Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 participated in Arctic Edge 2026, Feb. 23 to March 5. Arctic Edge 2026, led by the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, is a homeland defense exercise focused on improving readiness, demonstrating capabilities and strengthening joint and […]
February provided a full Alaska winter weather experience: coastal blizzards, strong temperature swings, heavy snowfall and more deep cold in many locations. The Alaska Climate Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute published its February summary earlier this month. “February brought such a wide range of Alaska winter weather that nearly all Alaskans […]
Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced legislation to help young people pursuing higher education afford college. The State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act would make it easier for higher education institutions to inform students of financial aid opportunities offered by non-profit, […]
Juneau, AK – On Thursday, March 19, high school students from across the state will travel to Juneau to join the Alaska chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for the chapter’s annual Advocacy in Action Day at the Capitol. These young students will trek over 600 miles to share stories of […]