Alaska’s population increased by 932 people – 0.1 percent – from April 2020 to July 2021.

Finance Director Terry Eubank tells City Council that every year since 1992, all of the communities within FMA 14 have elected the alternative allocation method, which was recommended at the meeting.

The approval, which was effective January 1, 2022, means Alaska’s IHP will remain compliant with federal law as required by the 2018 Farm Bill.

The presentations ranged from several topics including regional real estate, tourism, the Alaska Marine Highway System, mariculture, manufacturing and the oil and gas industry.

The airline states that they need to build more reliability back into their operation as they deal with the impacts of Omicron and during a time when guests generally fly less.

Due to recent snowfall, wind, and rain events in Southcentral and Interior Alaska, numerous reports were received indicating that moose are exhibiting aggressive behavior towards people and pets.

State Epidemiologist, Dr. Joe McLaughlin in a COVID-19 science ECHO on Wednesday said, “The United States is currently experiencing a steep rise in cases due to the Omicron variant. CDC reported out on Monday, roughly 80% increase in cases over the last seven days.”

According to Jon Marsh, WESA Fire Chief, the service area depends heavily on volunteers to respond to incidents adequately and safely.

Petty Officer 1st Class Nate Littlejohn says that through MSTF operations, the Coast Guard observed the impacts of climate change to the Arctic and western portions of Alaska.

Governor Mike Dunleavy has asked the Alaska Department of Law to request an expedited ruling for Tuesday’s lawsuit filed by students over the Higher Education Investment Fund.