This Day in Alaska History-February 26th, 1917
ICYMI: Murkowski Helps Pass Legislation Addressing Affordability and Transparency in Health and Reauthorizing Key Programs
Washington, DC — Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) helped pass H.R. 7148, which includes legislation that extends critical healthcare and public health programs and implements long sought after health policy reforms. The bill includes a multitude of critical “health extenders” designed to reauthorize key public health programs and Medicare/ Medicaid payment policies, including […]
Southern Alaska killer whales eat a remarkably diverse diet
Fish-eating killer whales in southern Alaska have a diverse, seasonally changing diet featuring salmon and groundfish, according to a recently published study in the journal Ecosphere. The types of fish consumed also differ greatly across foraging hotspots in the region. Scientists have been observing killer whales in Prince William Sound and Kenai Fjords as part of […]
This Day in Alaska History-February 25th, 1997
