WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, Congressman Nick Begich attended “The Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health Roundtable” at the White House, where President Donald J. Trump highlighted the Administration’s commitment to delivering real, measurable improvements in rural health care across America. Following the roundtable, Congressman Begich issued the following statement: “Today’s roundtable at the White House highlighted just how historic […]
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Forward Operating Site Cold Bay transports 9 commercial fishing vessel crewmembers from a downed aircraft near St. George, Alaska, Jan. 5, 2026. The crewmembers were transferred to emergency medical services with no reported injuries. (U.S. Coast Guard video courtesy of Matthew Mandregan) JUNEAU, Alaska — […]
(Klawock, AK) – Last week, Superior Court Judge Daniel Doty sentenced 25-year-old Moses Blanchard to 60 years of jail time, 20 years suspended, for his role in the murder of 80-year-old Lincoln “Bingo” Peratrovich. In March of 2023, inflammatory accusations against Peratrovich were shared on social media. Following this, Peratrovich was assaulted by Blanchard, and […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) praised the House of Representatives’ vote to reauthorize the U.S. Forest Service’s Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS) through 2026. This vote comes days after Sullivan and his Senate colleagues sent a letter to House leadership, calling for its passage. The SRS program lapsed at the end of 2023, substantially reducing […]
