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Federal Cash Pays for North Slope, Kodiak Island Broadband Expansions
More than $60 million from two federal departments pays for extending high-speed internet from Kodiak Island to the Chukchi Sea.
$35M in Federal Grants for Alaska Native Education
Federal grants totaling $35.3 million pay for twenty-eight programs statewide to support Alaska Native students and teach Native languages and culture.
More Jobs in August While Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.5 percent in July.
Rebuilding the Gateway in the Heart of the Mat-Su Borough
A $6.7 million federal grant lets the Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau build a replacement for the Gateway Visitor Center.
New Manager for Merrill Field Airport
The new Airport Manager at Merrill Field in Anchorage is Rich Sewell. Mayor Dave Bronson selected Sewell to run the city-owned airport, effective September 12.
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