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News from November 2022

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End of life: Alaska deaths during week ending Nov. 12 did not exceed death expectancy

By Last Frontier News | Nov 29, 2022

Alaska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Out of state businesses had 26 business licenses issued in week ending Nov. 26

By Last Frontier News | Nov 27, 2022

There were 26 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Nov. 26, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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Alaska deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Nov. 12

By Last Frontier News | Nov 27, 2022

Alaska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New study shows historic drop in Workers’ Compensation costs

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

A biannual study conducted in all 50 states by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services shows a substantial reduction in Workers' Compensation costs in Alaska.

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DNR Veteran spotlight is Christina

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

DNR Veteran spotlight is Christina, who served in the U.S. Air Force and Reserves for 8 years and now works as a Forestry Technician (Fire) Palmer Airtanker Base Manager.

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DNR Veteran spotlight is Michael

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

He’s been with DNR for 2 years!

The November Alaska Reading Newsletter

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

The November Alaska Reading Newsletter is here!

DEED is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA)

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

DEED is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) for State Tribal Education Compacting Demonstration Tribal Partners grants.

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Alaska State Parks!

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

Free parking tomorrow at all parks we manage, and 2023 decals are currently available to order online!

ICYMI: FREE parking TODAY, November 25, at all of Alaska State Parks trailheads

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

Order your 2023 decals here: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/passes.

Water & Wastewater Operators

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

The year is quickly coming to an end.

DEC’s Underground Storage Tanks (UST)

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

DEC’s Underground Storage Tanks (UST) team works hard to regulate USTs in Alaska to protect public health and the environment.

Troopers Seize Rainbow Fentanyl, Arrest Lower 48 Dealers

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

Multi-Day Trooper-led Investigation Results in $150,000 Fentanyl Seizure.

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Public Safety Academy Graduates 43 New Law Enforcement Officers

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

ALET Session 22-02 includes 23 Alaska State and Alaska Wildlife Troopers, 7 Village Public Safety Officers as well as recruits from numerous city, state, and borough police agencies.

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Alaska deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Nov. 5

By Last Frontier News | Nov 22, 2022

Alaska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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23 people die from diseases of the heart in Alaska during week ending Nov. 12

By Last Frontier News | Nov 22, 2022

There were 23 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Alaska in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 22.3% of total deaths by all causes in Alaska.

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Governor Dunleavy Appoints Tyson Gallagher as Chief of Staff

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that Tyson Gallagher will serve as his Chief of Staff.

Alaska State Parks Adds Two New Public Use Cabins in Kodiak

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

Alaska State Parks has two new public use cabins in the Kodiak area, one near Long Lake at Woody Island State Recreation Site and another near Lake Rose Tead at Pasagshak River State Recreation Site.

Alaska State Parks waives parking fees day after Thanksgiving

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

Alaska State Parks will waive parking fees at all park facilities on Friday, Nov. 25 to give Alaskans one more reason to get outside during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend!

Alaska Division of Banking and Securities Issues Interim Temporary Cease and Desist Order to Tycoon Trading LLC

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2022

The Alaska Division of Banking and Securities (DBS) has issued an interim temporary cease and desist order against Tycoon Trading LLC and Garrett Elder.