JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration today to assist the City of Anderson, within the Denali Borough, with their response to ongoing water and sewer issues. The declaration activates the state’s Public Assistance program that is designed to fund emergency response costs and help communities rebuild infrastructure damaged by […]
“With many of the same MAGA election deniers now holding powerful positions that could threaten democracy and fundamental voting rights, it’s critical that corporations finally stand up to their extremism—not encourage more.” Since the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, Fortune 500 companies and industry trade […]
“This proves what we already knew—when it comes to gun violence, Gov. DeSantis puts ‘political optics’ before public safety,” said one Florida gun control advocate. The campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis—a strident supporter of loosening gun regulations—tried to ban firearms at an election night event in Tampa last year and blame the city for […]
Mal’ugnek segnengq’rtua, kinam tenglukiinga! – I got two black eyes, somebody hit me! There are many ways to get a black eye. Elders recall that men and boys working around swinging fishing gear were frequently bruised in the face. Others got shiners from fighting, particularly after school. Parents forbid such sparring and would punish them […]