Large 7.8 Earthquake Hits Iran
A huge earthquake shook a remote region of Iran near the Pakistan border today. It is said that it is one of the most powerful to ever strike Iran in the past forty years.
Administration Includes Begich Request for 'Simpler Plan' in National Oceans Policy
A revised National Oceans Policy implementation plan released today incorporates key recommendations made by U.S. Senator Mark Begich.
Troopers Investigate Suspicious Circumstance on Kenai Spur Highway
On Sunday afternoon, it was reported to the Alaska State Troopers in Soldotna that a possible gunshot shattered the window of a northbound vehicle on the Kenai Spur Highway.
OP/ED: Good, Bad, and Ugly on Oil Bill, Education, and Housing
Well, in my view this session has been a disaster with glimmers of good. I wish I could put a true and happier spin on this, but I can’t. I’m including two press releases, one good and one bad.