A resolution to develop a climate action plan in the Fairbanks North Star Borough will be introduced to the borough assembly on July 25 by members Marna Sanford and Leah Berman Williams. A similar plan was approved by the Anchorage City Council in May. The resolution asks the Borough to assemble a task force […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker has opened nominations for the annual Governor’s North Star Awards for International Excellence. Since 1986, these awards have recognized Alaskan companies and organizations engaged in successful international business and activities. “Companies and organizations creatively strengthen Alaska’s and Alaskans’ ties to the larger world and the Governor’s North Star Award highlights […]
Juneau – With the unanimous passage of House Bill 235, the Alaska House of Representatives showed its appreciation in honoring first responders who are injured or killed while exhibiting great courage and valor in service of their fellow Alaskans. The North Star Medal is reserved for the firefighters, police officers, corrections officers, first responders, peace […]
Following contact with two suspects at the South Cushman Holiday Gas Station in Fairbanks late Tuesday afternoon, AST netted two wanted on warrants, one a felony and the other a misdemeanor, the trooper dispatch reported. Troopers contacted 38-year-old Jason Starkey and 31-year-old Christina Mundis. The investigation at the scene determined that Starkey was wanted on […]