Sen. Lisa Murkowski told reporters she’s concerned about President Donald Trump directing money from military procurement and the National Guard to build the wall along the border with Mexico.
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Alaska’s US senators split on curbing Trump’s power to attack Iran
Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of eight Republicans who crossed the aisle to pass a resolution that restricts President Donald Trump’s ability to attack Iran. Sen. Dan Sullivan voted against the resolution.
Policy expert says Alaska will be ‘nation’s vanguard’ in a thawing Arctic
Mike Sfraga, director of the Polar Institute at the Washington, D.C.-based think tank the Wilson Center, says climate change is making the Arctic Ocean more accessible.
Burglars swipe USS Juneau memorial items from local veterans organization
“It’s like robbing a church,” says Juneau resident Donna Hurley. “These guys are veterans. They fought for us. I mean, we lived the life we live because of them.”
Coast Guard notes VHF emergency radio dead zones in coastal Alaska
The Coast Guard is recommending other communications systems as a backup, like satellite phones or texting devices, emergency beacons or even cellphones where there’s service.
Murkowski ‘hesitant’ to support war powers resolution constraining Trump’s Iran actions
Lawmakers are considering a war powers resolution that would require President Trump to get congressional approval for further action on Iran.