Study: Disparities Seen in Immigrant Application Results
Immigrants to the U.S. with job offers often apply for work authorization. But immigrants from Latin America are less likely…
BLM Alaska Opens Public Comment on Proposed Areas of Critical Environmental Concer
FAIRBANKS , AK – Based on public comment on the Eastern Interior Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the…
Coast Guard Assists F/V St Nicholas near Kodiak
JUNEAU, Alaska—A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew assisted the crew of a fishing vessel taking on…
Jury Selection Begins for Boston Marathon Bombing Trial
Jury selection for the trial of suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is underway. Jurors are being selected from about…
Lebanon Tries to Stem Syrian Refugee Flow
BEIRUT—Visa restrictions have been imposed on Syrians entering Lebanon, as further efforts are made to limit the flow of refugees…
France Calls for Lifting Russia Sanctions if Progress on Ukraine
PARIS—French President Francois Hollande is calling for sanctions on Russia to be lifted if there is progress in Ukraine. During…
1946 Tsunami Survivor Shares her Story
On April 1, 1946, the sea floor ruptured just south of Unimak Island in the Aleutian Islands. Seawater displaced by…
Fill Out Your PFD Application!
Resident Alaskan,s who have been here for a full year and meet other eligibility requirements, can now begin signing up…
Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo Dies at 82
The three-term governor of New York and father of current governor of that state, Mario Cuomo passed away from heart…
Another Refugee Vessel Boarded off of Italy’s Coast
For the second time in a week, the Italian Coast Guard has taken control of a vessel carrying refugees from…