Alaska

Wells Preparatory Elementary School teacher Charlotte Owens, left, works with her fifth grade students during the literature segment of their day, Friday, March 8, 2024, in Chicago. In Chicago Public Schools, the average reading score went up by the equivalent of 70% of a grade level from 2022 to 2023. Math gains were less dramatic, with students still behind almost half a grade level compared to 2019. Chicago officials credit the improvement to changes made possible with nearly $3 billion in federal relief.

Education

Alaska lawmakers override governor’s veto of education funding bill

Elaine Mallon -

May 20, 2025 5:16 pm

Defense

US military looks to reopen Adak naval base in Alaska to counter Pacific threats

Mike Brest -

May 10, 2025 8:00 am

News

Sarah Palin loses second defamation case against New York Times

Washington Examiner Staff -

April 23, 2025 1:43 am

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) walks to the chamber as senators gather for the final vote on Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Congressional

Lisa Murkowski admits being ‘very anxious’ about ‘retaliation’ under Trump administration

Lauren Green -

April 17, 2025 2:11 pm

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. testifies during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his confirmation on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington.

Healthcare

RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted

The Associated Press -

April 12, 2025 3:36 pm

Healthcare

Alaska medical board asks legislature to ban transgender medicine for minors

Gabrielle M. Etzel -

March 26, 2025 11:06 am

The ANWR provision, as it was advanced by the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee, violates the Byrd Rule governing budget reconciliation, according to a Democratic source.
(AP Photo/Al Grillo)

Energy and Environment

Interior Department takes steps to open up Alaska for increased drilling

Callie Patteson -

March 20, 2025 4:35 pm

Defense

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome for America’ rekindles decadeslong debate over missile defenses

Jamie McIntyre -

March 14, 2025 5:40 am

This image provided by the Alaska Volcano Observatory shows the summit of Mount Spurr, Oct. 24, 2024, in Alaska.

Energy and Environment

Alaskan volcano near Anchorage may erupt in coming weeks, experts warn

Annabella Rosciglione -

March 13, 2025 4:46 pm

House

Congressional districts beyond the DC area expecting fallout from DOGE cuts

Annabella Rosciglione -

March 8, 2025 7:00 am

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