The Homer City Council on Monday passed a ban on plastic shopping bags, citing harmful effects on the land and marine environments.
Health
Bartlett Regional Hospital hires new CFO
Bartlett Regional Hospital has hired a new Chief Financial Officer.
New Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO focuses on collaboration
Today (Wednesday) was the first day on the job for Bartlett Regional Hospital’s new CEO Chris Harff. She spent it getting a tour of the hospital, getting to know some of the staff, and asking questions.
Construction and fishing named most dangerous occupations in Alaska
Alaska is once again near the top of the list in workplace injuries and fatalities. The state’s construction and fishing industries contribute to the bulk of the incidents.
Murkowski to hold health care forum
Murkowski says good health care should be more accessible for Alaskans but she says this law isn’t the answer for providing that.
Earned a Say? Then speak up
As Alaska ages, Social Security and Medicare benefits become more important.