Washington, D.C. – Thursday, the House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Alaska Congressman Don Young to authorize and streamline the expansion of the Terror Lake hydroelectric project on Kodiak Island, Alaska. “There’s no reason why a hydro-rich community like Kodiak should ever have to rely on diesel fuel for power generation,” […]
HOMER, Alaska – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) is scheduled to make a port visit to Homer, Alaska, April 29 to May 2, prior to their participation in Exercise Northern Edge 2017. While in port, the crew of Hopper will have opportunities to participate in community service projects, experience local cuisine, and […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Alaska National Guard’s 103rd Weapons of Mass Destruction- Civil Support Team will be testing its ability to respond to a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threat in the municipality of Anchorage, May 1-3, alongside a multitude of other state Civil Support Teams and local, state and federal agencies. The […]
ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker Tuesday announced the winner of the 2017 Choose Respect: Alaskans Pulling Together for Each Other poster contest as part of his Safer Alaska initiative. Liliana Rovira, a Government Hill Elementary School fifth-grader, was selected as the contest winner. Liliana will receive a framed copy of the winning artwork and will be awarded […]