Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
Ed Schoenfeld is Regional News Director for CoastAlaska, a consortium of public radio stations in Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg and Wrangell.
He primarily covers Southeast Alaska regional topics, including the state ferry system, transboundary mining, the Tongass National Forest and Native corporations and issues.
He has also worked as a manager, editor and reporter for the Juneau Empire newspaper and Juneau public radio station KTOO. He’s also reported for commercial station KINY in Juneau and public stations KPFA in Berkley, WYSO in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and WUHY in Philadelphia. He’s lived in Alaska since 1979 and is a contributor to Alaska Public Radio Network newscasts, the Northwest (Public Radio) News Network and National Native News. He is a board member of the Alaska Press Club. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he lives in Douglas.
Contracting Conference Targets Native Businesses
Tribal groups and Native corporations will get insights into government contracting during a three-day event this week.
The Alaska Native Economic Development and Procurement Trade Fair is offering information on a variety of business programs, including 8-a contracting. It’s Tuesday through Thursday at the Tlingit and Haida Central Council headquarters on West Willoughby Avenue in Juneau.
Genetically-Modified Salmon Developer Fights Back
The company that wants to produce genetically modified salmon is pushing back against its critics.
Two More Groups Join Lawsuit to Exclude Alaska from ‘Roadless Rule’
Two resource development groups have filed to join a lawsuit that would exclude Alaska national forests from the roadless rule.
Tribal Organizations Receive Grant to Reclaim Ceremonial Objects
Southeast’s largest tribal organization is attempting to recover ceremonial objects from two museums in California.
Language Tool Teaches Tlingit Alphabet
The Tlingit language includes 50 letters, including some sounds that are not found in other languages.
Douglas, Point Baker Post Offices Could Close
Post offices in Southeast Alaska's Douglas and Point Baker are among 36 in Alaska tentatively slated for closure under a federal money-saving plan.
Hatchery Reports Sea Cucumber Spawning Success
An Alaska hatchery has figured out how to get sea cucumbers to reproduce in captivity. It’s an important development in an effort that could help the Southeast commercial dive fishery.
Study Shows ‘Frankenfish’ Can Breed With Wild Salmon
A new study of genetically modified salmon shows they can breed with their wild counterparts.
Officials to Meet with Shipyard to Build Next State Ferry
Transportation officials plan to meet soon with shipyards that could build the next state ferry. But construction is still a ways off.
Ferry System Moves Toward Ship Construction
Right now it's an idea and a process of negotiation between those who want to build and design a new ferry and state transportation officials. Local preference is definitely a factor here.
Young’s Sealaska Bill Goes to Natural Resources Committee Wednesday
Sealaska land-selection legislation will be before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Wednesday. The panel is the bill’s final stop before heading to the House floor.
Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak May Be Over
An Alaska cruise ship appears to have limited the spread of an ongoing gastrointestinal illness.
Young’s Sealaska Bill Gets Marked Up Wednesday
Wednesday is mark-up time for the bill allowing Tongass National Forest land selections by the Sealaska Native corporation in the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee.
Parnell Names Nine for Timber Task Force
Governor Sean Parnell named nine Alaskans to his new Timber Task Force on Friday.
Governor Names Timber Task Force Members
Governor Sean Parnell has named nine Alaskans to his new Timber Task Force.
Senator Concerned About Mine Permit Delays
Senator Mark Begich is pushing the Forest Service for quick action on permits for two Prince of Wales Island mining projects.
Sea Otters Tagged for Population Study
Add sea otters to the list of critters transmitting radio signals in Southeast Alaska. Researchers recently captured and tagged the marine mammals north of Petersburg.
Southeast Tribal Reps Discuss Environmental Issues
Southeast tribal representatives met in Juneau last week to discuss environmental issues and programs.
Critics Concerned about Decrease in Ocean Rangers This Year
Alaska has fewer environmental monitors on cruise ships this year. State officials say enough Ocean Rangers remain to do the job. But critics are worried.
Sealaska Helps Kake’s Fish-Processing Plant Reopen
Sealaska is helping reopen Kake’s fish-processing plant. It’s part of the regional Native corporation’s increased emphasis on Southeast Alaska investments. It also continues to expand its lower 48 businesses, some of which operate overseas.