BURBANK, California, March 7 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: * * * THURSDAY, MARCH 23 10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT - Alaska Daily: "Truth is a Slow Bullet" (110) Logline: While making progress on Gloria's case, both Eileen and Roz are offered new career opportunities, leaving them to consider what may lie beyond Alaska. Meanwhile, Bob steps out of his comfort zone, and Austin's custody agreement turns sour. (TV-14) Watch episodes on demand and on Hulu the day f  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 8 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on March 7, 2023: Today Governor Mike Dunleavy announced two education bills which will be filed this week. One bill is a teacher recruitment and retention incentive that will provide full-time, certified classroom teachers a cash payment each July for a period of three years. The other bill ensures transparency in schools by codifying parental rights and by requiring school districts to adopt procedures   more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 9 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: Home to nearly half of the nation's 547 federally recognized Tribes, Alaska's Native heritage is as rich as it is diverse. As Alaska's largest telecom provider, GCI is committed to understanding and honoring the traditions, languages, art forms, and core values that have guided Alaska Native cultures and people for millennia. To support that goal, GCI is launching a year-long, companywide Indigen  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: When you are Mary Peltola, being too extreme is a big problem. That's exactly where Peltola found herself today -- not just too far-left for Alaska voters, but also too far-left for fellow Democrats, including Chuck Schumer. 33 Senate Democrats rejected the reduced sentences for violent crime that Mary Peltola supported just weeks prior. Read more here (https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/389049  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 9 (TNSper) -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release on March 8, 2023: University of Alaska President Pat Pitney announced today that she has selected Aparna Dileep-Nageswaran Palmer, Ph.D., to serve as the next chancellor of the University of Alaska Southeast. Dr. Palmer succeeds UAS Chancellor Karen Carey, who is retiring on June 30, 2023. "Aparna brings a passion for UAS' mission, and a breadth of experience which make her an excellent fit for this   more

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, March 11 (TNSper) -- The University of Alaska issued the following news release: It is with deep sadness that the University of Alaska announces the passing of Regent Darroll R. Hargraves on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after a period of illness, surrounded by family. Regent Hargraves served on the Board of Regents since 2019, and was a long-time, dedicated public servant to the people of Alaska. "On behalf of the Board of Regents and the University community, we offer our deep  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 6 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release: The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has awarded Birth Equity Project funding to five organizations serving pregnant and birthing people in the state. These organizations are led by and serve Washington's Black/African American, African Immigrant, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities. DOH's Birth Equity Project funding seeks to address and reduce the racism faced by   more