January 2023

Alaska’s delegation warns about Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

In September 2021, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C., where Biden pledged support for the nation’s sovereignty amid Russian threats. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, Biden accused Russia of launching an invasion against Ukraine. Speaking to the Alaska Legislature Tuesday, Sen. Lisa Murkowski described her alarm over Russia’s aggression …

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EV technology plugs into the Last Frontier

EV technology plugs into the Last Frontier By Linda F. Hersey Fairbanks Daily News-Miner AJ’s OldTown Steakhouse & Tavern, a roadside restaurant for wayfarers, just made history in America’s adoption of electric vehicles, including in far-flung places like remote Alaska. An ultra-fast EV charging station opened Sept. 23 at the Homer restaurant, which is more …

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U.S. Defense Secretary Austin meets with Alaska leaders

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, second from left, speaks Saturday with instructors from the U.S. Army Northern Warfare Training Center (NWTC) displaying a Small Unit Support Vehicle (SUSV) as U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, left, and U.S. Army Alaska Commanding General Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler look on. Speaking with Secretary Austin are NWTC Commandant Maj. …

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