April 5th, 1824
Smithsonian Institution Marks 175th Anniversary
WASHINGTON – The Smithsonian Institution is marking its 175th anniversary this year, and it expects to celebrate later this year with a futuristic exhibition that includes a robot to help prevent loneliness and a sail for deep space travel. The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex, consisting of 19 museums, nine research centers, and […]
First Nations Land Defenders Take Direct Action Against Trans Mountain Pipeline
“Today we stand on unceded, unsurrendered, illegally occupied Secwepemc land to show that we will not stop until the pipeline is terminated and the land is returned to the rightful title holders.” A pair of Indigenous land defenders locked themselves to equipment at a fossil fuel pumping station in British Columbia on Saturday, vowing to […]
Alaska Upholds Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms
(Juneau, AK) – The Second Amendment right to bear arms is important to millions of Americans and is fundamental to Alaskans. As such, the State of Alaska is supporting legal efforts that uphold robust Second Amendment rights. Alaska is prepared to challenge laws that infringe on those rights. This week, Alaska joined an amicus brief […]
April 4th,1911
April 3rd, 1898
CASE COUNT SUMMARY for April 2, 2021
DHSS today announced 205 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 197 were residents in: Anchorage (65), Wasilla (34), Fairbanks (24), Bethel Census Area (13), Palmer (13), Chugiak (6), Seward (6), Soldotna (6), Eagle River (5), Big Lake (3), Delta Junction (3), Kodiak (3), Matanuska-Susitna Borough (3), North Pole (3), Healy (2), Kusilvak Census Area (2), and […]
Fossil Fuel Companies Got $8.2 Billion in Tax Bailouts—Then Fired Over 58,000 Workers
“It’s time to stop subsidizing them and start facing the climate crisis,” says a BailoutWatch analyst. Bolstering arguments against providing further public benefits to the fossil fuel industry, a BailoutWatch analysis published Friday reveals that 77 companies got a collective $8.24 billion tax bailout last year, then laid off tens of thousands of employees. The tax benefits […]
Department of Public Safety Advisory
Avalanche danger remains elevated throughout much of the state this weekend. Over the last several days there have been several close calls as well as an avalanche fatality in Alaska. If you are planning on recreating in the mountains or backcountry over the next several days, be sure to be prepared for the heightened avalanche […]