JUNEAU – Four-hundred public ferry workers who operate Alaska’s Marine Highway System are providing a “behind-the-scenes” look at the events which led up to a strike that began Wednesday afternoon, July 24. The strike is ongoing, although union officials have made it clear they are ready to talk when a settlement is within reach. […]
Image: Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk crews from 1-207th Aviation operate in support of Department of Forestry crews to fight a wildfire at Montana Creek near Talkeetna,. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Michael Risinger/Released) JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska Army National Guard assisted local and state authorities in response […]
Legislation enables state to receive $1 billion in federal funding, restores UA scholarships JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives on Monday will hold a third and final vote on legislation funding the capital budget, which would enable the state to receive $1 billion in federal funding for highway and construction projects. The vote […]
Anchorage, AK – Defend Alaska, a nonpartisan independent expenditure group, has formed in response to the legislature’s inability to overturn Governor Dunleavy’s budget vetoes. “We thank every legislator who, understanding the complexities of our state, stood with Alaskans in voting to override the Governor’s vetoes. With accountability for our elected leaders ultimately residing with […]