This Day in Alaskan History-July 10th, 1899
Trump Appoints Climate Denier to Key Climate Post
Putting an “utterly unqualified” person like Matthew Wielicki in charge of the National Climate Assessment, said one critic, “would jeopardize the integrity of one of the nation’s most important climate science resources.” The Trump White House has quietly reconstituted the US Global Change Research Program—but that doesn’t mean the administration has turned over a new leaf […]
Opinion: America’s best future starts with the communities that shaped us
As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this month, there will be no shortage of moments to reflect on our country’s rich history. We’ll gather with family, friends and neighbors to celebrate the freedoms we cherish, the opportunities we’ve been given and the generations who helped build the country we call home. I hope we also spend […]
Alaska National Guard rescues 4 in 4 missions during July 4 weekend
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON – Soldiers and Airmen of the Alaska National Guard executed four missions to save four people over the July 4 holiday weekend. Maj. Kody Schmidt, Alaska Rescue Coordination Center senior controller, said the first mission opened following a request from the Alaska State Troopers (AST) for a hoist-capable helicopter to rescue […]