A court-martial is being held for a Coast Guard fireman charged with sexually assaulting a fellow Coast Guard petty officer.
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Alaska to get more than $1.4 million
The largest health care fraud settlement in U.S. history means more than $1.4 million for Alaska.
Parnell plans state food stockpiles, just in case
Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Gov. Sean Parnell worries a major earthquake or volcanic eruption could leave the state’s 720,000 residents stranded and cut off from food and supply lines.
Planning commission greenlights cellphone tower on Montana Creek Road
GCI representative Wayne Haerer said the site will enhance the signal strength for voice, digital data and text to the Mendenhall Valley, where the signal is inadequate.
Initiative to re-establish coastal management program fails
Alaska voters have voted against a proposal to re-establish coastal management program.
Sen. Begich to introduce legislation creating Arctic Port Authority
The state of Alaska is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to locate a site for a deep water port.