Despite the extensive problems with healthcare.gov, a few dozen Alaskans have managed to enroll in a health plan on the marketplace.
Federal Government
Murkowski misses vote on anti-discrimination bill
Monday night, the U.S. Senate voted to move ahead with a bill to protect gay people from workplace discrimination.
Murkowski meets with FEMA about Galena flooding response
Sen. Lisa Murkowski met this week with federal officials investigating FEMA’s response to this year’s flooding in Galena.
Biomass cleans up its act
Yesterday we brought you the first story in a two part series on the push for biomass energy in Southeast Alaska. Supporters believe wood biomass could be a solution to high energy and heating costs in the region, which continues to be dependent on fossil fuels. But fossil fuels are considered a dirty source of…
FCC approves GCI’s purchase of television stations
The Federal Communications Commission has approved GCI’s purchase of an Anchorage and two Southeast television stations. But the company says viewers will not notice much change once Denali Media is on the air.
Alaska National Guard responds to allegations of sexual assault
Brigadier General Mike Bridges, the Commander of the Alaska National Guard says there have been nearly more than two dozen alleged cases of sexual assault since 2009.
Begich pushes for extension for Health Care sign up period
U.S. Senator Mark Begich says he still supports the Affordable Care Act but he recently joined nine other Senate Democrats in asking the Obama administration to extend the sign-up period.
Building a critical mass for biomass
In renewable energy circles, biomass is a term that refers to plants or plant-made materials that can be burned to heat buildings or fuel power generation facilities.
Storis to be junked
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis will be towed to Mexico Friday and cut up for scrap metal.
Seward getting bronzed
Secretary of State who engineered Russian America purchase will be commemorated