Gara’s gubernatorial running mate has education, military background
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Les Gara has named Palmer educator Jessica Cook to his ticket as lieutenant governor, saying she brings the energy, intelligence and needed perspective to a state where people see little commitment to public education.
Legislators affirm support for Alaska Ocean Cluster
Legislators in the Alaska House of Representatives have recognized the blue economy efforts of the Alaska Ocean Cluster in House Concurrent Resolution 2 and sent the document to the Alaska Senate for consideration.
Two North Pacific right whales spotted in Bering Sea
NOAA Fisheries has confirmed that two whales captured in a video by commercial cod fishermen in the Aleutian Islands are indeed North Pacific right whales, the first sighting of this endangered species in winter in the Bering Sea.
Reauthorization bill modernizes Violence Against Women Act
A modernized version of legislation to stop violence against women and stop domestic abuse is now before the U.S. Senate, with enhanced steps to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, and improve essential support services.
Alaska Science Forum: Ninety below zero and the unfrozen beer
It is early February, about the date Glenn Shaw once noted as the first day at Fairbanks’ latitude you could feel the tickle of the sun on your cheek.
Ferry system may reconsider charging more when ships are fuller
State ferry management said they are working to be more responsive to community and passenger concerns, including reconsidering the use of “dynamic pricing,” where...
Nomination period opens for First Lady’s awards
Nominations are being accepted through March 10 for the 2022 First lady’s Volunteer Awards, a state tradition established in 1975 by the late First Lady Bella Hammond, to recognized volunteers who have made an extraordinary contribution within Alaska communities and the state.
State will provide financial aid for homeowners hurt by pandemic
Alaska’s state housing agency has distributed more than $243 million in financial aid the past year to help renters hurt economically by the pandemic and will soon embark on a $50 million federally funded program to help homeowners, too.
House speaker questions ferry system’s hiring expectations
State Transportation Department officials last week told legislators the ferry system needed to quickly hire at least 166 new crew in order to meet minimum staffing levels for this summer’s schedule starting in May.
Sustainable energy conference set for May 24-26
An energy conference with a focus on making Alaska energy independent, is set for May 24-26, has been scheduled for the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
