Budget process begins with protecting PFD, public services
Few would consider it a holiday tradition, but the Dec. 15 deadline to present a budget is just as predictable…
Senate Passes Sullivan-Murkowski Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Senate this week voted unanimously to pass the Alaska Salmon Research Task Force Act, legislation introduced by Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska)…
Senate Passes Significant Infrastructure Provisions for Alaska’s Port of Nome, Other Projects
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, celebrated the passage…
Tanker Truck Driver Killed in Collision of Two Commercial Vehicles on Parks Highway
Alaska State Troopers and first responders rushed to an incident location at mile 133.5 of the Parks Highway after AST…
Alaska Senate Republican Minority Responds to Governor Dunleavy’s FY 24 Operating Budget Proposal
Palmer, AK — Following a private meeting with Governor Dunleavy and the Governor’s subsequent press conference, members of the Senate…
Yakutat Tribe, SHI and Sealaska Urging Cessation of Logging of Historic Site
Area is ancient homeland of the Kwaashk’iḵwáan clan (Oral Tradition on Humpback Creek) (Archaeological Interpretation) Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI), Sealaska Corporation…
Strongest Arctic cyclone on record led to surprising loss of sea ice
A warming climate is causing a decline in sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, where loss of sea ice has…
UPDATE: Court Services Officer Curtis Worland Dies During Muskox Attack
ORIGINAL: (Nome, AK) – Alaska State Troopers Court Services Officer Curtis Worland was tragically killed Tuesday during a muskox attack…
Soldotna Man Dies in Multiple Vehicle Crash Caused by Collision with Moose on Sterling Highway
Soldotna-based troopers and Central Emergency Services responded to mile 99.5 of the Sterling Highway after receiving multiple reports of a…
Cowan Sentenced to Seven Years for Online Enticement of a Minor and Distribution of Indecent Materials to a Minor
(Wrangell, AK) – Monday, Sitka Superior Court Judge Jude Pate sentenced 41-year-old Dusty Cowan to seven years in prison for soliciting…