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.
Interior Department chooses Native woman for top Alaska advisor
Interior today named Raina Thiele, a veteran of the Obama White House, to be top advisor on Alaska issues
‘Green bank’ for sustainable energy projects finds favor with Dunleavy and Young
Gov. Mike Dunleavy recently introduced a bill to create a state "green bank," which would give finance renewable energy projects in Alaska.
Dunleavy’s $70m cut to UA could cost the state $130m in federal pandemic funds
The American Rescue Plan has a lot of money for schools. But Alaska may not be able to collect its full share, due to pre-pandemic cuts to the university.
Biden admin nixes plan to sell National Archives building in Seattle
In a win for Alaska tribes, the Biden Administration has cancelled the sale of a National Archives building in Seattle, citing a lack of tribal consultation.
CARES Act flooded Alaska tribes with cash for pandemic programs. Now they’re bracing for a bigger deluge.
When Bethel's tribe got $13 million in CARES Act money, the chief accountant went to his boss's office: “He had a piece of paper in one hand, and he was clutching his chest in his other.”
Canada border remains closed, even to the vaccinated
You're vaccinated. Great. Here's why Canada still isn't going to let you in for non-essential travel.
Dunleavy tells feds Alaska is taking over management of 800,000 miles of river
Gov. Dunleavy says he's exerting the state's right to control submerged lands under navigable lakes and rivers.
Army wants to find snow-loving soldiers as it commits to ‘Arctic dominance’
The Army says it will revive its "atrophied" Arctic skills, in part by recruiting soldiers who want to be in Alaska.
Domestic violence bill passes US House with program to expand tribal powers in 5 Alaska villages
Five Alaska tribes would get gain power to prosecute violent crime in villages if VAWA bill becomes law.
Wasilla man arrested, charged with participating in U.S. Capitol siege
The FBI says it has arrested Anchorage resident Aaron James Mileur after people in his Facebook circle told authorities he had posted videos and photos of himself inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 siege.
Alaska GOP censures Murkowski for defying Trump and vows to work for her defeat
Sen. Murkowski says the party's ability to stop her re-election is doubtful.
Haaland confirmed to lead Interior; Alaska senators vote yes
Both of Alaska's U.S. Senators joined Democrats in voting to confirm Deb Haaland as Interior secretary Monday.
Sen. Sullivan votes to advance Haaland nomination
The vote was just procedural but it clears the way for a final vote Monday.
Court case on King Cove road continues; Biden administration road policy to be determined
The Biden administration is continuing, at least for now, to defend a land swap to allow a road in the Izembek Refuge.
Murkowski, Sullivan split over attorney general and EPA confirmations
Lisa Murkowski voted to confirm Garland as A.G. Dan Sullivan voted no. They
Resigned hospital exec Andy Teuber missing after helicopter disappears near Kodiak
A flight record shows Teuber’s helicopter left Merrill Field in Anchorage at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday. The Coast Guard says Teuber was the only person on board.
Murkowski says she didn’t sink Tanden nomination
Sen. Murkowski told reporters she didn't ask the White House for a deal and was still considering a vote to confirm the OMB director.
Army Corps agrees to reconsider Pebble Mine permit denial
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will reconsider its decision denying a permit for the proposed Pebble Mine.
Alaska Native enthusiasm for Interior nominee puts Murkowski on the spot
Deb Haaland's confirmation hearing forces Sen. Murkowski to choose between one of her long-held political goals and many of her Native constituents.
Even without a gun, Alaska’s Rep. Young tells congressional committee, his hands can kill
Alaska Congressman Don Young, an enthusiastic champion of gun-owner rights, argued a firearms ban wouldn’t make hearings safer.