JUNEAU, AK – Tuesday the Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition applauded the introduction of the “Balance for the Kuskokwim River Act,” HB 357 by Rep. CJ McCormick (D-Bethel), a bill that would codify the designation of the Kuskokwim as a Tier III waterbody under the Federal Clean Water Act. The bill would ensure that the water […]
The United States, Israel’s staunchest supporter in its war against Hamas militants, said Sunday that the Israeli military is failing in its announced intention to protect as many Palestinian civilians as possible who are trying to flee Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip. “It’s imperative that civilians be protected,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken told […]
“Congress and local elected officials must now step in and do more to protect clean water through durable legislation and state-based action,” said one advocate. Under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling condemned by clean water advocates earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced a revised rule that could clear the way for […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Wednesday, Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor filed a lawsuit against Swickard Anchorage, LLC, Swickard Anchorage II, LLC, Swickard PAV, LLC, and Swickard Palmer, LLC (collectively “Swickard”), for alleged violations of consumer protection laws. Swickard operates car dealerships in Anchorage and Palmer. The complaint, which was filed in Anchorage Superior Court, alleges that […]