend (3-1-15). They also shot down the use of unmanned aircraft to aid in salmon fishing.

New Sealaska leaders promise growth, changes

by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | Jul 3, 2014 | Local News

Sealaska’s new board chairman and CEO say the regional Native corporation is gearing up for growth. They’re following a direction set by their predecessors. But they promise some changes.

What’s next for longtime lawmaker Albert Kookesh?

by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | Dec 5, 2012 | Local News, Syndicated

Angoon Democratic Senator Albert Kookesh ends his 18-year career at the Capitol when the Legislature is sworn in this January. But the longtime Southeast Alaska politician still has plenty on his plate.