Clergy, immigration attorneys and advocates raised concerns about increased ICE operations in Alaska, particularly the detention of minors.
Federal Government
Department of the Interior set to cede millions of acres of public land to the State of Alaska
State officials are calling it a win for Alaska’s economic sovereignty, but some residents are worried about losing longstanding subsistence rights.
UA Board of Regents to continue anti-DEI policy, despite federal court ruling
University maintains its ‘unwavering’ commitment to equal rights and points to federal funding threat.
Forest Service opens public comment for Tongass National Forest plan revision
The public process to inform the next decade of forest management has begun.
ICE detains Soldotna kindergartner and family
The mom had a legal authorization to work as she sought asylum, her husband says.
With Western Alaska salmon runs weak, managers set limits on the pollock fleet’s chum bycatch
A measure years in the making will establish a cap for Alaska-bound chum salmon accidentally intercepted in trawl nets, addressing a hot-button issue that has divided the state’s fish harvesters.