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State elections brings new leadership for the House
Andrew Kitchenman, APRN-KTOO – Anchorage
Yesterday’s election will have an impact on how Alaska’s legislature organizes. A new majority caucus formed today in the state house.
Election Results Change Two House Seats
Andrew Kitchenman, APRN-KTOO – Anchorage
Anchorage Republican Liz Vasquez lost House District 22 to independent Jason Grenn. Â Juneau Republican Cathy Munoz lost District 34 to Democrat Justin Parish.
Rapture, Shock, ANWR: Alaskans react to Trump victory
Liz Ruskin, APRN Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Anchorage
While Democrats have gained power in the state house, Donald Trump’s upset victory in the presidential race left Republicans at the national level in control of both the White House and Congress.
Could a Trump presidency impact Alaska resource development?
Elizabeth Harball, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Anchorage
Now that Donald Trump is set to take over the White House, big changes could be coming for Alaska’s oil and gas industry.
Funding shortage hinders University maintenance of aging infrastructure
Josh Edge, APRN – Anchorage
Aging infrastructure throughout the University of Alaska is causing a $1 billion dollar maintenance crunch.
Alaska crews deployed to Southeast U.S. wildfires
Josh Edge, APRN – Anchorage
Alaska crews from multiple state and federal agencies are headed to the Lower 48 to assist in firefighting efforts.
Northern Lights Media acquires three Fairbanks TV stations
Josh Edge, APRN – Anchorage
Northern Lights Media, which operates Anchorage’s KTUU and KYES television stations, announced its acquisition Tuesday of three Fairbanks TV stations.
Blood lines: Sealaska studies Alaska Native descendant dilemmaÂ
Rashah McChesney, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Juneau
What makes a person Alaska Native? In some places, a regulatory definition–known as blood quantum– has superseded cultural ones.
