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Largest Juneau protest of Trump’s second term joins voices of discontent at events worldwide
Wide range of grievances shared in speeches and songs Saturday at Alaska State Capitol.
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‘Wait, baby, wait’: Slumping oil prices reflect economic worries
Fears Trump’s tariffs will slash global economic growth — and oil demand — are weighing on the market.
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Internal memo outlines stark impacts of federal downsizing on Alaska regional fishery agency
Understaffed federal offices supporting fishing regulators cut even further, as NOAA Fisheries works ‘to keep the lights on’
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Trump imposes vast global tariffs; some key partners hit hard
©10% tariff for all countries; trading partners like China, Japan and Europe face significantly higher rates.
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Oil and gas execs denounce Trump’s ‘chaos’ and ‘uncertainty’ in first survey during his second term
Issues raised by southcentral U.S. operators have similarities, differences to Alaska’s, lawmakers say.
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Trump administration abruptly cuts billions from state health services, including Alaska’s
State was using funds to purchase lab equipment and update electronic records.
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Alaska House asks for cooldown in Trump-triggered US-Canada trade dispute
The Alaska House of Representatives is asking the Trump administration and Canadian government to step back from a…
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Alaska’s elections get shakeup favoring conservatives under new Trump executive order
Order requires federal ballots to be received by Election Day, proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Opinion
My Turn: The DOGE debacle
I guess I’m lucky: Only two of my friends have been fired by the Trump-Musk DOGE juggernaut. It’s…
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Juneau shows up for democracy at empty-chair town hall
Constituents across Alaska feel unheard by congressional delegation, take the lead in community outreach.
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Fire, ready, aim: Alaska’s delegation says contact them about troublesome Trump cuts. How’s that working out?
After president’s slashing of government, those affected told to justify how their existence serves him.
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Interior secretary announces plans to advance new Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil leasing
Follow-ups to Trump executive orders will mean leasing across ANWR, wider NPR development.
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Sullivan generates warmth and heat with energy filled speech to Alaska Legislature
Senator takes barrage of friendly and confrontational questions from lawmakers about Trump’s agenda.
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Murkowski embraces many of Trump’s goals, but questions his methods
Senator addresses flood concerns, federal firings, Medicaid worries in annual speech to Legislature.
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Local federal workers get mixed messages about returning to jobs after firings rescinded
DOT worker says he’s supposed to resume work Thursday; Forest Service worker says status still unclear.
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Trump rescinds Biden executive order expanding tribal sovereignty and self-governance
Order giving Natives more access to federal funds cited in awarding of major Southeast Alaska projects.
Opinion
My Turn: Volunteer for the right cause
Recently I was asked by a friend to volunteer at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center to help keep…
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Judge orders Trump administration to rehire thousands of fired workers; at least some to get back pay
Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy and Interior departments affected by order.
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‘Anecdotal’ signs Juneau’s tourism season may see a dropoff due to Trump’s policies, officials say
Tariffs, talk of recession causing uncertainty and ill will resulting in reports of cancellations.
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New firings gut nearly half of U.S. Education Department, 25% of NOAA; Forest Service staff get 45-day reprieve
Trump administration moves quickly on additional mass firings, despite some being declared illegal.