July 2, 2019 (ANCHORAGE) – The Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office, in consultation with the State Forester’s Office and in accordance with Alaska Administrative Code 50.025 Fire Code, has canceled the fireworks sales and use suspension in Western Alaska, including Dillingham, Bethel, McGrath, Nome, Kotzebue and surrounding communities. Until further notice, fireworks sales and […]
The Department of Justice announced on Thursday that an Anchorage gift shop owner faces five years in prison and a $250,000 fine in connection to charges filed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder reported that two counts under the act have been filed against 58-year-old Lee John Screnock, the owner of […]
[dropcap]U[/dropcap].S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he has not been briefed on a Central Intelligence Agency report that concludes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of a Saudi journalist, but that he would be briefed later in the day. “We will be talking with the CIA later and lots of others. I’ll […]
In a Thursday raid on a Wendy’s restaurant in Canton, Georgia, north of Atlanta, drug investigators served a search warrant and simultaneously arrested the fast food place’s manager, cook, and two employees for methamphetamine distribution. The investigation into the distribution was the result of the bust of another individual who confessed that they had bought […]
Washington, D.C. – Monday, the Alaska Delegation applauded the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) and BP Alaska on their announcement of the key terms of a gas sales agreement. “Today’s announcement is an important step in our efforts to commercialize Alaska’s vast natural gas resources,” said the Delegation. “Over the years, trillions of cubic feet of […]
Released Tuesday, the Alutiiq Museum’s latest publication is a study of graphic art. Igaruacirpet—Our Way of Making Designs, introduces Alutiiq cultural arts and explores the imagery found in rock art, designs incised in stone, painting, and body art. The book establishes a cultural context for Alutiiq designs, helping readers appreciate the functions and symbolism of […]
KLAWOCK—Governor Bill Walker signed into law Tuesday a bill designed to meet the growing demand for timber in southeast Alaska—after the lack of federal timber threatened the industry’s survival in the state. Senate Bill 32, which also expands the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to respond to communities hardest hit by fuel prices, passed the […]
Alaska State Troopers report that they are continuing their months-long investigation and evaluating evidence gathered with search warrants carried out on Tuesday, regarding drug and alcohol sales by taxi cab companies in Bethel. In December, the Western Alaska Alcohol and Narcotics Team began receiving complaints from Bethel residents reporting drug and alcohol sales being conducted […]
On Thursday, Alaska’s governor, Bill Walker released his 201 State of the Budget Address to the people of Alaska at the end of session. Walker made known his proposal to balance the state budget with a combination of new taxes as well as oil tax reforms. The governor said that his administration considered both a […]