Murkowski to hold health care forum
Murkowski says good health care should be more accessible for Alaskans but she says this law isn’t the answer for providing that.
Earned a Say? Then speak up
As Alaska ages, Social Security and Medicare benefits become more important.
Government-tribal collaboration session set for Southeast
Officials from 10 federal agencies will meet Thursday (August 9th) with tribal leaders from northern Southeast Alaska. It’s one in a series of regional tribal collaboration gatherings.
US, Alaska flags will be lowered until Friday
The U.S. and Alaska state flags will be lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the Wisconsin shootings.
Health commish responds to abortion reg concern
Alaska’s health commissioner says his department didn’t intend to restrict the definition of a medically necessary abortion in proposed regulations for abortion payment conditions.
Aging in the Last Frontier
The Alaska Department of Labor says senior citizens will make up 17 percent of the state’s population by the year 2030. But in 1980, seniors comprised just 3 percent.
Mary Louise Rasmuson dies at 101
Mary Louise Rasmuson, one of Alaska’s most well-known women, died in her home yesterday in Anchorage. She was 101.
UAS to test emergency procedures on Ketchikan campus
UAS Ketchikan campus will test emergency procedures on Tuesday with an “active shooter” exercise.
Towns take on new federal maritime emission limits
Some Alaska communities are pushing back against a new requirement that ships sailing within 200 miles of the coast burn cleaner fuel. They say the rule, which goes into effect Wednesday, will hurt cruise traffic and increase shipping costs.
