Sentencing of Former Trump National Security Chief Flynn Delayed
A U.S. judge in Washington sternly rebuked President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, for lying to investigators about…
Trump Signs US Space Command Authorization
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a one-page memorandum, President Trump signed an authorization for the Department of Defense to launch the new Space…
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Approval of Offshore Oil Drilling Project in the Arctic
ANCHORAGE— Conservation groups Monday filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s approval of the first offshore oil drilling development in…
Matt Shuckerow Named Governor Dunleavy’s Press Secretary
(Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has selected Matt Shuckerow to serve as his press secretary. Matt, a lifelong Alaskan,…
Legislation Pre-Filed to Require Mandatory Jail Time for Car Thieves
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]nchorage – Tuesday, Representative-elect Zack Fields (D-Anchorage), Rep. Andy Josephson (D-Anchorage), Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage), and Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux (R-Anchorage)…
Trump’s Inauguration Paid Trump’s Company — With Ivanka in the Middle
As the inaugural committee planned the landmark celebration, internal concerns were raised about whether Trump’s Washington hotel was overcharging for…
Report to Senate: Russia Used Every Major Social Media Platform to Help Trump Win
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] draft report prepared for the U.S. Senate, and seen by the Washington Post, says Russia used every major social…
Oil-Eating Microbes are Challenged in the Arctic
Bacteria play a major role in cleaning up oil spills and mitigating its environmental impacts. A new review examines the…
Seismic ‘Streams’ May Reveal Volcanic Secrets
A volcano is like a stream. It might sound like a Zen proverb, but it’s a useful comparison for University…
Study: Degrading Permafrost puts Arctic Infrastructure at Risk by Mid-Century
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]eventy percent of the current infrastructure in the Arctic has a high potential to be affected by thawing permafrost in…