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Asked about Trump sending Marines to LA, Sen. Dan Sullivan had nothing to say

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan’s blood should be boiling about now about the use of military members for domestic political purposes, if we are to take him at his word.
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For teachers from the Philippines, getting hired to work in Alaska is only the first step

Economy admin -
Julieth Tapado was one of hundreds of teachers waiting for the chance to impress recruiters from Alaska school districts earlier this year.
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Current Cravings: Why do locals love a hotel restaurant? I went to find out

Arts and Culture Jenny Weis -
Fairbanks isn’t known for an abundant or particularly inspired food scene, but any word of “popular” hotel restaurants raises an eyebrow for me.
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‘Where is your humanity?’ Advocates warn Medicaid cuts will kill Alaskans

Health Matt Acuña Buxton -
It’s the latest and most serious attack yet by the GOP to gut the Medicaid program that supports about one-third of all Alaskans.
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Nintendo Switch 2 launch a moment of community for Alaska gamers

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Cloudy skies and a persistent drizzle did little to cool the excitement in the line outside the GameStop at Anchorage’s Tikahtnu Commons last week.
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Alaska schools need teachers. They’re hiring them from the Philippines.

Economy admin -
Serjoe Gutierrez, who was born and raised in the Philippines, was in his fifth year of teaching there when he decided to try to work in another country.
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Nick Begich III makes excuses for Trump’s use of military to incite more violence

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Rep. Nick Begich III made this sorry analysis of the unrest in Los Angeles, trying to justify President Trump’s effort to provoke more violence in the streets.
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NOAA firings, cuts will reduce services used to manage Alaska fisheries, officials say

Environment Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
Scientists have scrambled to stage necessary fish surveys, but data analysis, salmon research and other services will be impacted.
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Creative Currents: ‘Banner of a way to be’ with L’ook Beadwork

Arts and Culture Sam Davenport -
Growing up, Adrienne Fleek spent time with her great aunt Maria Ackerman, a Tlingit leader, beader, weaver and author.
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Amid gas crunch, Alaska could revoke leases from a company whose drilling has stalled

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
The Dunleavy administration is threatening to strip Texas-based BlueCrest Energy of oil and gas leases near Anchorage, saying it’s failed to advance development that could delay urban Alaska’s impending gas shortage.
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