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Public records lawsuit seeks video of alleged assault by Alaska state troopers
A civil rights attorney is suing the Alaska Department of Public Safety for access to body camera footage related to an alleged assault by two Alaska state troopers against a Kenai Peninsula man. This month, DPS Commissioner James Cockrell told reporters that he was “totally sickened” by what he saw in the footage, which inspired […]
Charted: Less competition for Northwest homebuyers
A shrinking share of Northwest homes are getting multiple offers, per a report from real estate research group John Burns. Of note: The region includes Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Why it matters: Less competition is a good thing for the few buyers still looking. House hunters...
USACE staff observe dam infrastructure in Switzerland in preparation for tunnel project in Alaska
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON – Although the project development team was thousands of miles from home, the scenery felt strangely familiar. The peaks and glaciers of their daily lives in Alaska had been replaced with similar features in the central European nation of Switzerland, where staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District toured dam infrastructure in the heart of the rugged Swiss Alps as part of a temporary duty trip. After cataloguing their findings abroad, the team would then return to Alaska with a renewed perspective for the improvement of the Lowell Creek Flood Diversion project set in similar mountains near Seward.
U.S. Air National Guard reverses staff changes at Alaska National Guard after warnings
The federal government is reversing course on pending changes to the Alaska Air National Guard after staff and the state’s congressional delegation warned that the modifications could decimate the force. On Tuesday, Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak, acting director of the Air National Guard, sent a letter to Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, stating that the “Fulltime […]
Juneau playmaker Jayden Johnson named Alaska Athlete of the Week after shining on gridiron
Juneau High School football player Jayden Johnson was named our Alaska Athlete of the Week after amassing 171 yards on five touches and scoring two touchdowns to help Juneau beat Service 48-6 Saturday in Juneau. The multi-dimensional senior racked up 58 yards receiving, 58 yards rushing and 55 passing for...
Construction Employment Rises in 65% of Metro Areas
(AGC) Construction employment rose in 232, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between July 2023 and July 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that their latest workforce survey shows contractors are still eager to hire more employees but face difficulty finding qualified workers.
Anchorage leaders hope proposed parental leave and telework policies will bolster city workforce
Many Anchorage city employees could soon have paid parental leave and flexible teleworking options. Municipal leaders hope the new policies, if approved, will help fill a high number of vacancies. “The level of vacancies that we find ourselves with now is historically very out of the norm and high,” said...
Petersburg Mobilizes Against Invasive Green Crabs on Alaska’s Shores
The European Green Crab, a small but formidable invasive species, has recently made its way into the waters of Southeast Alaska. In response, Petersburg residents are increasing their efforts to track and combat this unwelcome visitor. On July 19, a group of 19 volunteers gathered on the shores of Mitkof...
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