(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – Alaska’s aviation enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as Governor Walker has once again proclaimed September as Aviation Appreciation Month. Governor Walker recently signed the proclamation encouraging all Alaskans to celebrate aviation as a unique resource in our state and to recognize the achievements of those who make aviation possible in the Last […]
ANCHORAGE – The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services received three federal multi-year grants this month that together provide nearly $3 million annually toward the prevention and treatment of opioid addiction, misuse and overdose in Alaska. “Opioid addiction and overdose deaths are hurting Alaska families and communities,” said Gov. Bill Walker. “Getting this funding […]
On Thursday, Alaska State Troopers released the names of the occupants of the two aircraft that collided in mid-air six miles northwest of Russian Mission on Wednesday morning. According to the trooper dispatch, a Ravn C208 Caravan was traveling to Marshall from Russian Mission “with three people on board; Pilot Harry Wrase (48 of Wasilla) and […]
Update: The search for Balko, the missing hiker came to a successful conclusion at 6:28 pm, Monday, when aerial searchers spotted a makeshift flag. After re-fueling, the AST helicopter returned to the scene, retrieved Balko and transported him to the Chena Hot Springs Resort. Original Story: “WSAR, AST with an ASTAR helicopter, and University of Alaska […]