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Alaska Railroad tries again for federal grant to complete Port Mac Kenzie rail extension
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (1527+ words) Mat-Su officials say Port Mac Kenzie, with a rail connection and some improvements, could be more efficient in shipping ore because there is ample vacant land available for storage and because the distance in transportation from the Interior would be…...
Alaska Governor Candidates Gather Tonight for Forum Hosted by AVCP
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1541+ words) Have any questions? Please give us a call at 907-531-7532 The AVCP will host the Alaska Governor Candidate Forum event tonight at the Glenn Massey Theater at the Mat-Su College. The Alaska Veteran Community Partnership (AVCP), a statewide coalition that connects…...
Independent Anchorage attorney files as 18th candidate for Alaska governor
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (213+ words) Frontiersman Have any questions? Please give us a call at 907-531-7532 Anchorage attorney Gregg Brelsford announced that he is running as an independent for Alaska governor. Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is in his final year of office. He is prevented…...
36 teams slated to compete in 54th Iditarod
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1355+ words) Have any questions? Please give us a call at 907-531-7532 Iditarod 53 champion, Jessie Holmes, arrives under the burled arch in Nome at 2: 55 AM, Friday March 14th, 2025. The 54th running of The Last Great Race on Earth kicks off next week. Iditarod 2026 boasts a…...
Palmer council delays action on homelessness ordinances
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (1453+ words) There were voices in support also. The decision to postpone action was unanimous. Alaska has been inundated with the scourge of drug overdoses, with the state ranking among the highest in the country for overdoses. There are no official reports…...