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Settlement with Anchorage car dealership regarding document fees

Attorney General Taylor today (Jan. 23, 2025) – announced a settlement with Anchorage Chrysler Center Inc. regarding document fees it charged its customers that were not included in the online advertised price of its vehicles. […]

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Officials say murder hornets have been eradicated from the US

WSDA, USDA announce eradication of northern giant hornet from the United States. OLYMPIA – After three years without confirmed detections, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]

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House Majority Coalition announces key leadership positions

Bipartisan Leadership Shares Policy Priorities. The Alaska House Majority Coalition is announcing key leadership positions following results from the general election, with Representative Bryce Edgmon (I-Dillingham) as Speaker, Representative Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) as Rules Chair, […]

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Alaska House Republicans committed to advancing resource development with President Trump

In a statement issued today (November 8th, 2024), the Alaska House Republican Caucus reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing resource development and investment opportunities for Alaska. In a recent video shared by Governor Dunleavy, President Trump […]

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Alaska House Speaker’s comments raise concerns over voter disenfranchisement

by AFN Staff The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) expresses deep concern following comments made by Alaska House Speaker Cathy Tilton on a radio show that repealing the witness signature requirement would have, “leaned the […]

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Orphaned Pacific Walrus Calf rescued in Alaska is welcomed to new home at SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is grateful to welcome a rare rescued Pacific walrus calf from the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC), now under the expert care of SeaWorld Orlando’s renowned animal care specialists. The calf, which was found […]

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NORAD detects and tracks Russian aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado Springs, Colorado detected and tracked two Russian IL-38 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 11, 13-15, 2024. The Russian […]

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Sullivan, Lankford, and colleagues call out Olympic Committee for mocking Christian faith

Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today (July 30th) sent a letter with his Senate colleagues to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in response to the vulgar depiction of the Last Supper that took […]

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Robotic dog to help with wildlife conflicts at Fairbanks airport

Fairbanks International Airport welcomes Aurora to State Service, Alaska’s Robotic Solution to Reducing Airport Wildlife Conflicts. Fairbanks International Airport is excited to welcome a groundbreaking addition to its wildlife management team. Meet Aurora, a state-of-the-art […]

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Funds approved to help communities rebuild from Typhoon Merbok

As of today (July 12, 2024), FEMA and the Alaska Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management have approved $108.8 million to help Alaska communities rebuild infrastructure and public buildings damaged during Typhoon Merbok and […]

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Natasha Singh named Interim President and CEO of the ANTHC

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Board of Directors today (May 7th, 2024) announced that Valerie Nurr’araluk Davidson has transitioned out of her role as President/CEO, and thanked her for guiding the institution through […]

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Four board members elected at Doyon Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Today, March 15, 2024, at Doyon, Limited’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, four individuals were elected to Doyon’s 13-member Board of Directors. Elected with three-year terms ending in 2025 were Walter “Wally” Carlo, Dr. Charleen C. […]

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Alaska House Majority passes bill that requires telecom companies to provide location of victims that are at risk

Bill provides law enforcement with tools to protect victims and save lives. The Alaska House Majority passed House Bill 316 (HB 316), a measure requiring telecommunications companies to immediately respond to law enforcement requests for […]

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Alaska AG joins in demanding Instagram stop monetizing child exploitation

Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor is joining Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and a coalition of 25 other state attorneys general in a letter to Meta demanding that Instagram stop monetizing child exploitation content. “The […]

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Eddie Burke reinstated to 2024 Iditarod after previously disqualified

The Iditarod Trail Committee announced on February 19th, 2024 that Eddie Burke, Jr. was disqualified from Iditarod 52. The Iditarod Trail Committee Board convened an emergency meeting and voted, pursuant to Rule 53, to disqualify […]

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Alaska National Guard’s Operation Santa Claus spreads holiday cheer to remote communities

by 1st Lt. Balinda O’Neal In its 68th year, the Alaska National Guard’s annual community outreach program, Operation Santa Claus, continues to bring the magic of the season to the remote communities of Fort Yukon, […]

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Governor Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for Little Diomede

Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration for Little Diomede after the City Office building’s structural supports failed. The Little Diomede City Office building partially collapsed, with portions of the building on the ground. […]

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Congrats to 2023 Calista Storyknife Contest Winners

Two Shareholders who completed newsletter survey each won $1,000. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation would like to congratulate the two winners of the 2023 Calista Storyknife Contest: ·Nellie L. Abraham, Chefornak ·Samantha V.E. (Tinker) George, Pilot Station […]

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Study: ‘Forever chemicals’ barely present in Arctic Alaska fish

by Jeff Richardson A new study has found minute levels of chemical contamination in a small sample of Arctic coastal fish species, an encouraging finding for residents who rely on them for subsistence foods. The study […]

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“Forever chemicals” on Alaskan Army Bases are a Threat to Veterans and Surrounding Communities

by Miguel Levya In the mid-to-late 1960s, the Navy’s research lab partnered with the 3M chemical corporation to develop a firefighting solution that would quickly quell difficult hydrocarbon fuel blazes. The result of this collaboration was […]

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A youth center, a food incubator and more: 25 projects receive Foundation support

by the Rasmuson Foundation Aspiring entrepreneurs in Anchorage will gain a place to grow their food businesses. A Southeast community will transform part of a historic cannery into a community gathering space. In the Northwest […]

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Board of Education taking public comments on high school sports athletes

The Alaska Board of Education is now taking public comments on a proposal to prohibit biological males who identify as females from competing against high school girl athletes. The 30-day public comment ends on July […]

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NO indication of a serial killer in the Anchorage or Mat-Su Valley area

Joint Alaska State Troopers and Anchorage Police Department public service announcement. The Alaska State Troopers and Anchorage Police Department have heard several rumors throughout Southcentral Alaska about a serial killer that has allegedly been murdering […]

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Calista Corporation announces final 2023 Proxy Prize Winners

More than 12,600 Shareholders qualified for $17,000 in proxy prizes. Ten Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation Shareholders are final 2023 Online Regular and Regular proxy prize winners in the 49th Annual Meeting of Shareholders. More than 12,600 […]

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First Lady Jill Biden to travel to Bethel

First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Bethel, Alaska on Wednesday, May 17th to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic investments to expand broadband connectivity in Native American communities, including Alaska Native communities in Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim […]