WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized longtime Alaskan truck drivers Fred Austin and John Schank on the Senate floor last week for their work driving the Capitol Christmas tree from Wrangell, Alaska to Washington, D.C. Fred and John, veteran Teamster truck drivers with combined experience of over 130 years, completed the task of hauling the […]
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(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) — In observance of Avalanche Awareness Month, the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) highlighted recent technological advancements in and strategic partnerships in avalanche mitigation to ensure the safety of the public, and accessibility of Alaska’s highways. Alaska’s rugged terrain and extreme winter conditions make avalanche management a critical component of […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI — The leadership of StrongHearts Native Helpline applauds the appointment of Tami Truett Jerue to the Task Force on Research on Violence Against American Indian and Alaska Native Women. Tami is the Executive Director, Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center (AKNWRC) and a sitting member of StrongHearts Native Helpline’s Board of Directors. […]