Old Harbor studies the old ways

Old Harbor studies the old ways

  Old Harbor is turning to its past to plot out its future. With support from Alaska Sea Grant, a group of researchers are partnering with the Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor to study how people in the 200-person Kodiak Island village have managed their fisheries throughout history. The research will be combined with educational […]

Alaska Legislature Passes HJR 14, Advancing Rail Infrastructure, Investment Readiness, and Statewide Resilience

Alaska Legislature Passes HJR 14, Advancing Rail Infrastructure, Investment Readiness, and Statewide Resilience

  JUNEAU, AK – The Alaska Legislature has adopted House Joint Resolution 14, demonstrating strong bipartisan alignment behind completion of the Port MacKenzie Rail Extension and the Northern Rail Extension, projects critical to Alaska’s economy, national defense, and long-term resilience. Today, the Senate voted 18-1 on the resolution, which the House of Representatives adopted unanimously […]

Senate Passes FY27 Capital Budget Focused on Deferred Maintenance for Public Schools

Senate Passes FY27 Capital Budget Focused on Deferred Maintenance for Public Schools

  $248 Million in State Funds Leverages Nearly $2 Billion in Federal Dollars for Alaska’s Infrastructure Juneau, AK – Tuesday, the Alaska State Senate approved Senate Bill 214, the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. This budget includes a prudent spending plan that allocates a total of $248 million from Unrestricted General Funds (UGF) and unlocks […]