State Disaster Declared with Request for Federal Aid to Follow (Juneau, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration in response to a series of severe winter storms that impacted State owned and maintained infrastructure on the Kenai Peninsula. The declaration activates the state’s Public Assistance disaster recovery program which is funded by […]
(Juneau) – The Dunleavy administration Wednesday released the FY20 supplemental bill to cover the unanticipated costs from two natural disasters and Medicaid services and programs. The legislation also contains funding to continue to improve public safety in Alaska, repair transportation infrastructure, and provide mental health and elder care services. “The state has unanticipated and […]
Vessel requires inspection and repair in shipyard before returning to service (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is canceling sailings on the M/V Matanuska through Sunday, March 1. New issues with the reduction gear system have been identified and the manufacturer and contractor need the vessel to travel to the Ketchikan shipyard […]
(Anchorage) – Alaskans have a new location to receive REAL IDs. The Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will now process REAL ID applications at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). “ANC and the DMV are partnering to ensure every Alaskan who wants a REAL ID can get one by October 2020,” said Airport Manager Jim Szczesniak. “It’s important […]