On April 25th, Pastor Mike Sloan and his group were on a plane from Bangkok to Kathmandu when the earthquake struck.
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Tlingit-Haida pushes for larger tribal role in U.N.
The Juneau-based Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska wants a larger forum to address its concerns.
Obama Confident In Asia Trade Pact, But Track Record For Deals Is Spotty
Following a South Korean trade pact in 2012, the U.S. deficit with that country widened by 80 percent. But some argue that if the U.S. doesn’t create trade rules, there won’t be any.
UAF to play central role in US-led Arctic Council
Now that the United States has assumed chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the University of Alaska Fairbanks will play a central role in carrying out the U.S. agenda in the region, UAF’s top two administrators said Friday.
US to assume Arctic Council chair amid dispute over Russian military moves
The United States will take over Friday as chair of the Arctic Council, the international body of representatives from eight nations with territory in the region.
Senate Finance considering bringing on former commissioners as consultants
The Senate Finance Committee is considering hiring two former state commissioners to help lawmakers review state spending and address massive budget deficits.
Security everywhere, sirens constant says Juneau man in Paris
“I don’t want it to make my impression of Paris any bad or worse because it has really nothing to do with Paris. It’s an international problem,” says Henry DeCherney.
Alaska seafood companies seek retaliatory ban on Russian fish
It’s been just over two weeks since Russia banned imports of American food products into its country. Now, Alaska’s seafood industry is asking the U.S. government to strike back.
Parnell signs bill opposing Beringia International Park
Governor Sean Parnell has signed into law a piece of legislation to stop development of the Beringia International park.
Russia’s import ban hits Alaskan seafood industry
Alaska’s seafood industry is getting caught in the middle of a power struggle between Russia and western nations.