Andrysiak also said the Army wants to revive relationships with Alaska Native communities to teach soldiers Indigenous survival skills.
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Alaska lawmakers consider resolution urging federal government to let Alaska cruises bypass Canada
The measure would add the Legislature’s to a growing chorus of voices calling for federal action but would not carry the force of law.
Asian Alaskans grapple with anti-Asian racism, feeling unsafe after Atlanta shootings
Reports of hate crimes targeting Asian Americans have increased dramatically over the last year. Stop AAPI Hate, which tracks anti-Asian harassment and violence, reported 3,800 incidents in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic through last February 2021.
State of Alaska, cities, business groups file to defend exemption of Tongass from Roadless Rule
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Attorney General Taylor defends Gov. Dunleavy’s pandemic response in Senate confirmation hearing
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