On March 5th, 1959, 42 Detroiters packed up and left that city bound for Alaska to take advantage of the homestead land on the Kenai Peninsula that could be had for a $10 filing fee. The 21 families, displaying Alaska or Bust! banners and signs were accompanied by Detroit News reporter, John Treen, in a […]
On March 4th, in the United States Congress, the Alaska Railway bill was signed by all conferees and turned over to both houses of congress. While the act stated ports on the southern coast were eligible for railway terminus, only two looked to be adequate, Cordova and Seward. But, conferees also submitted a […]
Following a November 1912 election to choose legislators, eight senators and 16 representatives were selected. March 3rd 1913 was chosen, and on that day promptly at 12 noon, the First Territorial Legislature convened. In attendance were eight Senators and 15 Representatives. J.J. Mullaly the 16th delegate, had left Alaska prior to the election, and […]
Company signs LOI for 2 MTPA of LNG WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan and Congressman Nick Begich (both R-Alaska) Thursday welcomed an announcement from Glenfarne, the majority owner and developer of the Alaska LNG project, that it has signed a letter of intent with TotalEnergies, one of the world’s largest energy companies, for the offtake […]