This Day in Alaska History-April 20th, 1888
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An early ascent of the Yukon River
Civil War veteran Charles Raymond was 27 when he accepted an assignment to visit the new U.S. territory of Alaska,…
Governor Dunleavy Vetoes HB69 and Will Introduce Legislation with BSA Increase and Education Policy Reform
(Juneau, AK) – Thursday morning Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 69, an education bill that increases spending by hundreds…
Murkowski and Colleagues Urge Trump to Reinstate Collective Bargaining Rights for Federal Workers
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) Thursday urged President…
Sullivan Welcomes Executive Order on Enhancing American Seafood Competitiveness
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)Thursday praised an executive order issued by President Donald Trump to strengthen U.S. and Alaska fisheries. As…
‘Arbitrary, Outlandish, and Unjustified’: Raskin Warns Trump Against Invoking Insurrection Act
“There is no factual predicate for Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act at the southern border or anywhere else in…
This Day in Alaskan History-April 19th, 1933
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Coast Guard Cutter Mustang decommissioned after nearly 40 years of service
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard decommissioned Coast Guard Cutter Mustang (WPB 1310) during a ceremony in Seward, Tuesday. Capt. Christopher…
Final defendant sentenced in local Indian Arts and Crafts Act case
The defendants sold over $1 million worth of fraudulent artwork throughout the conspiracy. JUNEAU, Alaska – A Washington man was…
Kenai Jury Finds Bobby Alexie Guilty of Sexual Abuse of Minor
(Anchorage, AK) – Tuesday, after a five-day trial, a Kenai jury found 49-year-old Bobby Alexie guilty of three counts of…