The state seismologist says the project is still several years and millions of dollars away, but the $2M appropriation is an important milestone.
Government
Alaska governor’s aide arrested and charged with drunk driving in Juneau
Police stopped Forrest Wolfe, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s deputy legislative director, after he nearly caused an accident in a busy area of Downtown Juneau.
Independent attorney Gregg Brelsford is 18th candidate in Alaska governor’s race
Brelsford said he’s running to be what he calls “Alaska’s education governor.”
UAS and Tlingit & Haida partner to create School of Indigenous Studies in ‘historic moment’
The University of Alaska Southeast and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska are working together to create a School of Indigenous Studies.
Small group of Alaskans rally for climate action at Capitol
About 25 people, including organizers and lawmakers, rallied in support of climate bills.
Alaska Legislature passes stopgap budget, amid uncertainty around war-driven oil revenues
Lawmakers said if an expected surge in oil prices does not cover the state’s bills, they will vote for the fifth time in the House on whether to tap state savings.