A Canadian company conducting exploration for a potential mine about 35 miles north of Haines was recently granted permission to grow its project.
Federal Government
On immigration, Trump appears to shift focus to getting ‘rid of the bad ones’
Donald Trump had promised to identify and remove the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States illegally. But the candidate wouldn’t say whether his new comments are a policy shift.
President Obama tours flood destruction in Louisiana
Obama is visiting a neighborhood in East Baton Rouge Parish more than a week after flooding hit southeastern Louisiana, killing at least 13 people and damaging or destroying more than 60,000 homes.
Update: Tribal assistance, job programs lose funds
Southeast Alaska’s regional tribal government is temporarily ending programs that help clients find jobs and pay for living expenses.
National podcaster discusses data and Alaska political climate
The way that data’s been used by politicians to get elected president goes much further back than Avirgan expected
U.S. federal judge grants nationwide injunction blocking White House transgender policy
The Obama administration advised school districts that trans students should be given access to bathrooms based on gender identity. A judge in Texas says the guidance can’t be enforced for now.
Louisiana Takes Stock Of The Damage After Devastating Flooding
The state is entering recovery mode after the flooding killed 13 people and damaged at least 60,000 homes across 20 parishes. It’s expected to take months and the governor says the state needs help.
Department of Defense wants better, smarter military health care
The Department of Defense is looking for ways to make military health care in Alaska more efficient. Navy Admiral Raquel Bono came to Alaska to learn what is working and what needs to change.
Justice Sotomayor visits Anchorage
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Justice Department will phase out its use of private prisons
Federal officials said the contract facilities don’t offer substantial cost-savings or provide the same level of security as those run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.