JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard concluded Arctic Shield 2014 on Friday after a successful season that included deployments of personnel and assets to the Seward Peninsula, Bering Strait and the Northern Alaska Continental Shelf to conduct a broad range of Coast Guard statutory missions. Arctic Shield 2014 included deployments by Coast Guard cutters Stratton, Healy, SPAR, […]
Ahtna, Inc. has voted unanimously to endorse Bill Walker (I) for Governor, Mark Begich (D) for U.S. Senate, and Don Young (R) for U.S. House of Representatives. The corporation released the following statement: “Ahtna, Inc. supports candidates that support our vision, which includes protecting our customary and traditional hunting and fishing practices,” said Ahtna Board […]
This week the National Rifle Association released their ratings and announced they are endorsing Rep. Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) in his bid for re-election. Kawasaki received an “A-” rating which the NRA defines as a “solidly pro-gun candidate.” “I am a life member of the NRA and I firmly believe in protecting the second amendment,” Kawasaki […]
Bill Walker continues to lead Sean Parnell in a tight governor’s race, leading 42/41 in the latest public poll. More Alaskans continue to disapprove than approve of Parnell, while Walker has strong net-positive support from voters. Independents overwhelmingly favor Walker, who also has substantial support from Republican voters. “I’ve always said this race is about […]