It was announced on Friday by U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler of the Justice Department, that 48-year-old Margaret Ann Solomon, who worked as an Evidence Custodian for the North Slope Borough Police Department, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for Embezzling. In addition, Solomon, who worked for the NSBPD from 2006 until 2012, […]
(Fairbanks) — A drop in the Central Arctic caribou herd from 50,000 animals three years ago to around 22,000 in 2016 may lead to shorter hunting seasons and smaller bag limits in 2017. Reasons for the decline aren’t completely understood, but hunting is not thought to be a factor. Biologists believe a combination of elements […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — A World War II veteran and former Alaska Army National Guard member recently became a Tribal Veteran Representative (TVR), trained to assist fellow veterans secure state and federal benefits. Wesley Aiken, of Barrow, Alaska, voluntarily joined the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG) in April 1943. During WWII, over 6,400 Alaskans joined […]
The NANA Regional Board of Directors has announced the consolidation of the leadership positions for NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. (NRC) and NANA Development Corporation (NDC). Wayne Westlake, President and CEO of NRC will assume oversight of its subsidiary NDC effective immediately. The move comes as the NANA board and leadership look at areas where efficiencies […]