“We’re still here, we’re still battling,” regional fire chief Darby Allen told residents last night. He added, “The beast is still up, it’s surrounding the city.
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State GOP hints at Alaska’s outsized role in picking Republican presidential nominee
“Suffice to say Alaska, the massive state with such a small population, might have a bigger influence on the selection for the Republican nominee for the presidency, than you might think,” said GOP Chairman Peter Goldberg.
Third, lesser-known democratic presidential candidate campaigns in Sitka
Rocky De La Fuente was the only presidential hopeful in the state for the democratic caucus. And he brought his campaign – with its dark horse ambitions – to Sitka.
Belgian Authorities Identify Third Suspected Bomber In Brussels Attacks
The man on the left in a widely circulated surveillance image is 24-year-old Najim Laachraoui, according to the Belgian federal prosecutor’s office.
U.S. and Russia sign joint wildlife management agreement
Cooperation across the Bering Strait was strengthened this week when the United States and Russia signed a joint wildlife agreement.
Canadian company seeks to ship oil sands crude through trans-Alaska pipeline
The $35 million project got new life when the Alberta government funded a preliminary study for almost $2 million.