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Sullivan was elected to be more than a lobbyist
Sen. Dan Sullivan said he “relentlessly pushed for” the emergency Clean Air Act waiver the Environmental Protection Agency granted last week. It will “unlock tens of thousands of gallons per day” in North Slope refining capacity. And “bring relief for Alaska’s families facing high energy costs.”
5 days ago3 min read
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court.
5 days ago6 min read
Weekend sees surge of sockeye, capsized boats in Haines
The Chilkoot River sockeye run arrived in a large surge last weekend, bringing the fish count at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Chilkoot Weir to nearly six times what it had been just 48 hours before.
5 days ago3 min read
Landmark federal housing law tries new ways to boost local building
Congress gives states and cities more flexibility in how they can spend grant money.
5 days ago6 min read
Lawsuits seek to overturn permit for road construction through Alaska wildlife refuge
Two new lawsuits say the US Army Corps of Engineers violated the law by issuing a wetlands-fill permit for a road through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge wetlands.
5 days ago4 min read
Fourth virus outbreak reported on National Geographic Sea Bird, ship cancels July 25-30 trip
More than 60 gastrointestinal illness cases in less than two months on 92-person cruise ship that’s being retired by company at end of season.
5 days ago2 min read
Questions about state’s handling of election grow as 3,500 registered voters asked to verify citizenship
Legislative hearing asking if elections director is fairly handling candidates appearing on ballot also addresses concerns from legal citizens about having their status challenged.
6 days ago5 min read
An outsized response
I believe that we Alaskans owe Petersburg Dan Sullivan a thank you for his decision to run regardless of his reasons for that decision. The Alaska Division of Elections has shown its hand early in this election cycle with its convoluted and partisan and illegal efforts to block a valid candidate from the election.
6 days ago3 min read
New manager promises packed barn for this year’s Southeast Alaska State Fair
On the Saturday before the opening of the Southeast Alaska State Fair, McPherson Barn was brimming with activity.
6 days ago4 min read
Get Out the Native Vote initiative galvanizes Alaska Native voters for the 2026 elections
The group aims to turn around a decline in Alaska Native voter turnout through forging statewide partnerships, boosting voter education and outreach, and reducing logistical challenges.
6 days ago5 min read
Juneau athletes in the saddle, on the mats and across the mountains
Bursell’s conquer triathlon, Schooler and Messmer grapple, Wheeler runs Sitka.
6 days ago6 min read
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium to get $400 million in federal settlement
The federal government has agreed to pay the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium $400 million to settle claims of inadequate cost coverage over several years.
6 days ago3 min read
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