Alaska DOT&PF awards over $16 million for rural transit improvements
Seniors, people with disabilities, and rural residents in Alaska will see improved transit and mobility services in Fiscal Year 2026 due to new funding.
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League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Sullivan and Murkowski should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’
Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan and Senator Lisa Murkowski to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.
Alaska Division of Agriculture hosts co-op meeting on Palmer slaughter plant
The Alaska Division of Agriculture is organizing a listening session on Thursday, July 17, 2024.
Alaska DOT&PF announces approval of STIP amendment by federal agencies
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has announced the approval of Amendment #2 to the 2024–2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)…
Alaska DOT&PF upgrades statewide road weather information system with solar power
As part of a multi-year effort to modernize its systems, the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has made significant upgrades to the statewide Road Weather Information System…
Sen. Sullivan declines to comment on the VA Home Loan Reform Act as veteran housing fears mount
Senator Sullivan, a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, declined to comment to the Old North News on the VA Home Loan Reform Act.
Alaska Marine Highway seeks input on Winter 2025-26 ferry schedule
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has released its Winter 2025-26 schedule for public review and comment.
Alaska DOT&PF warns against fraudulent text message scams impersonating agencies
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has issued a warning to residents about an increase in fraudulent text messages.
Dalton Highway reopens after flood damage; disaster declaration signed
Governor Michael Dunleavy has signed a State Disaster Declaration following significant flooding damage along the Dalton Highway corridor, between Mileposts 315 and 404.
Alaska Sea Grant fellow Rachel French aids oyster farming growth
Mariculture, the farming of seaweed and shellfish, has seen significant growth in Alaska since the 1970s.
Katie Basile joins Alaska Sea Grant as specialist for Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
Expanding its reach to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, Alaska Sea Grant has appointed Katie Basile as a new specialist.
Alaska Highway receives $7.2M for vital Shakwak project improvements
New funding has been allocated to ensure the Alaska Highway remains operational throughout the year.
Research sheds light on Iliamna Lake’s changing salmon populations
Researchers are gaining new insights into the salmon populations of Iliamna Lake, part of the Bristol Bay region, known for being the world’s largest producer of wild sockeye salmon.
Tribal communities collaborate on adapting to changes in Gulf of Alaska fisheries
Rapid changes in the Gulf of Alaska fisheries are impacting subsistence and commercial fishing practices that many Alaskans rely on for food, livelihood, and cultural well-being.
Alaska Sea Grant trains locals to teach kelp farming
Last month, the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Sciences Center hosted the inaugural Kelp Farm Operations: Training of the Trainers workshop.