The mission of the Alaska Department of Health’s Division of Public Assistance (DPA) is to promote self-sufficiency by providing essential living expenses to those in need, with a focus on assisting Alaskans in achieving independence. DPA oversees assistance programs mandated by both Congress and the Alaska State Legislature. As Commissioner of the Department of Health, […]
SEATTLE – Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the City of Homer for Excellence in ‘Climate Change Mitigation and Resiliency’ as part of the AQUARIUS national recognition program which highlights exemplary water infrastructure projects. The project was funded in part by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program. With funding from the historic Bipartisan […]
KODIAK, Alaska—The history of the Kodiak Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people is the subject of a new book released Wednesday by the Alutiiq Museum. The 188-page paperback, titled Imaken Ima’ut—From the Past to the Future, traces the history of Kodiak’s Native people over more than seven millennia. Written for a public audience, it provides an accessible account of […]
“The IDF bombed them in homes without hesitation, as a first option,” an Israeli intelligence officer said. “It’s much easier to bomb a family’s home. The system is built to look for them in these situations.” As the Biden administration issued its latest assurance that officials are pushing Israel to be “precise” in its selection of targets […]