President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed speeding the acquisition and building of new Coast Guard icebreakers that can operate year-round in the nation’s polar regions, part of an effort to close the gap between the United States and other nations, …
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On the final day of my trip to Alaska, I understand that I became the first president to travel above the Arctic Circle.
I’m proud and happy I got to do it — because some pretty extraordinary people live up …
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This young man is helping himself to a serving of Akutuq, a tasty dessert treat.…
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Building a great team takes strong leadership and knowledgeable staff. Each team member is relied on to do their part in making the system operate at top functionality. Effeciencies increase, which increase profits, which increase dividends to shareholders.…
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A boat in Bristol Bay is a major source of transportation and livelihood.
With nine major rivers connecting regional communities, an abundance of marine and freshwater fishing, and the need to transport people and goods across numerous bodies of …
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Jay Hammond was the fourth governor of the State of Alaska and the individual many Alaskans consider the father of the Permanent Fund. Even after he left office, Hammond was one of the most popular, influential and important voices in …
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Alaska Native leaders who met privately with President Barack Obama say his three-day visit to Alaska last week highlighted the valuable role tribes can play in battling the state’s towering problems, though Sen. Lisa Murkowski pointed out one key group …
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PetroCard has been in the petroleum industry for over 30 years. Their company mission soundssimple: to provide “More than just fuel.” But what that means is they don’t just sell products. PetroCard provides value added services with their industry …
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The basket work of the Bristol Bay people is an impressive mix of craftsmanship and utilitarianism. Woven from grasses or stitched together from birch bark, every basket serves a purpose in the subsistence lifestyle.…
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