Andy Mack seeks to lead Alaska through complex, responsible resource development
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Out-of-control Southern California brushfire forces 80,000 to evacuate
The Blue Cut fire east of Los Angeles has burned 15,000 acres and shut down Interstate 15, which links Los Angeles with Las Vegas and points north.
Man arrested on suspicion of setting Northern California wildfires
Damin Pashilk, 40, is accused of 17 counts of arson in Lake County, Calif., over the past year. The Clayton fire so far has burned more than 4,000 acres and destroyed more than 175 structures.
Lower 48 wildfires prompts Alaska firefighters to help
More Alaska firefighters have gone to the lower 48, as wildfires in western states there intensify.
Murkowski discusses Trump, Tongass during Sitka stop
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke to a group of constituents over pizza and beer at Baranof Island Brewing Co.
Bill would speed Tongass-Mental Health Trust land trade
A bill before Congress would speed a timberland trade between the federal government and the Alaska Mental Health Trust. It’s part of a larger legislative effort to increase logging in the Tongass National Forest.