Tag: Seth Beausang

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. Read More

Youth climate lawsuit dismissed

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Sep 17, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

The lawsuit was brought by six young Alaskans, demanding the state take action on climate change. In dismissing the case, the Court said that climate policy isn’t an issue for the judiciary can decide. But for the young plaintiffs and the nonprofit supporting them, the ruling included some silver linings. Read More