Glennallen, Alaska – Ahtna, Inc. announced this week that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tolsona Oil & Gas Exploration LLC, successfully completed the drilling of gas exploration well Tolsona No. 1 on December 5, 2016. The drilling rig has since been released, and demobilization is scheduled to take place this coming week, Ahtna, Inc said. The well, located just […]
[cycloneslider id=”aleutian-sea-lions”] Hover over image to pause slideshow. Endangered Steller sea lions in the western Aleutian Islands continued to decline in abundance in 2016 by nearly seven percent. The latest report was released today and shows a concerning trend in abundance for Steller sea lions living in the western Aleutians. The species is made up of […]
“Alaskan workers deserve a fair process to ensure Alaska’s minimum wage keeps up with inflation, and this is the first year the new law requires it to be adjusted,” said Labor Commissioner Heidi Drygas. “This modest increase will protect low wage workers and their families against inflation over time.” Alaska Statute 23.10.065(a) requires the Alaska […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker, First Lady Donna Walker, Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott, and Mrs. Toni Mallott have extended an invitation to Alaskans to the Governor’s Annual Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 6 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Governor’s House, 716 Calhoun Avenue, in Juneau. Built in 1912, the Governor’s House has […]