Posts Tagged ‘Lisa Murkowski’
Norton Sound Communities Look To Build Commercial Reindeer Economy
“If we did it right,” says Savoonga tribal chief Delbert Pungowiyi, the Bering Straits region “could become Alaska’s reindeer capital.”
Read MoreNome Port Commission Seeks Funding for Incinerator, Discusses Fuel Dispersants, Wave Buoy
The incinerator would handle waste from foreign ships — but the Port needs to find a way to pay for it. A new wave buoy will arrive in early July, providing real-time data.
Read MoreState Emergency Funds Keep Emmonak Women’s Shelter Open Through June
The State Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault board voted on February 1st to issue an emergency grant after the shelter closed in mid-January. It will provide funds through June 30th of this year.
Read MoreMurkowski Bill Targets Ocean Acidification in Rural Communities
Senator Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill in the Senate earlier this month to identify and assess coastal communities most affected by ocean acidification.
Read MoreSenator Murkowski Visits Savoonga for Health Clinic Opening
After the Senate wrapped up its extended session in Washington, Senator Lisa Murkowski returned to Alaska in time to make it to the opening of two new health clinics on St. Lawrence Island.
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