JUNEAU — The U.S. Coast Guard located a Russian Federation Vishnya-class naval vessel Monday south of the Aleutian Islands. While patrolling the Aleutian Islands, the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley (WMEC 39) detected the vessel 30 nautical miles southeast of Amukta Pass. The Russian vessel was transiting in international waters but inside […]
Under Threat by the Courts, FCC May Be Forced to End Vital Programs That Help Connect Schools and Libraries, Hospitals, Rural Areas & Low-Income Households The Universal Service Fund is a $8 billion decades-old mechanism created by Congress in 1996 to support vital communications investments where the marketplace falls short: connecting schools and libraries to […]
Currants are getting their day in the spotlight at the Far North Currant Festival. Currants, a type of berry, grow well in Alaska and are found across the state, with varieties ranging from a translucent red to trailing black. They are easy to grow and a nutritious addition to home gardens or as a specialty […]