JUNEAU, Alaska, March 22 (TNSPer) -- The University of Alaska-Southeast issued the following news release: Dannielle Carlson, UAS alumni class of 2017 and Rural Admissions Counselor for UAS is assuming a new position at the University of Alaska Southeast. In her new role, Ms. Carlson will engage with students, counselors and advisors, and communities with a focus on Alaska Native student success. This position supports the University of Alaska system Alaska Native Success Initiative (ANSI) and  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 25 (TNSPer) -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Mark Vasconi to serve as director of the Washington State Broadband Office within the Department of Commerce. Vasconi comes to the job with significant public and private sector experience in telecommunications. During more than a decade with AT&T in Alaska, he held senior executive posts in product development and government affairs including ex  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 22 (TNSPer) -- The University of Alaska-Southeast issued the following news release: Following a nationwide search, Dr. Maren Haavig has been appointed Provost and Dean of Research and Sponsored Programs for the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS). Haavig has served as Interim Provost since July 2020, under Chancellor Karen Carey. At UAS she has also served as Associate Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Graduate Studies and as an Associate Professor of Acc  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 25 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued an Administrative Order Tuesday to establish the Alaska 911 Advisory Board to help improve public safety response across Alaska. This is the first effort to formalize a place for all 911 delivery stakeholders to collaborate and provide a policy framework and standardized process to improve the 911 system. "Declared disasters occur in Alaska every 90 days. Personal e  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 22 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy's Executive Order 121, to divide the State's largest department in two, has become law and takes effect July 1. The reorganization of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will create two smaller, more nimble departments focused on a more proactive approach to serving Alaskans. "Reorganization will create an environment for innovation and greater responsivene  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 24 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a proclamation declaring a vacancy in the Office of the United States Representative and calling for a special election. The special primary shall be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The special election shall be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, to fill the vacancy in the office of the United States Representative. The proclamation is published online here (  more