This Day in Alaskan History-March 19th, 1963
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New study examines EV feasibility in rural Alaska
A new study sheds light on the benefits and implications of the use of electric vehicles in rural Alaska. Electric vehicles, or EVs, are widely thought to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many rural communities in Alaska are not connected to larger electric grids. They use diesel fuels to generate most of their electricity and face […]
Fort Wainwright Soldier arrested on multiple child pornography charges
Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is seeking additional information. FAIRBANKS, Alaska – A Soldier stationed at Fort Wainwright was arrested Friday evening on the military base after a criminal complaint was filed in federal court charging him with production and possession of child pornography. According to court documents, on Sept. 11, 2024, the […]
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Legislation to Enact the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact in Alaska
(Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation (HB 131, SB 124) to enter Alaska into the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which will bolster healthcare access and nursing opportunities across the state. The NLC is the longest standing, most well-vetted professional licensure compact in the nation, with 43 U.S. jurisdictions already members, and […]