In Alaska, the final numbers aren’t in yet. The two insurers on the state’s federally run marketplace are reporting they had 7,500 enrollees by mid March.
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Landmark subsistence decision stands
The Katie John lawsuit over subsistence fishing rights is finally over.
Boost in B.C. mining has Alaska fishermen nervous
The head of British Columbia’s government has pledged to spur mining development, and that has fishermen in Southeast Alaska nervous.
Seismologists, lawmakers call for earthquake early warning system
Seismologists and several lawmakers said Congress needs to pony up for an earthquake early warning system.
Final days to enroll in health insurance
The Obama administration wants to make sure that if you try to enroll for health care by March 31, you will get it, even if you haven’t quite finished the application process.
Murkowski presses demand for King Cove road
Murkowski has been hammering Jewell in the press for months over her decision in December rejecting the road, through 10 miles of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to Cold Bay.
Two Alaskans, two very different Affordable Care Act experiences
As Alaskans navigate the complicated health law, two people have had very different experiences.
Court: Reinstate Tongass roadless rule exemption
A federal appeals court issued an opinion Wednesday saying the roadless rule should not apply to Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
Murkowski: Clean Water Act rule a threat to development
Critics say the rule would expand the reach of the Clean Water Act to cover most creeks and wetlands across the country.
Ex-secretary of state endorses Dan Sullivan in tight U.S. Senate race
Former secretary of state Condoleeza Rice stars in an ad for Republican challenger Dan Sullivan.