Friday, April 24, 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026

From KRBD Evening Report by KRBD

April 25, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the U.S. Forest Service's request for feedback on managing Prince of Wales Island and contrasts commercial fishing access in Metlakatla with other coastal Alaska Native communities.

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking feedback on how it should manage Prince of Wales Island’s federally owned landscapes. Plus, a new article shows how access to commercial fishing looks a lot different in Metlakatla compared to other coastal Alaska Native communities.

Topics covered

  • forest management
  • commercial fishing
  • Alaska Native communities
  • federal landscapes
  • community feedback

Keywords

  • U.S. Forest Service
  • Prince of Wales Island
  • Metlakatla
  • commercial fishing
  • Alaska Native communities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Forest Service

Places: Prince of Wales Island, Metlakatla, Alaska

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