Defense Secretary Hagel Resigns
After almost two years in the chief chair in the defense department, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced his decision to…
North Korea Threatens Retaliation Over UN Rights Resolution
SEOUL—North Korea has issued a strongly worded statement warning of catastrophic consequences for the United States and other countries that…
Transition Team closes out productive weekend conference
The Walker-Mallott transition team on Sunday wrapped up a successful three-day conference, preparing the way for the new administration. A comprehensive summary of…
Walker Announces Commissioners for the Department of Revenue and Department of Natural Resources
Governor-elect Bill Walker announced that he has chosen Randall Hoffbeck as the Department of Revenue Commissioner. Hoffbeck served as the…
Begich Comments on DoE LNG Export Authorization
U.S. Senator Mark released the following statement today in response to the Department of Energy granting long term authorization to…
Two Arrested after Returning to Wasilla Scene of Crime
Troopers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from the East Fireweed Road Shell gas station on Thursday evening…
Obama to Rally Support for Immigration Overhaul
President Barack Obama heads to Las Vegas on Friday to rally public support for his executive order that will overhaul…
Villager’s remains lead to 1918 flu breakthrough
The revival of the virus responsible for the 1918 Spanish flu, the killer of millions of people, was the end…
Begich Statement on Native American Heritage Month
In honor of Native American Heritage month, I extend my appreciation and respect for Alaska’s First Peoples. Our great state…
2015 Payroll Tax Rates Reduced 19 Percent
Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today announced that Alaskans’ average unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates for 2015 will be…