WASHINGTON — U.S. officials are warning of a “high risk” from domestic and foreign terrorists for the coming year, part of a new threat assessment released Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security. The report points to the prevalence of conspiracy theories, personal grievances and what it describes as “enduring racial, ethnic, religious, and anti-government ideologies,” […]
“We cannot allow a handful of extremists in the House to force a government shutdown over cruel and unnecessary cuts to essential programs that workers and families rely on.” A coalition of nearly 90 progressive groups and labor organizations condemned U.S. House Republicans on Friday for threatening a destructive government shutdown as they push for […]
ANCHORAGE – Wednesday, Alaska was shocked by the news of the tragic death of Eugene Peltola, Jr., husband of Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Senate President Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) and Senate Rules Chair Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) issued the following condolences: “The news of Eugene’s death has shocked many Alaskans, including Rita and me. Eugene was […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — This school year, the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program’s Academic Year Acceleration Academy welcomes the largest-ever group of students and a nearly 30% increase in participation from the 2022-2023 school year. Across four communities, 187 Alaska high school students are participating in the Academy to earn college credits while simultaneously graduating from high school. […]