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This article contains AI-assisted content. Juneau, Alaska - Austin Nolan Dwight Rutherford, 29, of Juneau, and former armored transport guard, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for stealing over $579,000 from three banks and two federal credit unions. Rutherford, who was employed by Axiom Armored Transport from January 2019 to March 2022, committed these thefts while serving his role as an armed currency transport guard for the company.

This article contains AI-assisted content. Kotzebue, Alaska - Matthew Owen, 66, and Julie Owen, 60, of Kasilof, Alaska, have been charged with several federal regulation violations related to the illegal commercial transportation of caribou hunters in the Noatak National Preserve in northwest Alaska during 2019 and 2020.

VALDEZ, AK - According to a press release issued by the City of Valdez on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in a significant development for the City of Valdez, an $880,000 Child Care Community INNOVATION Grant has been awarded, signaling a pivotal step toward addressing the pressing child care needs within the community.

This article contains AI-assisted content. Anchorage, Alaska - Togiak Management Services LLC, an Alaska Native Corporation-owned company, has been granted a new contract to support the United States Navy. The $24,203,108 contract is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement aimed at bolstering the manufacturing and overhaul operations for the Navy's Prototype, Manufacturing, and Test Department. This department is essential for various support equipment and products related to aircraft launch and recovery equipment, which are crucial for naval aircraft operations across the globe.

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In 2022, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell faced criticism from both politicians and consumers for his insistence that inflation was "transitory." It appears he may have been correct, as recent data indicates a downward trend.

This week, in rural Alaska, Santa's sleigh had a new job: delivering presents to a community of Alaska Natives. On Wednesday, Santa's sleigh, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, transported Santa, Mrs. Claus, volunteer elves, and gifts to the youngsters of Tuluksak in shifts. The guard stated in a statement that the flights took off from a location roughly 35 miles (56 kilometers) to the southwest, near the central community of Bethel.

Recognizing the Value of Registered Apprenticeships in Alaska. Alaska, known for its vast landscapes and unique opportunities, is celebrating the 9th anniversary of Apprenticeship Week. This occasion is a tribute to the significant role that Registered Apprenticeships play in the state's workforce development. Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed November 13-19, 2023, as Alaska Apprenticeship Week, emphasizing the importance of apprenticeships in creating pathways to quality jobs and careers.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, along with First Lady Rose Dunleavy, expressed their condolences on the passing of former legislator Kurt Olson, who served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 2005 through 2016, representing the central Kenai Peninsula. In addition to his political career, Olson also contributed to the nation as a member of the U.S. Air Force.

Scientists have reportedly found over 1,500 Giant skeletons in the Alaskan Wilderness. Some theorize it is because Giant Tribes still exist. Stories of Giants have existed since David and Goliath.

Alaska, the last frontier. Alaska is also the most significant state in the United States; it covers 586,000 square miles of land. It is two and a half times larger than Texas, the second biggest state.