ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A preliminary assessment of the impact of last month’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake in south central Alaska shows an early damage estimate of $76 million. The Anchorage Daily News reports the state plans to use the data to submit a request for a major disaster declaration from […]
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Department of Revenue Releases Fall 2018 Revenue Sources Book
Juneau – Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Bruce Tangeman released the Fall 2018 Revenue Sources Book today. The Revenue Sources Book includes the Department’s fall forecast of oil price, oil production, and state revenue. The fall forecast is the department’s first revenue forecast following passage of SB 26, which established […]
Prince William Sound Tidings December
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Ferry Service In Prince William Sound Canceled 12-13 through15
Due to high winds and heavy seas, the M/V Aurora is unable to transit the Gulf of Alaska. Consequently, the vessel’s sailings in Prince William Sound are canceled for December 13, 2018 through December 15, 2018. The revised schedule is available at www.FerryAlaska.com and affected passengers have been notified. Service notices may […]
Avalanche Closes Thompson Pass
An avalanche early Saturday morning closed the southern portion of the Richardson Highway outside of Valdez for 12 hours. With limited air service and no ferries running, many city residents were forced to change plans. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat has this report. Click on his picture to listen to the story. […]
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KCHU News Audio-11/30 Earthquake
From KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat A magnitude 7.0 earthquake centered eight miles north of Alaska’s largest city struck at 8:30 this morning. Damage in Anchorage caused widespread power outages, school closures and shutdown of some city bridges and roadways. Governor Bill Walker issued a declaration of disaster as crews worked to […]
