The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the latest Outside group to launch campaign ads in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race.
Federal Government
Southcentral Foundation Reaches Historic Settlement With IHS
The Southcentral Foundation announced a settlement with the Indian Health Service over contract payments represent the largest IHS settlement in history.
Juneau’s efforts to redraw flood maps produces results
The city has been working with property owners and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to amend the flood maps.
Can an aggressive Russia remain our nice Arctic neighbor?
Arctic experts are wondering about international relations in the Arctic and whether the era of cooperation with Russia is over.
Izembek road issue may be headed to court
The State of Alaska may sue to set up a right-of-way through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Coast Guard releases findings on Kulluk grounding
The Coast Guard has released the results of an investigation into the grounding of Shell’s Kulluk drill rig at the end of their troubled Arctic drilling season.
Don Young lights into Interior Secretary Over King Cove
Don Young was allotted five minutes to question Jewell on the president’s $12 billion budget for Interior. Young asked only about King Cove.
NMFS clears commercial fishing in sea lion habitat
The National Marine Fisheries Service is prepared to loosen controversial limits on commercial fishing in the western Aleutian Islands.
Tribal judge: Bill to improve village public safety doesn’t go far enough
The U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee today looked at a raft of bills aimed at improving the safety of Native American communities.
Feds Ask King Cove to Weigh In on Road Alternatives
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has asked officials from King Cove for an alternative to the road.