Sealaska Chair Albert Kookesh Announces He will Step Down
Long-time Chair of the Sealaska board, Albert Kookesh, announced via the Sealaska website online, on December 31st, that he will be stepping down from the chairman's position after 14 years.
University of Alaska Chosen by FAA as a Drone Research and Test Site
The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Monday that they have selected six public entities that will develop unmanned aircraft systems research and test sites around the country. One of those entities was the University of Alaska.
Willow Woman Rams Trooper Head-On
Just minutes after midnight on Christmas morning, Matcom Dispatch received a call from 60-year-old Willow resident Dona Carnahan, she was hysterical on the phone, and reporting that someone had taken a female from the residence.
Ninilchik Man Dies in Sterling Accident
Ninilchik Emergency Services and Anchor Point-based state troopers responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a vehicle roll-over at mile 142 of the Sterling Highway on Christmas Day.