Benchmarks will prepare Railbelt for energy independence (Juneau) – Friday, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced his second bill from a package of energy legislation intended to promote energy independence, long-term cost reductions, and competitive markets in both urban and rural Alaska. House Bill 301 and Senate Bill 179 will allow Alaska to join 30 states and […]
Alaska Wildlife Troopers based in Anchor Point responded to a single-vehicle crash on East End Road on the south Kenai Peninsula and responded to the scene at 3:12 pm on Sunday afternoon. The investigation found that 65-year-old Homer resident Kenneth Hahn was driving toward Homer, when he suffered a medical issue and consequently, left the […]
“It’s time for Congress to act and ban members from trading stocks while they’re in office.” The momentum behind a widely popular effort to ban stock trading by members of Congress is growing, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly instructing fellow Democrats to unite behind a specific legislative proposal. “After weeks of silence, Senate Democratic […]
JUNEAU – A Juneau man was sentenced to more than six years in prison by U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Burgess for illegally possessing a firearm. During the sentencing Judge Burgess noted the defendant’s significant prior history involving violence against others and the seriousness of this offense endangering the officer and others. According to court […]