Author: Sue Bergstrom

PWSC Remembers Doug Desourcie

PWSC Remembers Doug Desourcie

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Doug Desorcie. Doug was a UAF alumnus and served as the president of the college from 2005 to 2012, when PWSC was separately accredited. Doug was an amazing advocate for the college who gave his time and talent […]

Alaska Communities Debate Location of LNG Project-AP

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska community has criticized the process used to select the terminus of the proposed $43 billion Alaska LNG Project, a report said. An environmental review by federal regulators indicates Nikiski is the preferred location, but the city of Valdez has protested, The Alaska Journal of […]

Weather Forecasters Issue Red Flag Warning for Alaska Yesterday-AP

Weather Forecasters Issue Red Flag Warning for Alaska Yesterday-AP

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Weather forecasters in Alaska issued a red flag warning Wednesday for a large portion of the parched state ahead of expected lightning storms that could spark wildfires. A red flag warning means “that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring now, or will shortly,” according […]

Alaska Lawmakers Again Fail to Override-AP

Alaska Lawmakers Again Fail to Override-AP

1 of 3State Sen. John. Coghill, a Fairbanks Republican, speaks during a joint session of the Alaska Legislature Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Juneau, Alaska. Lawmakers are meeting for a second day to consider overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes, but still don’t have the needed 45 votes as about […]

Dunleavy Vetos-AP

Dunleavy Vetos-AP

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy has slashed the budget for the University of Alaska system, vetoing more than $130 million in funding. Dunleavy also has cut state support for public broadcasting and reduced spending for Medicaid. The Republican governor also eliminated the Senior Benefits Program in vetoes announced […]

Answers from Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska

Answers from Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska

End of life issues are especially hard to deal with when they involve dementia. Here’s some information from Alzhiemer’s Resource of Alaska. For more information or to learn about resources available to care providers, loved ones and family of persons with dementia, contact Gay Wellman RN Education Specialist Alzheimer’s Resource […]