‘Gold Over Life, Literally’: How Trump Forced Reversal on Mining Project EPA Scientists Warn Could Destroy Alaskan Salmon Ecosystem
“This is one of the world’s most beautiful places, with a thriving salmon run, and now we’ll get some…gold.” “Gold over life, literally.” That was the succinct and critical…
Senator Begich Comments on Governor Dunleavy’s Capital Budget Vetoes
ANCHORAGE – Thursday, Governor Dunleavy announced his vetoes to the Capital Budget, Senate Bill 2002. Among Governor Dunleavy’s 27 line-item vetoes are addiction treatment facilities, homelessness assistance, weatherization, and…
Dunleavy Signs Capital Budget – Funding for Public Safety, Programs and Services for Alaskans, and State Highway and Transportation Match
(Anchorage, AK) – Today, at the Associated General Contractors of Alaska office in Anchorage, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy signed into law Senate Bill 2002, the Fiscal Year 2020 capital…
Chris Birch, Senator, Engineer & Grandfather, Passes Away at 68
JUNEAU – Anchorage Senator Chris Birch passed away on Wednesday. He was 68 years old. Birch’s proud family history in Alaska began in 1944 when his father, Frank,…
“1488” Associate Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping in Michael Staton’s Murder Case
An associate of the violent Alaska White Supremacist gang, the notorious 1488s, pleaded guilty to charges of kidnapping in a plea deal this week according to US Attorney Bryan…
210th Rescue Squadron receives first Operational Loss Replacement Pave Hawk
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Airmen of 210th Rescue Squadron delivered the first Operational Loss Replacement HH-60G Pave Hawk Aug. 5, 2019, following a four-day journey from Nellis Air…
Wildlife Troopers Offer Tips for Hunters as Hunting Seasons Open Statewide
(ANCHORAGE) – Excitement is building for Alaska hunters as seasons open this month in many regions for deer, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, mountain goat and other big game species.…
HSS Co-Chairs Raise Concerns about Potential Privatization of Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Privatization does not save the state money or improve operating outcomes’ ANCHORAGE – The co-chairs of the House Health and Social Services Committee Monday released the following statements on…
