VPSOs on subsequent reference.
VECO Corp.
Oil field services company purchased in September 2007 by CH2M Hill.
Teachers’ Retirement System
TRS is acceptable on second reference.
Susitna-Watana Hydro Project
Use full name on first reference; Susitna-Watana Dam, Susitna River dam or Susitna dam are acceptable on second reference.
Steller Secondary School
Not Stellar.
State Medical Examiner Office
The agency responsible for medical and forensic investigations related to deaths. No apostrophe.
sportfishing
One word.
Southwest
Capitalize when referring to Southwest Alaska; do not use alone (to avoid confusion with the southwestern United States).
Southeast
Capitalize when referring to Southeast Alaska; may be used alone.
Southcentral
Capitalize when referring to Southcentral Alaska; may be used alone.