Monthly Archives: August 2016
UFA seeks entries in salmon habitat survey
United Fishermen of Alaska is inviting participation in its Salmon Habitat Information Program survey, for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate from...
USDA awards $27 million in grants, loans
Federal funds totaling in excess of $27 million in water and environmental program grants and loans have been awarded to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health...
Murkowski supports EpiPen cost investigation
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to hold a formal hearing into how and why the pharmaceutical company Myland EpiPens...
Searchers respond to midair aircraft collision in Alaska
ANCHORAGE — Searchers are responding to a midair collision of two small commercial airplanes carrying a total of five people in western Alaska.Alaska National...
State puts CFEC administrative transfers on hold
A plan to transfer certain administrative functions of the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission to the Department of Fish and Game is on hold until...
Pilot dies in crash at Madras Airport air show
By Kailey Fisicaro
The Bulletin, (Bend, OR)
BEND, OR — A long-time pilot who was a “skilled instructor” with extensive military service died in a biplane crash...
Avian flu: First case of HPAI confirmed in Alaska
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed for the first time in Alaska, prompting the need for poultry owners to take steps to protect...
Recreational vessel collides with SERVS barge
U.S. Coast Guard and Valdez police are investigating the collision of a recreational vessel with a response barge moored up alongside the Ship Escort...
Law & Order: Aug. 12-18
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between 8-12-16 thru 8-18-16. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations...
