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Preliminary damage estimate from Alaska quake set at $76M

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 […]

Senator Murkowski to Reintroduce Bill to Help Solve Crimes Against Native Women

Senator Murkowski to Reintroduce Bill to Help Solve Crimes Against Native Women

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she plans to reintroduce a bill intended to help solve crimes against Native Americans. The bill received unanimous Senate approval after being introduced by North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp but was blocked by the outgoing chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. […]

Dunleavy Administration Inherits a $1.6 Billion Deficit

Dunleavy Administration Inherits a $1.6 Billion Deficit

Friday, December 14, 2018 (Anchorage) – Today the Dunleavy administration submitted the Walker administration’s proposed $11.5 billion FY2020 budget simply to meet the statutory deadline and, to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to be honest with Alaskans about the state’s budget shortfall. The root of the problem with the Walker administration’s […]

Department of Revenue Releases Fall 2018 Revenue Sources Book

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 […]

Police, Fire and Rescue December 10-16, 2018

Police, Fire and Rescue December 10-16, 2018

Any charges reported in this press release are merely accusations and the Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12/10/18 Juvenile Issues: A parent reported their juvenile child had received a permanent tattoo without parental consent. Subsequent investigation resulted in charges being referred to Juvenile Justice. Panic Alarm: A panic […]