UAF to host New Year’s Eve Sparktacular fireworks display
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the Fairbanks Curling Lions’ 35th annual Sparktacular celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Fireworks…
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Say Insurers’ Greed Played Role in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
“Believing the health insurance industry is at least partly responsible for the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO is not some…
‘Godfather of AI’ Demands Strict Regulations to Stop Technology From Wiping Out Humanity
“The only thing that can force those big companies to do more research on safety is government regulation.” Warning that…
DOT&PF Awarded $12.4 Million SMART Grant for Use of Drones in Rural and Remote Alaska
(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – Improving the safety of Alaskans in rural and remote areas took a significant step forward this week…
Alaska HIDTA Initiative Increases Enforcement Efforts After Increased Overdose Deaths
(ANCHORAGE, AK) – Alaska law enforcement agencies, as part of the state’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Initiative, increased…
Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Major Water Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, celebrated the Senate’s passage…
Former President and Human Rights Champion Jimmy Carter Dies at 100
Carter served in the White House for four years and went on to work tirelessly for peace and human rights.…
This Day in Alaska History-December 29th, 1906
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Alaska Marine Highway System Launches Wi-Fi Pilot Program on MV Columbia
(Ketchikan, Alaska) – Passengers on the MV Columbia can now stay connected to friends and family with the successful launch of…
JBER Airman charged with distributing, possessing child pornography
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A U.S. Air Force Airman stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) was arrested last week after a…