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Mar 19 2019

Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., shown here at 2019 CERAWeek, are talking a lot about climate change.

Green New Deal? Murkowski says no, opts for middle way on climate.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Climate Change, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, Politics, Science & Tech

Sen. Lisa Murkowski is talking about global warming more than ever. While the Green New Deal is a lightning rod in Congress, Murkowski says she’s reaching for what’s politically possible.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | March 19, 2019 2:26 pm

Mar 18 2019

Liz Cornejo explains the Palmer Project at a public forum focused on mining and water on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Cornejo is vice president of community and external affairs for Canadian company Constantine Metal Resources Limited. (Photo by Daysha Eaton, KHNS)

Court rules against Klukwan, conservation groups in mine exploration lawsuit

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Crime & Courts, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Local Government, Southeast, State Government

A federal court ruled Friday that the Bureau of Land Management does not have to consider future impacts of mine development before approving activities for mineral exploration in the Chilkat Valley.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | March 18, 2019 2:43 pm

Mar 16 2019

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Sen. Lisa Murkowski look at some old-growth logs in the yard at Viking Lumber in Klawock. The two toured Prince of Wales Island on July 5, 2018. (Photo by Leila Kheiry/KRBD)

Tongass old growth timber sale gets go-ahead despite habitat concerns

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Southeast, Timber, Wildlife

The U.S. Forest Service is moving ahead with one of the largest old growth timber sales Southeast Alaska has seen in years. The project projects harvesting as much as 225 million board feet of old growth lumber.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | March 16, 2019 4:28 am

Mar 14 2019

Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan after the Department of the Interior's surprise announcement of the cancellation of off-shore drilling leases at the 2015 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention. (Photo by Mikko Wilson/KTOO)

Murkowski votes to block Trump’s emergency; Sullivan votes opposite

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Federal Government, Military, Nation & World, Politics

Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of a dozen Republicans who voted to cancel the emergency. Sen. Dan Sullivan voted with 40 other Republicans against rejecting President Donald Trump’s declaration.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | March 14, 2019 7:16 pm

Mar 13 2019

The Tongass National Forest near Wrangell, Alaska, 2016.

The Alaska Roadless Rule decision is moving along. Some tribal governments say it’s moving too fast.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Southeast, Subsistence, Timber, Transportation

The Organized Village of Kake says the timeline has felt rushed for a decision that could have a major impact on rural Southeast Alaska.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | March 13, 2019 4:16 pm

Mar 13 2019

A view from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Environmental group says Interior hid gaps in ANWR science

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Environment, Federal Government, North Slope, Science & Tech

An environmental group has published 18 memos that outline gaps in knowledge about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. But the Interior Department says the memos are intended to inform future work and haven’t been concealed.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | March 13, 2019 1:52 pm

Mar 11 2019

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, addressed the Alaska Food Festival and Conference on March 8, 2019.

Sullivan weighs in on border wall, proposed state budget cuts

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | Economy, Federal Government, Fisheries, Military, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

During a stop in Homer, Sen. Dan Sullivan touted his legislative victories and voiced support for Alaska military projects. He also urged the state Legislature to avoid budget cuts that would impact federal spending in Alaska.

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | March 11, 2019 2:16 pm

Mar 10 2019

FDA clears path for genetically engineered salmon

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | 2 Alaska, Economy, Federal Government, Fisheries, Food, Nation & World, Science & Tech

Genetically engineered salmon is on its way to the United States after FDA announced the cancellation of the last barrier keeping the fish out of the country.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | March 10, 2019 5:05 am

Mar 08 2019

Public comment period for Pebble’s draft EIS underway, but critics stress shortcomings

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Science & Tech, Southwest, State Government

Aside from concerns that the 90-day review period isn’t enough time to examine the 1,400-page document, critics say the draft environmental impact statement’s shortcomings render it insufficient.

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | March 8, 2019 5:33 pm

Mar 07 2019

Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, at his swearing-in ceremony, March 14, 1973. Speaker of the House Carl Albert, D-Okla., administers the oath, with House Minority Leader Gerald Ford, R-Mich.

Don Young: 46 years in an office he never expected to win

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Federal Government, Politics

Rep. Don Young is now the longest-serving Republican in the history Congress. He reflects on his legacy, and on the goofs and gaffes that punctuate his career.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | March 7, 2019 3:29 pm

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Green New Deal? Murkowski says no, opts for middle way on climate.

Court rules against Klukwan, conservation groups in mine exploration lawsuit

Tongass old growth timber sale gets go-ahead despite habitat concerns

Murkowski votes to block Trump’s emergency; Sullivan votes opposite

The Alaska Roadless Rule decision is moving along. Some tribal governments say it’s moving too fast.

Environmental group says Interior hid gaps in ANWR science

Sullivan weighs in on border wall, proposed state budget cuts

FDA clears path for genetically engineered salmon

Public comment period for Pebble’s draft EIS underway, but critics stress shortcomings

Don Young: 46 years in an office he never expected to win

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