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Trump’s plan to revert Denali to Mount McKinley name irks Alaskans

The president-elect’s intention to scrap the traditional Athabascan name reopens a longstanding debate over what to call North America’s tallest peak.

The Scrubber Loophole in Alaska’s Cruise Industry

Concerns over Juneau’s relationship to the cruise ship industry have been on the rise in recent months. Between the Ship-Free Saturday campaign and the proposed West Douglas cruise port, many Southeast Alaskans are wondering if we might be crossing...

Amid uncertainty, reproductive rights advocates see silver lining in Alaska’s election results

The election of Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress is expected to bring new challenges for people to access abortions, reproductive health care and gender-affirming care nationwide, but advocates in Alaska see hope in state's election.

USDA funds food security initiatives across Alaska

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded several Alaska-based organizations substantial grants to help fortify food security in the state. The funding will help a network of organizations dedicated to expanding food access, empowering local producers, and building a resilient...

Tongass at a crossroads, again

How rollbacks on the Tongass Roadless Rule could threaten the lifeblood of Southeast Alaska.

Murkowski shocked after Trump picks Gaetz for U.S. Attorney General

The news that President-elect Donald Trump has selected controversy-riddled Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz for the role of U.S. Attorney General was met with shock.

Alaska Capitol’s ‘worst-kept secret’ is that Gov. Dunleavy may leave office to join Trump

Some lawmakers believe the governor may not be in office by the time the new Legislature convenes in January.

State-owned Alaska corporation approves up to $20 million for potential Arctic refuge oil bid

AIDEA voted unanimously to spend up to $20 million to prepare and possibly submit bids in an upcoming oil lease sale in ANWR.

Federal judge faults environmental analysis for planned huge gold mine in Western Alaska

Regulators violated laws when they failed to consider impacts of a catastrophic dam failure before issuing a key permit for the controversial Donlin mine, the judge rules.

Murkowski introduces workplace protections for federal court employees

Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is serious about improving workplace conditions for employees of the federal court system.

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