A peaceful gathering took place Monday afternoon in Saxman in support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. But speakers expressed concerns beyond what is happening in North Dakota.
Federal Government
Navy has explaining to do about military exercise, Murkowski says
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the Navy is again snubbing the concerns of Alaskans as it prepares for the next Northern Edge. That’s a military exercise, held every two years, that stretches from the Gulf of Alaska into the Interior. The next Northern Edge is scheduled for May. Murkowski says more than 100 Alaskans sent her letters this summer with concerns about the potential impact of the exercise, particularly on fish and marine mammals.
Stock wants to take saw to partisan gridlock in D.C.
Next to incumbent Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s name on November’s General Election ballot will be the names of several people looking to unseat her and take over her job in the United States Senate.
Bombing suspect drew FBI’s attention in 2014 after domestic dispute
The FBI looked into Ahmad Khan Rahami after his father called local authorities. It did not, however, find enough to trigger a full investigation.
Taste the outrage: Donald Trump Jr.’s tweet compares refugees to Skittles
After the Republican presidential candidate’s son compared Syrian refugees to a bowl of poisoned Skittles, the candy’s parent company responded, saying, “Skittles are candy. Refugees are people.”
Firefighters, officers climb for the fallen
Juneau firefighters, law enforcement officers and their families raised $1,500 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
First presidential debate to focus on prosperity, security and nation’s direction
The 90-minute event will be the first onstage matchup for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. It will be before a live audience and contain no commercial breaks.
Bill Clinton: ‘It’s hard’ to think about leaving foundation
The former president talks to NPR about the prospect of stepping away from the Clinton Foundation if his wife is elected — and why even false accusations of impropriety can stick.
Explosion In Manhattan Injures At Least 29
Mayor Bill de Blasio says it appears the explosion was intentionally set, but that there is no evidence of terrorism. Authorities report that none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening.
How ‘Equal Access’ Is Helping Drive Black Renters Out Of Their Neighborhood
San Francisco wants to give long-term residents of a historically African-American area preference in a lottery for new affordable units. Federal officials say that would violate fair housing laws.