JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker declared a state disaster in response to a fire that damaged the multi-purpose building in the Village of Alatna. The April 15 blaze caused extensive damage to the water treatment facility, cutting off potable water access for the community. Smoke damage and loss of power closed the clinic and washeteria. […]
“With no place to go” the tripod clock continues to tick, the Nenana Ic e Classic reports. The trip, that tipped over earlier this week, tipped over completely on Thursday. But, while the tripod was down and it looked as if this year’s classic was coming to a close, ice from upriver, moved the ice […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker said today he is honored the Kaagwaantaan clan adopted him—an honor bestowed upon very few Alaskan leaders. “I am so humbled, honored and touched the Kaagwaantaan (pronounced “COG-won-tahn”) has embraced me into the clan’s fold,” Governor Walker said. “Being welcomed into the Tlingit community, and getting to take part in […]
After deliberating for only an hour, an Anchorage Jury found 22-year-old Boonchan Yang, also known as “Chowmein,” Guilty of two counts of drug trafficking, acting U.S. Attorney Kevin Feldis announced in a press release on Wednesday. Yang was convicted of his drug distribution activities that took place in June and October of 2014. It was […]