SOLDOTNA – Earlier last week, members of the Alaska Legislature sent a letter to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names expressing their support for renaming North and South Suicide Peaks to North and South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex. Today, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names unanimously passed the name change. In the letter, Legislators said that changing […]
SOLDOTNA – Wednesday, Senate President Peter Micciche lauded the promotion of Captain Maurice “Mo” Hughes to the rank of Colonel of the Alaska State Troopers, which will continue the Alaska Department of Public Safety’s tradition of excellence and commitment to ensuring the safety of all Alaskans. The appointment is effective on September 1. Governor Mike Dunleavy announced Department of Public Safety leadership changes […]
Eagle River- Wednesday, Senator Lora Reinbold, (R-Eagle River) announced she will not be seeking re-election to the Alaska Senate. She will focus on completing unfinished state business. “I feel honored to have the opportunity to serve Alaskans in the Legislature for ten years,” said Senator Reinbold. “I dedicated my service in the House of Representatives […]
Soldotna – Senate President Peter Micciche (R-Soldotna) has announced he will not seek reelection in 2022. Senator Micciche served three terms in the Alaska State Senate as an active legislator beginning in 2013. During a 35-year private sector career, he served on the Soldotna City Council, as Soldotna’s Mayor from 2008-2013 and will have represented […]