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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Trump acquitted: Murkowski among 7 Republicans who voted to convict.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski told a reporter afterward that she knew some Alaskans would be proud of her and some dismayed, and that there could be repercussions for her.
‘Pretty damning’: 2nd Trump impeachment case is compelling, Murkowski says
Alaska's U.S. senators say watching videos of the Jan. 6 violence reignited their anger.
Murkowski votes to proceed with 2nd impeachment; Sullivan votes to stop
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of six Republicans who voted to proceed with ex-President Trump’s impeachment trial.
Alaska’s US attorney is investigating something about Pebble, but the target is unclear
The mining firms suggests the case involves the "Pebble tapes." But is the alleged crime the recordings, or what executives said on them?
Alaska’s US senators want to thwart Biden’s anti-oil policies. Here’s what they’re trying.
Order by executive order, President Biden is frustrating Alaska's U.S. senators. But what can they do?
Congressman Young votes against ejecting Rep. Greene from committees
Alaska Rep. Don Young, like most Republicans, voted to keep a controversial Georgia congresswoman on her committees.
Anchorage attorney Landreth selected for U.S. Interior post
The Biden administration has chosen Natalie Landreth to be deputy solicitor for lands. She's devoted her career to Native rights. Her Chickasaw ancestors were forcibly removed from their land.
While Murkowski and GOP moderates pitch smaller COVID bill, Democrats go their own way
"You might be able to get there with only 51 votes. But you can't shortcut this process," Murkowski says.
Alaska’s Murkowski among senators pushing stripped-down relief package
Murkowski and other moderate Republicans are presenting a smaller pandemic relief proposal to President Biden.