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Amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, a small but vocal group of NANA shareholders want its subsidiary out of the migrant detention business. -
Mount Spurr is teetering toward a possible eruption nearly 300 miles south of Fairbanks. Despite that distance, officials at Alaska’s second busiest airport are keeping a close eye on the developing situation. -
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed over 1,000 people near the epicenter in Myanmar. In neighboring Thailand, several were killed when a high-rise tower collapsed. -
The board’s action allows the Department of Fish and Game to continue killing bears and wolves for a third season in the range of the shrunken Mulchatna Caribou Herd. -
Troopers say Allen Amik, 28, killed Kari Nicholai, 27, at his home in December, then attempted to clean up the scene and told investigators she had harmed herself. -
The Alaska Gasline Development Corp.'s board approved signing an agreement with Glenfarne to shepherd the $44 billion Alaska LNG Project to a final investment decision. -
Sen. Sullivan's criticism of a federal judge shines a spotlight on the judicial selection process. Plus, the CDC cancels funds meant to help defend Alaska against pandemics. -
The company is seeking permits to build a log transfer facility and storage site in Haines’ Lutak Inlet, a popular spot for commercial and subsistence fishing. -
Alaska mountain runner Denali Foldager Strabel discusses heading into the mountains to process tragic loss and move through personal challenges. -
House Bill 36 requires a court hearing within seven days to help prevent foster youth from unnecessarily long stays in acute psychiatric facilities.
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