Walker’s DNR commissioner seeks balance between federal and private interests in state’s resources
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Crystal Serenity to arrive in Nome Sunday
The city of Nome is busy preparing for the arrival of the Crystal Serenity cruise ship on Sunday, August 21, with the first boat of passengers docking at 8 a.m.
Democrats target their own in state House primary, backing Nageak challenger
Democrats are hoping to take control of the state House this year. To achieve that, they’re gunning for two lawmakers who run as Democrats but largely vote with the Republicans. One is Rep. Bennie Nageak, D-Barrow, who represents District 40, which stretches from Kotzebue to Kaktovik.
Federal Health Official Praises Kenaitze Programs
Federal official praises the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s innovations in health and wellness.
BLM to review new ConocoPhillips project in National Petroleum Reserve
The Bureau of Land Management is launching an environmental review of ConocoPhillips’ most recent proposed project in the National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska, called Greater Mooses Tooth 2.
Democratic leaders seek bipartisan coalition in backing challengers
There’s a long history of rural legislators joining majority caucuses, regardless of the party.