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.
For the first time, America has an Arctic ambassador, and he’s Alaskan
Michael Sfraga, from Fairbanks, is "probably the most recognized go-to Arctic expert that we have," Sen. Lisa Murkowski says.
Suspect in custody after shooting 3 people in Anchorage, including an officer, police say
The suspect barricaded himself into a trailer on the east side of town for hours, drawing a large police presence. All victims were expected to survive.
Peltola bill would lift ban on bringing puppies through Canada
The bill aims to ease the burdens of a CDC rule that took effect in August, at least for dogs coming from countries at low rabies risk.
Alaska on Trump’s mind: He endorses Begich and confuses Arctic refuge with Afghanistan air base
The former president says Nick Begich will fight for MAGA policies. In other Alaska news, Trump twice referred to ANWR as "Bagram."
In Arctic, Putin is flexing the strength of his alliances, Murkowski says
It's the joint nature of the exercises off Alaska that are unusual, the U.S. senator says. In response, the Army sent soldiers to Shemya.
Sen. Murkowski joins Democrats to support IVF bill
Republicans, including Sen. Dan Sullivan, blocked the IVF bill. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins were the only GOP senators to support it.
Alaska Public Media is shaking up its election coverage with a project we’re calling ‘The View From Here’
Ahead of this fall's election, we want to know how you're feeling about your top issues and the future of your community.
The unseen factor driving Alaska’s migration losses
It's not about the leavers. New arrivals are staying away in droves, driving Alaska to an unprecedented 12th year of net negative migration.
Peltola and Begich square off in their first forum of the year
The leading candidates for Alaska's U.S. House seat vied for the support of the oil industry at an Anchorage conference.
It’s Peltola, Begich, Dahlstrom in U.S. House race
The primary prunes the candidates from a dozen to four. Frequent candidate Gerald Heikes gained name recognition from a negative ad campaign.
How to run in a House district the size of Germany? Pickled whale might help.
Three people are running in Alaska’s Arctic district. The big issue is the incumbent’s vote to sustain the governor’s veto of education funds.
Kindred’s former clerk claims she lost her Justice Department job after she complained of his misconduct
The U.S. Attorney's office didn't answer detailed questions from Bloomberg reporters but said the office was mindful of its employees' rights.
HUD issues grant for 43 affordable homes in Anchorage
Cook Inlet Housing Authority has won a $6 million Indian Housing block grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Peltola votes with GOP to criticize Kamala Harris for border security
Alaska's congresswoman was among 6 Democrats voting for the non-binding measure. Harris isn't in charge of border security.
Peltola campaign bests Republican rivals in latest fundraising quarter
Alaska's sole member of the U.S. House, Mary Peltola, raised five times more than challenger Nancy Dahlstrom.
Biden administration starts process to add or change ‘special area’ restrictions in the NPR-A
The BLM seeks public views on whether to add to the "special areas" of the reserve, where oil and gas development is restricted.
Alaska U.S. senators say they’re disgusted by the misconduct of a federal judge whose nomination they supported
Joshua Kindred was rated 16th out of 20 candidates for the court vacancy and he wasn't the senators' first choice.
Newly resigned federal judge is accused of harassing a law clerk and ‘unwanted, offensive, and abusive sexual conduct’
The findings against Joshua Kindred are summarized in a 30-page order. It is rife with details describing sexual harassment and vulgar remarks.
The Supreme Court opinion that shifts power away from agencies and onto judges
How Loper Bright affects life in Alaska and beyond is "something that, you know, our kids will still be grappling with," one attorney says.
Trump-appointed judge in Alaska resigns after just 4 years
Then-President Trump selected Josh Kindred in part for his youth. Judges typically stay on the federal bench for decades.