JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON – Friday, representatives with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District and City of Unalaska conducted a signing ceremony for an agreement that advances the construction of the Unalaska Channel project. Officially known as a “project partnership agreement,” the document was signed by Col. Jeffrey Palazzini, district commander, and Bil […]
BOTHELL, Wash. – FEMA has awarded $6,768,114.23 for the Native Village of Newtok in Alaska as part of their efforts to relocate their entire village to a new site. This grant will allow the village to acquire 36 homes and provide families with the funds to move to a safer location. Newtok, located on the […]
(Bethel, AK) –Tuesday, retired Superior Court Judge Nelson Traverso sentenced 50-year-old John Hammonds of Akiachak to serve 86 years of incarceration after being convicted of one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree, three counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree, and one count each of Enticement and […]
BETHEL, Alaska — Bison Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, demonstrated readiness and resilience during their cold weather training in Bethel, Alaska, February 2-4, 2024. This training marked a significant reunion for the Alaska Army National Guard infantry unit in Bethel, emphasizing the city’s importance as a training ground that challenges Soldiers to adapt and […]