The allure of quick profits from resource extraction often comes at the expense of long-term sustainability, not just for the environment but for taxpayers too. Alaska’s vast wilderness and abundant natural resources have long been a source of pride and a cornerstone of its economy,
President Donald Trump’s order to pause the spending of billions of dollars in federal grants triggered a wave of anxiety, fear and uncertainty on Tuesday in Alaska, a state dependent more than any other on federal spending.
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski called the nominee an “influencer” and spoke about the importance of vaccines in Alaska.
Shakespeare once asked, “What’s in a name? Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?” And in the case of Denali, would a mountain by another name be as magnificent?
Just hours into his second term, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order called “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential.” As its name implies, the directive aims to loosen wilderness protections that regulate mining,
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An executive order signed this week by Pres. Donald Trump has closed the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program until further notice. The freeze means the futures of refugees from around the world who were scheduled to come to Alaska are now in limbo.
Plus: Federal contractors. Guantánamo. Gen. Mark Milley’s portrait. Carpets. Toothaches. Undocumented criminals.
In his seventh and penultimate State of the State address, Gov. Mike Dunleavy depicted an optimistic picture of Alaska's prospects during President Donald Trump's second presidency, even as his own budget analysts predict declining revenue in the coming decade.
Alaska's governor delivered his seventh State of the State address with praise for President Donald Trump, too.
President Donald Trump has launched his second bid to oust all transgender troops from the military, and once again it will be headed to the
Alaska lawmaker says disruption “could be catastrophic” for education, homeless, other programs.
A freeze on federal grants and loans by the Trump administration that was temporarily blocked Tuesday by a federal judge has left Alaska’s governor and congressional delegation wondering how Alaska will feel the impacts.