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University of Alaska removing DEI references from all print and online materials
UAS chancellor says deletions are to comply with Board of Regents’ directive issued Friday afternoon.
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Begich supports Trump’s federal cutbacks, but ‘I recognize the process won’t be perfect’
Congressman says cutting most Mendenhall Glacier staff may have been hasty; also wants faster flood fix.
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Murkowski takes tough questions at virtual town hall, but doesn’t connect with all constituents
Alaska senator critical of many Trump actions; questioners ask what she’s doing about it beyond words.
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Only two employees left at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center after 80% of staff fired, official says
Tourism industry, city officials say they are uncertain about next steps as cruise season approaches.
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‘No Kings on Presidents Day’ protest of Trump draws more than 400 to Alaska State Capitol
Firing of federal workers, elimination of DEI and LGBTQ+ policies among objections of participants.
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My Turn: In response to the mass firings of Forest Service and other federal workers
I am Eric Antrim, a proud member and the elected Recording Secretary for National Federation of Federal Employees…
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Trump’s federal layoffs hit wide range of Alaska agencies on Friday, with fears of many more to come
Murkowski: “Trying to get answers about the impact…but the response so far has been evasive and inadequate.”
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Ailing state ferry system with 24% employee vacancy rate facing government cuts and freezes
Trump may yank funds for vessel upgrades; lawsuit says governor is trying to cut state worker pay.
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Mass firings ordered by Trump administration, including nearly 10% of U.S. Forest Service
HUD plans 50% staff cut, scrutiny of “every dollar spent in serving tribal, rural and urban communities.”
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Rough seas in Southeast during Trump’s early days, but smoother waters ahead, Murkowski tells regional leaders
“Right now people are vomiting on either of the sides of the boat…(but) we’re going to get through…
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All of the Trump administration’s major moves in the first 20 days
The New York Times is tracking the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration during the first…
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Here’s what Trump, after 20 days of his second term, has done so far specifically affecting Alaska
Nixing rules that limit oil drilling, renaming Mt. McKinley, shaking up U.S. Coast Guard among actions.
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Trump protest rally at Alaska State Capitol targets Nazi-like salutes, challenges to Native rights
More than 120 people show up as part of nationwide protest to actions during onset of Trump’s second…
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Mass deletion and alteration of federal websites includes Alaska reports and data
Forest Service climate assessment, Alaska Native education program, FEMA strategic plan among deletions.
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Yukon government warns that Trump tariffs will make Alaska life more expensive
China, Alaska’s biggest international trading partner, also targeted by tariffs likely to trigger trade war
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Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post
Alaska’s top environmental regulator was chosen to be the new Pacific Northwestern regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental…
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Effort to reduce street fatalities is first CBJ project put on hold due to Trump’s vow to slash federal budget
Open houses to get public input on grant-funded program canceled due to uncertainty about funds
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Trump administration rescinds freeze on federal grants and loans
Freeze is rescinded but a review to eliminate spending on ‘woke’ ideologies will proceed.
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Natives in Juneau rushing to get tribal IDs amidst fears of immigration detentions
115 IDs issued Tuesday is “incredibly not normal,” tribal president says; no local detentions confirmed.
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Judge blocks Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans until Monday
Alaska lawmaker says disruption “could be catastrophic” for education, homeless, other programs.