Washington, DC—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted in favor of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan legislative package designed to increase housing supply, reduce costs, and strengthen federal housing programs nationwide. The legislation incorporates provisions from bipartisan housing proposals previously considered by Congress and represents one of the most significant federal […]
Ketchikan, AK — Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) is thrilled to announce the complete demolition of old buildings at its 2334 Tongass Avenue project site—the former Galley Restaurant and an adjacent warehouse—marking a pivotal advancement in its mission to address homelessness among vulnerable Tribal Elders and seniors in Southeast Alaska. With demolition fully wrapped up as […]
A housing foundation system designed for Alaska won first place in the 2025 Arctic Innovation Competition main division finals on April 19. The competition, an idea contest for startup businesses, products or services, is organized by the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management. Over $45,000 provided by sponsors was awarded during […]
“Without significant and sustained federal investments to make housing affordable for people with the lowest incomes, the affordable housing and homelessness crises in this country will only continue to worsen,” warned one campaigner. The number of people in shelters, temporary housing, and unsheltered settings across the United States set a new record this year, “largely […]