Of the 10,865 people living in North Slope Borough, Alaska in 2021, 40.5% (4,399) were women and 59.5% (6,466) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by North Alaska News.
December 7, 2023, marks the 82nd anniversary of the attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This military assault claimed the lives of over 2,400 American soldiers and citizens and wounded over a thousand more. The resulting destruction was immense – in addition to the loss of infrastructure on the base, 20 American naval vessels, including eight battleships of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association Inc., and over 300 airplanes were sunk or destroyed.
Of the 7,776 citizens living in Northwest Arctic Borough in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
Of the 10,070 citizens living in Nome Census Area in 2021, 93.9% said they were only one race, while 6.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
Of the 10,865 citizens living in North Slope Borough in 2021, 93.1% said they were only one race, while 6.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
Alaska's Governor, Mike Dunleavy, marked Alaska Day with a strong statement on Twitter, asserting the state's commitment to defending its rights and holding the Department of Interior accountable for what he deemed an illegal cancellation of ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) leases by the federal government.
Oct 24th - Mike Dunleavy, Governor of Alaska, expressed his sadness over the passing of Vic Fischer, stating, "I am sad to hear about the passing of Vic Fischer. Vic’s lifelong commitment to service and his contributions have shaped the Alaska we know today." Fischer, a German-born American politician, was a member of the Democratic Party and played a significant role as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention that drafted Alaska's constitution in 1955 and 1956. Fischer passed away on Oct 22nd at the age of 99.
Governor Mike Dunleavy has declared October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Alaska, bringing attention to a pervasive issue that affects communities across the state. In his proclamation, Governor Dunleavy stated, "Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Alaska."
On Oct 10, 2023, Josiah Patkotak, who had represented House District 40 as an independent, stepped down from his legislative role. Governor Mike Dunleavy is now inviting any eligible Alaskan living in House District 40 to apply for the vacant seat.