This Day in Alaska History-December 11th, 1938
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Senate Votes to Overturn Biden-Era Restrictions for Resource Development on Alaska’s Coastal Plain
Washington, DC – Last Thursday, the U.S. Senate voted to overturn an unlawful and restrictive Record of Decision (ROD) for…
Senate Unanimously Passes Sullivan-Whitehouse Legislation to Reauthorize Marine Debris Grant Programs
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and…
Research offers defense against energized space electrons
Research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is advancing the ability to quickly clean up Earth’s radiation…
Wyden Says Trump’s $12 Billion Farmer Bailout Exposes Folly of ‘Destructive Tariff Spree’
“Donald Trump’s trade war is taxing families, killing markets for our farm goods, and driving farmers into bankruptcy,” said Democratic…
December 10th, 1910
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Harpoon-Alutiiq Word of the Week
Harpoon — Ayaquq Ayaquq egtaakait cuumi arwanun. – They used to throw a harpoon at a whale before. For…
State Settles Long-Running Lawsuit Against Juul, Altria
(Anchorage, AK) – After five years of litigation, the State has held Juul and Altria accountable for conduct it alleged targeted…
Hamburg and Hulsey Convicted of Criminally Negligent Homicide for Death of Toddler Daughter
(Anchorage, Alaska)–Stephanie Hamburg, 45, and Timothy Hulsey, 50, were convicted Friday, Dec. 5, on one count each of Criminally Negligent…
Murkowski Welcomes LIHEAP Aid to Help Alaskans Lower Home Energy Bills
Washington, DC — As families brace for cold weather and higher utility bills, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) welcomed the news…