ANCHORAGE – The Department of Justice has awarded more than $57 million in grants to organizations throughout Alaska in support of Victim Services, Public Safety and the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) initiative in fiscal year 2021. “Ensuring the safety of our communities is a top priority for the Department of Justice. These investments in […]
Across the country HUD is competitively awarding more than $90 million to 24 Tribes and Tribal Housing Entities that will support the construction of approximately 350 new housing units. WASHINGTON— The Hydaburg Cooperative Association and Tagiugmiullu Nunamiulla Housing Authority in Alaska, the Nez Perce Tribe in Idaho and the Mucvkleshoot Housing Authority in Washington are among 24 Tribes and Tribally-designated Housing Entities awarded over $9 million today by the U.S. Department of Housing […]
Wasilla, Alaska – Four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser has been recognized by his peers for two very special awards: the Donlin Gold Sportsmanship award and $3,000, and the Iditarod’s Most Inspirational Musher Award, which includes a paid entry fee for the 2021 Iditarod. Both awards are also accompanied by etched, clear glass trophies. Donlin Gold’s […]
(Juneau) – Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy opened nominations today for the 2019 First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. The awards are an annual tradition started by First Lady Bella Hammond to recognize and pay tribute to a special group of volunteers that have made an extraordinary contribution to our communities and state. […]