Politics

The Skagway Borough has bought more time from the state to clear the way for city dock improvements.

Coral in an area in the Atlantic Ocean stretching from Connecticut to Virginia has been protected from deep-sea commercial fishing gear, by a new rule issued this week.

President Obama gave one of his final news conferences as president on Friday. Here, NPR reporters provide context on five different Obama quotes.

Congressman Ryan Zinke believes federal land should remain in federal ownership. That’s heresy to many Alaskans, particularly Republicans.

The president also warned Russia, whom U.S. intelligence is accusing of interfering in the presidential election, “We can do stuff to you.”

Lawmakers want to know if the trust’s board and employees are following the state laws regarding how investments are handled, transparency and conflict of interest.

Speaking at a private event, the failed Democratic presidential candidate talked about the Russian president and what she believes contributed to her defeat to Donald Trump.

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, is a much better appointment for Indian Country. Zinke is no less conservative than Rodgers, but since his days in the Montana legislature he has had an open door. He has reached out to tribes in a number of ways. He introduced and championed the Blackfeet water compact and he has supported federal recognition for the Little Shell Band of Chippewa Cree.

A Hillary Clinton supporter from Anchorage is suing Alaska’s three members of the Electoral College, claiming their anticipated votes for President-elect Donald Trump next Monday will violate her constitutional rights.

The last-minute regulation blocks state agencies from withholding federal funds from the family planning organization.