Alaska
Governor Walker Responds to Bomb Threat at Anchorage Jewish Center
February 28, 2017 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker issued the following statement on yesterday’s bomb threat at the Lubavitch Jewish Center of Alaska: “I am deeply unsettled that a religious community and school children were targeted by recent threats. Alaska’s diversity is among its greatest strengths. I stand with our […]
Governor Walker and Attorney General Applaud Review of EPA’s Waters of the U.S. Rule
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RCAC Identifies Concerns With New Tanker Escort Tugs
The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council has identified some areas of concern with the design of the new escort and general purpose tugs under construction by Edison Chouest Offshore for use in Prince William Sound. These concerns and recommendations result from a council-commissioned analysis of the tugs by […]
Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards Announced
M/V Matanuska Return to Service Delayed
Due to additional required repair work, the M/V Matanuska will not resume service on Friday, Feb. 10 as originally scheduled. The M/V Matanuska is now scheduled to return to service on Monday, Feb. 20. The M/V Matanuska is currently undergoing its annual overhaul. During this process engineering staff discovered additional […]
Governor Announces Federal Government Declares Fishery Disaster
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Fire Features at the Museum in February
A public program on the restoration and function of the 1907 Ahrens Steamer Fire Engine led by retired Valdez Fire Chief Tom McAlister takes place at the Valdez Museum Friday, February 17th, 7-8 pm. Free to museum members and w/admission. OR $5 per person. $10 per family. Call 835-2764 or […]
Governor Walker Delivers Third State of the State Address
Announces Opioid Initiative; Urges Fiscal Fix; Outlines Process toward Education Reform January 18, 2017 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker delivered his third State of the State address this evening, urging members of the 30th Alaska State Legislature to pass a plan this session to fix Alaska’s fiscal crisis. “State revenues […]
Cross-Country Skiers Hit the Trails for the Third Qaniq Challenge
Qaniq Challenge is a two day, 35K cross-country ski race that combines free-style with classic skiing on two separate courses, held this year on January 14th and 15th. It’s one of only two cross-country races of this type in the state and draws participants from all over Alaska and […]
