Emergency repairs complete, highway reopened and work continues. (Fairbanks, Alaska) — Governor Michael Dunleavy signed a State Disaster Declaration in response to flooding that caused extensive damage along the Dalton Highway corridor between Mileposts (MP) 315 and 404 this week. The declaration activates emergency response authorities and unlocks critical resources to expedite permanent repairs on […]
“Mass deportations aren’t just inhumane,” one congresswoman said. “Trump has a recipe for economic disaster. Farmers, workers, and consumers… all pay the price.” Migrant rights advocates on Monday sharply criticized U.S. President-elect Donald Trump after he confirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use the military to pursue his long-promised mass deportations, despite legal and logistical […]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF RICHARDSON, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy has declared a state disaster emergency in response to the West Coast Storm impacting Alaska in October 2024. This declaration will facilitate funding for emergency response efforts and reimburse eligible expenses incurred by response agencies. On October 18, the National Weather Service reported that a powerful […]
United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued a federal declaration of major disaster following the August 6 glacial outburst flood in Juneau, Alaska. The declaration will now trigger the release of federal funds to help the community recover. This is the first such declaration to be made in response to a joint state-tribal request. […]