WASHINGTON—On the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday, Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Olivia Klupar of Skagway, Alaska, as his “Alaskan of the Week.” Olivia is the cofounder of Voyij, a technology platform that connects Alaska’s small businesses, artists, and tour operators with visitors and consumers from around the world. Through Voyij, Olivia […]
Washington, DC—Last week, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced legislation to help ensure Alaska’s students continue to have access to qualified teachers. Senator Murkowski’s bill would exempt public schools from the new $100,000 fee for each H-1B visa imposed last year by President Trump. Many of Alaska’s school districts have relied on this program to […]
Legend had it that ravens followed wolves to fresh kills. A tracking study reveals a much more interesting scavenging strategy. When a wolf pack runs down its prey, the first on the scene is often the raven. Even before the predators have had time to dig in, the ravens are already in line, waiting […]
US Sen. Ed Markey warned that the Trump administration is engaged in a “blatant attempt to muzzle the free press.” US President Donald Trump late Sunday floated “treason” charges against media outlets that he accused of reporting false information about the Iran war as the human and economic costs of his illegal military assault continued to […]