Alaska Weather Summary – December 2012
For December, temperatures were markedly colder than normal. All nine stations discussed in this summary reported below normal average temperatures.
Kodiak Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Anchorage, Alaska -U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced yesterday that a Kodiak woman was sentenced in federal court in Anchorage for two counts of Wire Fraud. This is the first of five defendants to be sentenced for her role in a scheme to embezzle almost $500,000 from Trident Seafoods.
Alaska Marine Highway System Kicks off Golden Anniversary
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and is inviting everyone across Alaska and elsewhere to join in the festivities. Throughout 2013 AMHS will be honoring its storied history through community events, special anniversary contests and much more.
Murkowski Retains Committee Assignments
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Lisa Murkowski today announced she will continue the momentum she has built for Alaska in the 113th Congress, maintaining her assignments to the Energy and Natural Resources, Appropriations, Indian Affairs, and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committees – all key positions for Alaska’s unique needs.