Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Liz Ruskin is the Washington, D.C., correspondent at Alaska Public Media. Reach her at lruskin@alaskapublic.org. Read more about Liz here.
State will pay $495,000 to two psychiatrists Dunleavy fired from API
Gov. Mike Dunleavy fired the two doctors from the Alaska Psychiatric Institute for refusing to take what they deemed a political loyalty pledge.
Why is this Tlingit totem pole in the DC suburbs? Alaska Twitter solves one man’s mystery.
In suburban Washington, D.C., stands a Tlingit totem pole. A Juneau man had to know why.
Justices uphold dismissal of climate lawsuit brought by 16 young Alaskans
Supreme Court says Alaska's oil and gas policy is for the other branches of government to decide.
Alaska’s COVID case count keeps climbing
COVID was the 4th leading cause of death for Alaska in 2020.
Groups prod feds to act on plan to save Cook Inlet beluga whales
As Cook Inlet belugas slide closer to extinction, advocates are petitioning the federal government to do more.
Fired attorney and blogger wins case against Dunleavy administration
"I was terminated in violation of my free speech rights," says Libby Bakalar.
With voting rights bill blocked, Murkowski says ‘a good handful’ of senators are open to compromise
"Both sides are now set to cast doubt on elections if they don't win," Sen. Murkowski says.
Alaska Supreme Court hears challenge that could block ranked choice voting
"Chaos will be created by that system," says lawyer challenging the law.
Ambler Metals says it’s nearly ready to apply for permit to mine in Northwest Alaska
Company says it will apply for Army Corps permit in early 2022.
Omicron drives Alaska to new daily record in COVID cases
Daily case counts hit 1,843 on Wednesday.
Our Washington, DC, correspondent reflects on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
It’s the one-year anniversary of a dark day in America’s political life — the storming of the U.S. Capitol, by a mob of former President Donald Trump supporters trying to keep him in the White House despite his election loss.
Ed Rasmuson remembered for putting Alaska ahead of politics
Alaska lost a champion and a colossal philanthropist when retired banker Ed Rasmuson died Tuesday at age 81.
Alaskans are stuck on vacations that won’t end
Airline cancellations continue, leaving some Alaskans unable to return for a week.
Alaska prepares to sue feds over contamination on Native corporation land
Much of the contamination dates to the Cold War or World War II.
Alaskans endure air travel anguish as weather and virus keep them grounded days on end
Chris Dimond tried to warn his daughter off flying to Seattle. "She could be spending some time sleeping on the airport floor, for a few days," he said.
Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer says he won’t run for re-election next year
Meyer says now he won’t be a candidate in the election that he oversees, as head of the Elections Division.
Sullivan still seeking a ‘bridge’ ship to fill the icebreaker gap
The Coast Guard is set to receive a new icebreaker 2025. Sen. Dan Sullivan says the country can’t wait that long.
COVID money boosted Alaska federal funds by a third, study finds
CARES Act money to Alaska rivaled what the state gets from Medicaid
Federal infrastructure bill sends $80M to Alaska airports
Amounts range from $110,000 to $17 million for Alaska's 235 airports.
Yes, then no: Murkowski explains her debt ceiling votes
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted with Democrats on process, with GOP on substance.