Throughout his twelve years as Alaska’s U.S. Senator, Mike Gravel relished stirring controversy, but he died quietly at his home in Seaside, California, on Saturday at the age of 91, surrounded by family.
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Federal officials: Emails threatening Alaska voters to ‘vote for Trump’ came from Iran
The messages appeared to target registered Democrats and also went to voters in Florida, national media reported.
Q&A: Washington Post correspondent talks about reporting on climate change on the North Slope
The Washington Post made the North Slope village of Nuiqsut front page news under a provocative headline: “Alaska’s warming, but can’t quit big oil.”
Murkowski speaks with constituents about health care during Senate recess
Wrangell got some national attention on the Fourth of July, but it wasn’t for its parade.. It was because of a visit from U.S. Senate Lisa Murkowski. She was one of just four of the Senate’s 52 Republicans to make a public appearance during the national holiday. Longtime Alaska journalist Julia O’Malley covered Murkowski’s Wrangell…
EPA funds for Native water projects could disappear under Trump administration
The White House wants to eliminate Environmental Protection Agency funds for water projects in Alaska Native villages, according to an article in the Washington Post on Wednesday, March. 1. The article said the Trump administration’s plans for the EPA budget also include trimming grants to states by 30 percent and eliminating climate-change initiatives.
Reporter from Alaska Jose DelReal booted from Mike Pence event
The Washington Post’s style section reports that Jose DelReal was blocked Wednesday from covering a campaign event for vice presidential nominee Mike Pence in Wisconsin.
With Jason Rezaian Jailed For 500 Days, His Brother Visits Iran’s Mission At U.N.
Ali Rezaian brought to Iran’s Mission at the United Nations a petition for his brother’s release that has been signed by 500,000 people.
Of All U.S. Police Shootings, One-Quarter Reportedly Involve The Mentally Ill
In compiling a database of fatal police shootings, The Washington Post took an extra step — finding details about the mental health of the deceased. Reporter Kimberly Kindy relates what she learned.
Will ‘The New York Times’ Be Next To Be Sold?
After Monday’s surprising news that Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is buying The Washington Post for $250 million — a deal that came just days after the Boston Globe was sold for $70 million to Boston Red Sox owner John Henry — a question naturally occurs: Who’s next?