Washington, DC—Saturday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement regarding her vote on the continuing resolution (CR), which passed the Senate Saturday by a vote of 90-6. “While a continuing resolution is no one’s preference, and certainly not mine, without one we are headed for another shutdown that hurts Americans who rely on […]
Vertebra — Iiwaq Gui iiwanka angq’rtaartut. – My vertebrae always hurt. To Alutiiq people, the careful use of natural resources is an essential part of perpetuating human life. By demonstrating respect for the plants and animals, people ensure that resources will continue to be available. This reverent interaction of the natural environment was expressed in […]
The defendant is one of over 60 charged in large-scale drug trafficking ring targeting Alaska. ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A Fairbanks woman was sentenced last week to 21 years in prison for her role in distributing fentanyl that resulted in the overdose death of a local man in 2022. According to court documents, from May to […]
Funding nearly doubles state’s existing LIHEAP allocation WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) announced $10 million in federal funding to address high energy costs for Alaskans—in addition to the state’s existing Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) allocation of $12,158,876. Sen. Sullivan worked closely with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the […]