Rep. Begich says he’d have voted yes even if President Trump were still urging no.
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Alaska station that covered devastating storm cuts jobs
KYUK public TV and radio station in Western Alaska serves dozens of villages damaged by Typhoon Halong. But with federal funding eliminated, KYUK makes severe cuts to its staff and news department.
‘It’s just been a frustrating time’: Juneau’s federal workers return to their posts after shutdown ends
Reopening the federal government has not necessarily been a smooth process for some local agency workers who went 43 days without pay.
Tribes and environmental groups sue to stop road planned for Alaska wildlife refuge
Three lawsuits take aim at a Trump administration-approved land trade that would allow for a road through designated wilderness in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Fairbanks mother speaks on her 2-month detainment by ICE
Atcharee Buntow said she’s happy to be back, but she’s afraid of what will happen next.
Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown
The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.