Plowing during winter storms in Turnagain Pass will be prioritized (Anchorage)—Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is announcing the closure of the Silver Tip Maintenance Station, located at the junction of the Seward and Hope highways. Operators from Silver Tip maintenance camp covered the Seward Highway through Turnagain Pass. The duties will now […]
AMHS is unable to meet requirements for U.S. Customs in Prince Rupert. (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is ending service to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, effective Oct. 1, 2019. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is requiring AMHS to secure a Canadian law enforcement presence to protect CBP’s personnel in Prince […]
Each year throughout our history, the Alaska Native News has posted statements from our Alaska delegation, and major politicians within our state, on Labor Day. The celebration of our laborers is something that was celebrated by our representatives because of their significant contribution to our state. For the first time in our history, we received […]
Images: Seaman Ethan W. Tucker, right, is accused of killing Seaman Ethan Kelch, left, in January by hitting him over the head and leaving him to die. FB Profiles ALAMEDA, California – A Coast Guard member was charged Wednesday following a 7-month investigation into the death of another Coast Guardsman in Dutch Harbor in January. […]