WASHINGTON – Monday, the Office of Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-AL) announced she would be absent from the House Floor for the week of September 9 to honor the one-year anniversary of her husband’s passing. Eugene R. “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. died in a plane crash September 12, 2023. Following her announcement, a spokesperson for the […]
When Brenda Konar launched the first scientific diving course at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2000, there was some speculation that it could be a short-lived experiment. After all, how much demand could there really be for a class that combines cold-water diving and research skills? That gamble has paid off nicely: The scientific […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Kuskokwim Campus honored the Class of 2024 during its 50th commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 7, at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center in Bethel. At this year’s ceremony, 36 students received occupational endorsements; associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees; and post-baccalaureate certificates. Graduates included students from communities across Alaska, including Tuluksak, […]
The anniversary will be commemorated with the unveiling of facility renovations and community celebrations ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaska Native Heritage Center will commemorate its 25th anniversary on Sunday, May 12, marked by the grand unveiling of renovated spaces alongside a series of celebratory events. Admission to the ANHC on Sunday, also Mother’s Day, will […]