USDOT awards nearly $2 million in Tribal Safety Grants to Alaska Native communities

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding nearly $2 million in Tribal Safety Grants in Alaska. James Crawford, USDOT Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs, said the grant money is to be used for safety projects in Alaska …

Murkowski pushes back on SAVE Act, warns of sweeping impact on Alaska voters

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is standing firm on her decision against a federal elections overhaul bill that could affect thousands of Alaskans. Murkowski has been one of the few vocal GOP senators against the Safeguard …

‘My heart is just pumping’: Families cheer on students at Alaska State Spelling Bee

"Contentious Alaska Oil, Gas Drilling Rights Sale Generates Record Revenue"

"The Trump administration said this week that its recent sale of the rights to drill in a contentious area of Alaska generated record revenue for federal oil and gas lease sales. The news signals optimism from the oil industry that high energy prices …

Alaska woman froze to death after 911 operator didn't bother to dispatch any help for an hour, lawsuit alleges

A 31-year-old Alaska woman froze to death after a 911 operator allegedly failed to send help for more than an hour despite desperate calls describing her shaking in subfreezing temperatures.  The shocking allegations are contained in a wrongful death …

Buoyed by big projects and a big lease sale, Alaska oil companies project optimism

Representatives of major oil field operators on Alaska’s North Slope said Thursday they are bullish on the region’s future as a major producer for decades to come. Their optimism was reinforced in part by a record-breaking oil and gas lease sale held this …

Forest management in the Tongass should support sustainable economies in Southeast Alaska

The U.S. Forest Service has initiated a revision of the Tongass National Forest plan.  At stake is whether the Forest Service will continue to shift its management strategy in support of a resilient climate, thriving Indigenous cultures, healthy fisheries …

Alaska disability advocates praise progress and push for more at state Capitol

Judy Edwards and her son Eric traveled from Palmer to advocate for people with disabilities at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau this week, and now one part of that process is a bit easier. A newly installed universal changing station on the first floor …

Federal funding to improve safety in rural Alaska communities

In many rural communities, something as simple as a streetlight can make a life-saving difference. Now, new federal funding is set to bring those protections to Alaska Native villages that need them most. The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding …

Department Of Interior Erodes More Protections In Alaska

In north-central Alaska, up to 2.1 million acres of federal land could be transferred to state ownership, opening the door for new mining and road development. On February 25, the Department of Interior announced the revocation of Public Land Orders 5150 …