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Signing Ceremony Concludes Two-Year Collaboration on Prince of Wales
The USDA Forest Service signed a decisio that aims to improve forest health while supporting the resilience and economies of local communities.
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Alaska DOT&PF Accepting Applications for Local Projects
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is currently accepting applications for local transportation projects for the Community Transportation Program (CTP).
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Governor Announces Nominations to North Pacific Fishery Management Council
Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy last week made his nominations for the two State of Alaska seats on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.
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Governor Dunleavy To Lead Delegation to CERA Week 2019
Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy will lead a small delegation to CERAWeek 2019, an annual gathering of international energy industry leaders in Houston, TX. Dunleavy will also join IHS Markit Vice Chairman and conference Chair Daniel Yergin for a “special dialogue” highlighting Alaska’s energy renaissance and new investment opportunities.
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Rep. Don Young Becomes Longest-Serving Republican in History of Congress
Alaska Congressman Don Young achieved a history-making milestone by becoming the longest serving Republican in the history of the United States Congress. Congressman Young breaks a record previously held by former Speaker of the House Joseph Gurney Cannon.
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Many people only associate Native corporations with resource extraction projects and investments; however, most have far more diversified investment portfolios, with many teaming up with local businesses.
Alutiiq Museum Names Marlise Lee as Gallery Coordinator
At the Alutiiq Museum, Marlise is currently working to connect with artists.
Sabrewing Aircraft Signs Historic Agreement with St. Paul’s Aleut Community
Sabrewing Aircraft Company, Inc. and the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island (ACSPI), the Unangan (Aleut) Tribe of Native Alaskans, located on St. Paul and St. George in the Pribilof Islands, jointly announced they signed a history-making agreement for Sabrewing to provide a mix of up to ten aircraft.
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How to Fix an Earthquake in Four Days
March 2019
At 8:30 a.m. on November 30, Alaskans were shaken by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit about eight miles north of Anchorage. Just minutes after the earth stopped rumbling, photos and videos started circulating on social media depicting the damage in and around the area. Days after the earthquake, more photos started making the rounds, now showing side-by-side comparisons between impacted infrastructure and roads and repairs already made. How did things improve so quickly?