Byron Demantle, of Kwethluk, Sentenced to 33 years for Sexual Assault of 3 Women
(Bethel, AK) –At the end of last month, Superior Court Judge William Montgomery sentenced 40-year-old Byron Demantle, to 33 years for…
This Day in Alaska History-August 11th, 1900
The Nome Daily Chronicle, touting itself as the “Only Illustrated Paper in Alaska,” on August 11th, 1900, printed its first…
Vertebra-Alutiiq Word of the Week
Vertebra — Iiwaq Gui iiwanka angq’rtaartut. – My vertebrae always hurt. To Alutiiq people, the careful use of natural…
Final defendant sentenced to 21 years for distributing fentanyl resulting in fatal overdose
The defendant is one of over 60 charged in large-scale drug trafficking ring targeting Alaska. ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A Fairbanks…
Sullivan Secures Additional $10 Million in Energy Cost Relief for Alaskans
Funding nearly doubles state’s existing LIHEAP allocation WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) announced $10 million in federal funding to address…
Murkowski, Merkley Seek Information on Executive Order Targeting Smithsonian
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member…
Murkowski Releases Statement on Blanche Nomination
Washington, DC—Friday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement regarding Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as United States…
This Day in Alaska History-August 10th, 1728
On August 10th, the people of St. Lawrence Island celebrate St. Lawrence Day, named for the day that Danish explorer,…
Sullivan & Cruz Lead Letter Urging Sanctions on China’s Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global…
Murkowski Releases Statement on Continuing Resolution
Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement regarding her vote on the continuing resolution (CR), which passed…