WASHINGTON, July 3, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today outlined a series of actions by the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conserve the old-growth forests of the Tongass National Forest.
The Texas-based International Emergency Response Center notified the Iliamna Alaska State Troopers of a SPOT personal beacon activation at 9:24 pm on Tuesday.
Alaska State Troopers received two reports on Friday informing them of a disturbance at a private residence in Selawik about 12:36 am.
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich on Friday successfully gained support for key Alaska projects that will strengthen the state’s ports and harbors, decrease the high cost of energy for tribes, keep Essential Air Service strong in rural areas, and provide housing for homeless Alaska Native veterans.