The October 7, 2025 Municipal and Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) elections are quickly approaching. These elections determine who represents us on school boards, city and borough councils, and as Mayor. Local office-holders like Borough Assembly Members, City Council Members, and School Board members are responsible for shaping local policies and budgets. Assemblies govern borough-wide services and taxation, Councils manage …

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AST Incident Number: AK25078259 Craig Albert was reported missing on 08-05-2025 at approximately 1100 hours. He was last seen walking on Front Street in Tanana on the evening of 08-02-2025 wearing a blue sleeveless shirt, blue shorts and tennis shoes. He told a friend that he might go swimming and never showed up at work on 08-04-2025. Searches ofthe area …

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By Linden Staciokas I am the person who is lucky enough to interview the TCC health aides and then write up their profiles for the TCC newsletter. I try to remember that the purpose of these write-ups is two-fold: to introduce the hardworking people who are the first responders for the villages across the region covered by TCC, and to …

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On August 6–7, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) staff traveled to Beaver for the Yukon Flats Subregional Meeting. During the two-day gathering, the TCC team provided updates on a wide range of programs and services, including healthcare, behavioral health, education, employment and training, Village Public Safety Officer (VPSO) and public safety initiatives, as well as hunting and fishing matters important to …

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In August, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership joined Tribal leaders in Hughes for the Yukon Tanana Subregional Meeting. Over the course of two days, participants discussed key issues affecting our communities, including health updates, subregional fund distribution, housing, education, transportation, public safety, and employment. Each village shared reports highlighting their successes, challenges, and needs from the past year. These reports …

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In August, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership, including members of the Executive Board, met with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Senator Dan Sullivan to discuss the healthcare needs of Alaska Native people across Interior Alaska. This meeting was a key opportunity for TCC to advocate on behalf of our …

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By TCC VPSO Sgt. Nate Becker In conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), TCC Public Safety would like to announce our first annual Fire Prevention Week Public Outreach Campaign. The NFPA is a U.S.-based international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating deaths, injury, property damage, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards. As a part of …

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In July, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) leadership traveled to Shageluk for the Lower Yukon Fall Subregional Meeting. Over the course of the gathering, TCC staff presented updates on key topics identified by the subregion, including public safety, education, healthcare, hunting and fishing, energy, and subregional fund distributions. These discussions provided an opportunity for leaders and community members to exchange information, …

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