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Whitney-Marie Bostick Begins Work as Juneau DA
November 3, 2024 (Juneau, AK) – Whitney-Marie Bostick begins her new position as the Juneau District Attorney this week. “Ms. Bostick joined the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office in 2019 as an attorney in the General Trial Unit before moving...

First National Bank Alaska Announces Unaudited Results for Third Quarter 2024
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Bank Alaska’s (OTCQX:FBAK) net income for the third quarter of 2024 was $18.0 million, or $5.68 per share. This compares to a net income of $15.5 million, or $4.90 per share, for...

Nova Minerals Limited Announces Pricing of Public Offering
Melbourne, Australia, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” and the “Company”) (Nasdaq NVA, NVAWW) (ASX: NVA), (OTC: NVAAF)(FSE: QM3)), a gold and critical minerals exploration stage company focused on advancing the...

First National Bank Alaska declares regular and special dividends for fourth quarter, both payable in December
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Board of Directors meeting held Oct. 31, 2024, First National Bank Alaska (OTCQX:FBAK) declared a cash dividend of $3.20 per share for shareholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2024, payable...

FEMA Opening Disaster Recovery Center in Juneau
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center on Wednesday, October 30 in Juneau, Alaska to provide one-on-one assistance for people affected by the August 5-6 Juneau Mendenhall glacier flooding. Recovery specialists from FEMA and...

Muddy Water Adventures Launches Exclusive Bear Viewing in Wrangell, Alaska
Muddy Water Adventures launches new bear viewing in Alaska, offering unique Alaska bear watching tours in Wrangell’s pristine wilderness. WRANGELL, AK, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Muddy Water Adventures is thrilled to...

BMG Money Expands Into Alaska, Nevada & North Carolina
Latest expansion marks a new milestone for BMG Money, now operating in 42 states and the District of Columbia to help alleviate employee financial stress MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BMG Money today announced...

IRS relief now available to flood victims in the Juneau area; multiple deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025
IR-2024-282, Oct. 25, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in the Juneau area of Alaska, affected by flooding that began on Aug. 5, 2024. Affected taxpayers now have...

State of Alaska and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Flooding Survivors
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in the City and Borough of Juneau affected by the flooding that occurred August 5-6, 2024. Assistance may include funds for home repairs, temporary rental assistance,...

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Alaska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from Aug. 5-6, 2024. The President's action makes federal funding available to...

Interior Department Signs Three Landmark Co-Stewardship Agreements with Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Department of the Interior today celebrated the signing of three landmark agreements with Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations to advance co-stewardship...

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Alaska Tribal Representation on Federal Subsistence Board
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture today announced a final rule to strengthen Alaska Tribal representation on the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB),...

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Alaska Tribal Representation on Federal Subsistence Board
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2024 — The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture today announced a final rule to strengthen Alaska Tribal representation on the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB), which manages subsistence use on federal lands and waters...

Lynden carries 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest to Washington, D.C.
Anchorage, AK, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almost 10 years ago, Lynden Transport was selected to carry the Capitol Christmas Tree from the pristine forests of Alaska to the nation’s capital. This year, Lynden will once again deliver this...

Nova Minerals Drills 39m @ 5.4 g/t Au from Surface at the RPM Deposit on its Estelle Gold-Antimony Project, in Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) is pleased to announce further high-grade thick intercepts from another seven holes of the 21 hole reverse...

Nova Minerals Announces 41m @ 4.6 g/t Au from Surface at the RPM deposit on its Estelle Gold-Antimony Project, in Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nova Minerals Limited (“Nova” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NVA) (ASX: NVA) (FRA: QM3) is pleased to announce further high-grade intercepts from the first eight holes of the 21 hole reverse...

Muddy Water Adventures Unveils Wrangell Alaska Day Tours for Adventure Enthusiasts
Muddy Water Adventures announces new Wrangell Alaska day tours, offering immersive experiences in glacier exploration and wildlife observation. WRANGELL, AK, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Muddy Water Adventures has...

Justice Department to Award More Than $84M in Grants to American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes
The Justice Department has awarded 152 grants to 90 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes through its Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS), totaling more than $84 million. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced these awards...

Mission Critical Facilities International Delivers 20 Microgrids to Alaska’s OTZ Telecommunications Company
SPICEWOOD, Texas, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Critical Facilities International (MCFI), a Mission Critical Group Company and power systems integrator that designs, delivers, and installs comprehensive packaged power solutions,...

Raven Advisory LLC announces partnership with Alaska Center for UAS Integration
Raven Advisory announces partnership with Alaska Center for UAS Integration, the lead for the FAA's University of Alaska UAS Test Site, to develop "DOME". FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Raven Advisory's...