WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Nick Begich (AK-R) introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (NVEWS) through 2030, ensuring continued investment in public safety and scientific monitoring of volcanic threats across the United States. “Alaska is home to more than 130 volcanoes and many of them active. Their potential […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today pressed the nominee to serve as deputy secretary of the Department of Commerce, Mr. Paul Dabbar, on concerns about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ability to complete fisheries stock surveys in Alaska if staffing and approved funding […]
The Department of Public Safety has expanded efforts to pursue justice in MMIP cases. Monday, May 5, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Monday, May 5, marks National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day. The State of Alaska, Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Alaska State Troopers (AST) have made historic investments to address […]
JUNEAU – Alaska lawmakers are raising urgent concerns following the announcement that Providence will close the state’s only sub-acute short-term residential Crisis Recovery Center for youth. The center provides critical care for children between the ages of 12 and 17 who are experiencing suicidal crises and cannot safely remain at home. “This facility is the […]