Scientists and resource managers cite deficits in government’s draft environmental impact statement on the proposed oil leasing program. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Photo: Dave Shaw Washington, DC (March 7, 2019)—Today, 312 credentialed scientists, including many Arctic experts, are sending a letter to the US Department of the Interior opposing oil and gas leasing in the […]
On Wednesday evening the owner of a Dodge Caravan in Wasilla called 911 to report that his vehicle had been stolen. Troopers opened an investigation into the theft that resulted in the vehicle being recovered early Thursday morning, troopers said. The owner of the Dodge said that he met with a man at the […]
“Prudhoe Bay Governor” Dies at the age of 94, Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Through Sunday (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy wish to express their condolences to the family of former Alaska Governor Keith Miller. Miller, Alaska’s third Governor, passed away last Saturday at the age […]
SB 76 Would Save $421,000 Per Year JUNEAU – Sen. Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation today that repeals the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission. This commission was established in 2005 to keep Workers’ Compensation appeals out of the court system, but in practice the same ratio of cases are appealed to the Supreme Court. Eliminating […]