The board says previous approaches focused on voluntary compliance have proven ineffective at addressing the unique hazards of flying in the area.
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Alaska certifies final election results, but three state House races face further hurdles
None of Alaska’s 62 legislative and statewide races changed leaders as members of the multipartisan state review board examined unofficial results for accuracy, then signed an oath on Tuesday.
Alaska’s 2nd fatality-free year of commercial fishing could be part of a trend
The U.S. Coast Guard says the credit belongs to the fishermen themselves.
Alaska Energy Authority invests $4.9M in state’s largest solar farm
Alaska currently gets less than 1% of its power from solar.
UAA to permanently expand master’s in social work program with $1.5M grant
The nonprofit Recover Alaska identified a chronic shortage of social workers as a key issue behind the state’s worst-in-the-nation status for alcohol-attributed deaths.
DOT pursues hybrid design for Tustumena replacement
The ferry system is also seeking $46 million in federal grant money for an all-electric ferry to conduct shorter day routes.
The US promised tribes they would always have fish, but the fish they have pose toxic risks
For decades, the U.S. government has failed to test for chemicals and metals in fish. ProPublica and Oregon Public Broadcasting did, and what they found was alarming for tribes.
Alaska would be insulated from a nationwide railroad strike, officials say
Rep. Peltola, citing lack of sick leave for workers, says she opposes strike-averting legislation in current form.
Murkowski, Sullivan support same-sex marriage bill, for different reasons
The Respect for Marriage bill says states can’t, on the bases of race or gender, reject a valid marriage license issued in another state.
Plans move forward for Goldbelt investing $10M in Eaglecrest’s gondola project
Under a revenue-sharing agreement, Goldbelt would contribute $10 million to the project and would get between 10-25% of gondola revenue.