Alaska National Guard’s Operation Santa Claus makes a lifesaving detour
BETHEL, Alaska — The Alaska National Guard’s annual community outreach program, Operation Santa Claus, took an unexpected turn this year…
Alaska Senate Delegation Welcomes $22 Million for Alaska Waste and Recycle Infrastructure
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) welcomed the announcement of $22.4 million in in Solid…
Alaska Senate Delegation Leads Effort to Restore Energy Production on Alaska’s North Slope
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) have introduced Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023, legislation that would reverse the…
The snowiest day in Alaska (and U.S.) history?
Last week, as most of Alaska joined the cryosphere and became snow-covered, one area again stood out as one of…
Victim in Stable Condition after Thursday Hidden Trail Bear Attack
Alaska Wildlife Troopers based in Soldotna report that they were alerted to a bear attack on Thursday morning. AWT responded…
Investigation Continues into Monday Crash of Jayhawk on Read Island
USCG District 17 public affairs report that the investigation into the helicopter crash on Read Island is continuing. They also…
Robertson-Goughnour Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
(Anchorage, AK) – Wednesday morning in Anchorage Superior Court, Andrew Robertson-Goughnour, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated Manslaughter. His…
Violence Related to Water Scarcity Surges to All-Time High
“Protecting civilian water infrastructure and resources and developing water-governance structures that are just and equitable are necessary for both peacebuilding…
Alaska’s minimum wage will increase in 2024
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska minimum wage will increase from $10.85 to $11.73 in 2024. In 2014, Alaska voters passed…
The Wilderness Society supports recognition and compensation for five Southeast Alaska Native communities
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – The Wilderness Society Wednesday announced its support for a bill sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski that is…