Update: Anchorage police reported on Saturday, that ‘Dexter,’ the stolen puppy that was being sought, was located and returned to its owner. APD also advises that “if anyone wants a dog, they should contact Anchorage Animal Care and Control instead of stealing one. There are multiple dogs available for adoption who are in need of a […]
The Justice Depart announced on Thursday that three individuals that are currently incarcerated in the Alaska prison system on unrelated state charges, are facing new federal charges following a federal grand jury indictment handed down yesterday. The indictment against Spencer Daniel Johnson, age 24, Kalani Lemauga Maalona, age 31, and Heaven Leigh Erick, age 28, […]
PETERSBURG — Governor Bill Walker Thursday signed legislation to help increase economic and resource development opportunities in the Petersburg Borough. When it was formed in 2013, the Petersburg Borough received a significantly smaller land grant entitlement from the state than other organized boroughs; Senate Bill 28 rectifies this situation, increasing the land entitlement for Petersburg […]
JUNEAU, Alaska—Alaska’s total employment was down by an estimated 1.3 percent in October compared to October 2016, a loss of about 4,100 jobs. While the state continues to shed jobs, over-the-year losses have gradually slowed in 2017. The largest loss during the current downturn was -2.6 percent in fall 2016. Oil and gas employment was […]