A popular exercise program for midlife and older adults is looking for people to lead classes in Alaska communities. A workshop sponsored by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will train prospective community leaders in all aspects of leading StrongPeople/StrongBodies, an effective and safe resistance exercise program for midlife or older adults. Research […]
Washington, DC –The Hill recently published an opinion piece from Alaska’s bipartisan congressional delegation, outlining how the Biden administration is targeting the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) with sweeping restrictions that are designed to prevent future development. The delegation argues these restrictions are unfair, unlawful, and will hurt Alaska’s economy and West Coast energy security while […]
WASHINGTON – On Friday, March 8, Representatives Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) and David Rouser (R-North Carolina) introduced the Permitting Optimization for Responsible Transportation (PORT) Act. The PORT Act would streamline permitting and materials regulations for maritime transportation, clearing a path to build and modernize ports and harbors. “There are many barriers to building ports in Alaska: […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — The 176th Communications Flight hosted a ceremony that redesignated them from a flight to a squadron March 3, 2024, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Communications Airmen provide various communication services to support military operations including cyber operations, deployable communications, network operations and information technology support among others. The change from flight to […]