Senator Murkowski recently introduced legislation to clarify the meaning of “Indian” within the Affordable Care Act—ensuring that Alaska Natives aren’t denied Indian-specific exemptions and protections under the law. The current definition of “Indian” within the ACA applies to only “members of federally-recognized tribes” or shareholders of an Alaska Native corporation—potentially excluding up to 20,000 Alaska […]
HOMER, Alaska — The 210th, 211th, and 212th Rescue Squadrons of the Alaska Air Guard’s 176th Wing trained on water rescue tactics in Homer Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, along with a boat crew as support personnel. Continuous rescue scenario training ensures solidified expertise in both peacetime and wartime search-and-rescue missions. Here in Alaska, water rescues […]
It was announced on Friday by U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler and Ryan Noel, the USFWS Special Agent in Charge, that their investigation into the Walrus deaths discovered in mid-September in the Cape Lisbourne area has discovered that some of the walrus deaths were definitely human-caused. They also report that they believe they have identified […]
Anchorage, Alaska – House Rules Chairman Craig Johnson Thursday praised the Alaska Permanent Fund managers and touted the “significant” economic benefits PFD checks have on Alaska’s economy. “I think the Permanent Fund board and its managers are doing a fantastic job and I want to thank them,” said Johnson, R-Anchorage. “I know I speak for […]