WASHINGTON D.C.-Prompted by an investigative article done by the Washington Post last year, in which the paper pointed out problems with the SBA 8(a) programs pertaining to benefits to Alaskan Native shareholders, the Interior Department requested that the Inspector General's office conduct an audit review.
EMMONAK-Alaska State Troopers were called by an Emmonak resident shortly before 1 o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, August 15th regarding the theft of items from his boat. Stolen were a chainsaw, a harpoon and some spears.
ANCHORAGE- The first poll of commercial fisherman in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region found that an overwhelming majority – 85 percent – oppose the controversial Pebble Mine proposal.
MCGRATH-At 8:45 on Saturday evening, the Alaska State Troopers received a call from Inland Aviation Services of Aniak, reporting a spot transmission from a location 37 miles west of McGrath. The transmission was suspected as coming from a Cessna 207 that was flying to Anvik from McGrath. The Cessna was piloted by Ernest Chase, age […]