Announcements

Rest in Peace Sister Marie

Rest in Peace Sister Marie

  Advertisement Sister Marie Ann Brent, SHF, died peacefully and suddenly at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Holy Family in Fremont on November 22, 2017, at the age of 83. She was born on November 18, 1934, in Oakland, California, and entered the Sisters of the Holy Family […]

Police, Fire and Rescue November 20-26, 2017

Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 11/20 MVA – Damage: A driver had reported that they hit a light pole on E. Pioneer Dr. and their vehicle was leaking antifreeze. An officer responded to the scene and […]

Dr. Cullen Named President of American Academy of Family Physicians Board- KCHU

Dr. Cullen Named President of American Academy of Family Physicians Board- KCHU

In mid-September, after serving three years as a board member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. John Cullen was elected to head the organization. A congress of state academy delegates chose him among a field of three candidates to serve as President-elect for one year, and then go […]

Governor Walker Issues Disaster Declaration for North Slope Borough

Governor Walker Issues Disaster Declaration for North Slope Borough

Late-September storm produced perilous conditions, flooding, damage in Utqiagvik November 15, 2017 ANCHORAGE — Governor Bill Walker late yesterday issued a declaration of disaster for the North Slope Borough following a strong Arctic sea storm in September. The declaration makes available $1 million from the state’s Disaster Relief Fund, and […]

Tustumena Delayed 24 Hours

Tustumena Delayed 24 Hours

Due to forecasted storm-force winds and high seas, the M/V Tustumena will delay its regularly scheduled November 16th departure from Homer for 24 hours.  AMHS staff is contacting affected passengers. Service notices may be found at dot.alaska.gov/amhs/service_notices.shtml or by contacting your local terminal by dialing 1-907-465-3941 or toll-free at 1-800-642-0066. Advertisement […]