Opinion
My Turn: The U.S. is under health care duress
When millions become uninsured, it will strain the entire health care system.
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Commentary: Alaska’s governor said he texts Trump. I asked for copies.
A couple of months ago, I was reporting on the typhoon that hit Western Alaska and stopped by…
Opinion
Opinion: Gold at the center of power
What the White House’s golden ballroom reveals about Modern America
News
Marketplace health premiums set to rise in 2026
Here’s what you need to know about how coverage is changing, and for whom.
Opinion
Opinion: ‘Hang them,’ Trump said
A president’s threat against Congress and the duty of Alaska’s delegation.
News
Government reopens after 43 days: Trump signs bill ending record shutdown
WASHINGTON — The longest shutdown in U.S. history ended Wednesday night when President Donald Trump signed a spending…
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Juneau flights not yet affected by FAA restrictions
Although local departures are unaffected, connecting flights from Sea-Tac are at risk.
Opinion
Opinion: Governor’s early Christmas spirit is misplaced
“I told the president, it’s like Christmas every morning,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said at last week’s staged event…
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Kenai Peninsula radio reacts to loss of federal funding
Congress last week approved President Trump’s rescission request, zeroing out all federal funding for public broadcasting, effective Oct.…
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Five months after Trump order, most federal agencies are using ‘Gulf of America,’ Mount McKinley
On Friday, the federal agency in charge of offshore oil and gas drilling announced that it will be…
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NOAA firings, cuts will reduce services used to manage Alaska fisheries, officials say
Data analysis, salmon research and other services will be impacted, officials say.
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More than 3 million people would lose SNAP benefits under GOP bill, nonpartisan report says
The massive tax and spending bill passed by U.S. House Republicans would likely result in 3.2 million people…
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US House Republicans push through massive tax and spending bill slashing Medicaid
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House early Thursday approved the “big, beautiful bill” that Republican leaders spent months negotiating…
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Alaska gives food stamp recipients’ personal information to federal officials
Data sharing part of nationwide request by Trump administration; appears to be targeting migrants.
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Dozens of members of Congress from both parties plead with Trump to unfreeze FEMA grants
Sen. Murkowski part of group drafting letter urging FEMA to begin spending already OK’d by Congress.
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Large advances, challenges to Tlingit and Haida’s sovereignty highlighted in State of the Tribe address
Emergency response during last year’s record flood a landmark moment, but Trump’s policies a concern.
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Tlingit and Haida’s 90th tribal assembly will feature constitutional convention amidst ‘crazy times’
Impacts of federal and state turmoil on tribal issues likely to loom large at three-day gathering.
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Resolution pending in Alaska Legislature urges more federal support for NOAA weather buoys
Too many of the weather buoys floating in the waters off Alaska are out of service and the…
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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.