September 12, 2014, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today announced he is seeking applications for the appointed position of adjutant general of the State of Alaska and commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Major General Thomas Katkus. The adjutant […]
Juneau, Alaska – The State of Alaska Monday filed a motion for summary judgment in its ongoing litigation in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska to order the federal government to allow exploration inside the coastal plain or “Section 1002” area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The motion challenges the […]
Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell announced Tuesday that work will begin early this fall to prepare to restore wood bison to the Alaskan landscape in spring 2015. Wood bison were last seen roaming wild in Alaska more than 100 years ago. The Department of Fish and Game will release 50-100 bison in the Lower […]
Fairbanks, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Tanana River Bridge on Tuesday. The military as well as seasonal moose hunters will see benefits from increased access to remote areas. The project was one of the first recommendations of the Alaska Military Force Advocacy and Structure Team (AMFAST), the group […]