A recent letter from the U.S. State Department acknowledges Alaskans’ concerns about pollution from current and potential British Columbia mines.
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How the world is reacting to Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Although the move has been welcomed by Israel, many key players in the Middle East have cautioned that it is likely to spark violence and derail peace efforts.
Tillerson says he never considered resigning, doesn’t deny calling Trump a ‘moron’
The secretary of state denied a report that he considered stepping down, but did not deny that he called the president a “moron” after a hotly political speech before the Boy Scouts over the summer.
U.S. Senate passes marine debris bill
A bill targeting plastic waste in the ocean and other marine debris cleared the U.S. Senate last week. Alaska’s junior Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, sponsored the legislation.
Unalaskans suspect Coast Guard crew of tagging WWII bunker
Tagging isn’t unusual on the island, even for historic structures like bunkers and barracks. But these big black letters were spray-painted on the outside of the bunker — not hidden inside like most graffiti.
Trump gets his man at the State Department
Rex Tillerson, the former oil company CEO, will now head America’s foreign policy, as skeptical diplomats wait for what’s next.
Exxon’s Tillerson, Trump’s choice for State Dept., has history in Alaska
Exxon has feuded and negotiated with many Alaska governors over the years: over the gas pipeline, the development of the Point Thomson field, the value of the trans-Alaska pipeline, and of course, oil taxes.
For Trump’s secretary of state, buzz centers around Giuliani, Bolton
As diplomats await news of their new boss, all eyes are on Rudy Giuliani, a longtime Trump friend with little foreign policy experience. Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton is also in the running.
In an effort to pressure Trump, Clinton releases tax rate
The Clinton campaign says Hillary and Bill Clinton paid their 2015 federal taxes at a rate of 34.2 percent. The couple’s overall tax rate was 43.2 percent, the campaign said.
Two Benghazi parents sue Hillary Clinton for wrongful death
The parents of two Americans killed in Benghazi are suing Hillary Clinton for wrongful death and other claims. Legal analysts said the case may not meet a high bar to proceed in court.