Nome's Non-Smoking Law Now in Effect
NOME, ALASKA-Nome's smoking ban took effect yesterday, making the city another of the approximately 10 smoke-free communities around the state of Alaska.
Wrangell Cooperative Association Takes Down Shakes Island Totem Poles for Refurbishment
Wrangell, Alaska—Over a series of three days—August 29, 30, and 31, 2011—the Wrangell Cooperative Association (WCA) took down most of the totem poles on Shakes Island for refurbishing. Many of the totems also needed to be moved in order to replace the tribal house. Others were leaning and threatened to fall on the house during […]
Mccaskill Requests Formal Review of ASRC/NASA Contract
WASHINGTON D.C.-Long-time critic of Alaska Native Corporations and their role in 8(a) contracts, Claire McCaskill, chairperson of the Senate Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight sent a letter to NASA Inspector General Paul K Martin.
Pebble Controversy Builds as Election Draws Near
KING SALMON-As the Lake and Peninsula Borough's October 4th election date draws nearer, the 1,192 potential voters of the borough are in the sights of both sides in the contentious election. Both the "Save our Salmon" and the "Defend Your Rights" campaigns have inundated the radio and television media with ads for or against the […]