It’s no secret that the high cost of energy in rural Alaska is a barrier to economic development and one of the primary reasons many residents are leaving village life behind.
Federal Government
President Obama proposes options to delay sequester
The across the board government spending cuts go into effect two weeks from Friday. This week President Barack Obama proposed a short term mix of spending cuts and tax increases to delay the sequester, but Republicans on Capitol Hill called it dead on arrival.
USPS to scale back hours at Douglas and Auke Bay post offices
Starting March 4th, the Douglas station will only be open 1 to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Auke Bay will be open from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Alaska’s Congressional delegation reacts to Jewell’s nomination as Interior Secretary
President Barack Obama nominated REI chief executive Sally Jewell to lead the Department of the Interior Wednesday. It’s a Cabinet position with incredible influence over Alaska.
State of the Union 2/12
Tuesday, February 12, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address, the first address of his second term.
UPDATE: Begich, Murkowski weigh in on mail announcement
Postmaster Gen. Patrick Donahoe confirmed Wednesday morning that USPS is moving to eliminate Saturday delivery of first-class mail.