No bids in the first of six mandated oil and gas lease sales in the federal waters of Cook Inlet.
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Murkowski, despite misgivings, votes against withdrawing Trump’s power to conduct Iran war
There’s “no question” the president should’ve asked Congress first, she said, but ending combat now doesn’t help.
Alaska lawmakers push Trump administration to waive $100k visa fee for international teachers
Rural Alaska districts are especially reliant on international teachers to keep instructors in their classrooms.
Juneau leaders ask Army Corps why it reversed on long-term glacial outburst flood solution
Agency staff say they want to look at an intermediate solution since the temporary levee could fail before a long-term solution is completed.
Sen. Sullivan says he supports attack on Iran
He spoke of a limited role for the U.S. in regime change: “It’s something that we can shape, but that’s going to be ultimately up to the Iranian people.”
ICE took this mom and her kids from Soldotna. Shock, outrage and sadness came next.
Federal immigration officials detained and deported Sonia Espinoza Arriaga and two of her three sons, ages 5 and 16. As of Thursday, her oldest son remains in custody at an ICE detention center in Washington.