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USDA-Rural Development Awards Alaska Rural Business Enterprise Grants

By USDA-RD on Jul 16, 2013 State

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 16, 2013 â€“ USDA-Rural Development (RD) Alaska State Director Jim Nordlund today announced the selection of three Alaskan recipients for USDA-RDâ€™s Rural Business Enterprise Grants (RBEG). USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty.

State Public Assistance Division Earns Bonus Awards for Food Stamp Program Accuracy

By Clay Butcher/Catherine Stadem | Department of Health and Social Services on Jul 12, 2013 State

ANCHORAGE â€” The state Division of Public Assistance will receive two bonus awards totaling $710,531 for outstanding performance in administering the food stamp program during federal fiscal year 2012.

South Tongass Fire Takes Life of Former Washington State Woman

By Staff on Jul 12, 2013 State

A fire on Forss Street near mile three on South Tongass Highway took the life of a 77-year-old former Washington State woman on Thursday.

Three Notable Alaskans Honored with Bill Signing Wednesday

By Staff on Jul 11, 2013 State

Legislation honoring three notable Alaskans was signed by Alaska's Governor Sean Parnell in Anchorage yesterday.