3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
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Showing posts with label Alaska. Show all posts
Friday, May 29, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
$164M: Auction for drilling rights in Alaska's Arctic sets new records
Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
Trump Reopens Oil Drilling Alaska Arctic Wildlife Refuge
Trilogy Metals stock explodes on news of 10% stake by Trump admin and EO ordering permits for Alaska road
Trump OKs road for Ambler Mining District, to make Alaska 'bigger and more powerful'
Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
Trump Reopens Oil Drilling Alaska Arctic Wildlife Refuge
Trilogy Metals stock explodes on news of 10% stake by Trump admin and EO ordering permits for Alaska road
Trump OKs road for Ambler Mining District, to make Alaska 'bigger and more powerful'
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Monday, February 09, 2026
5 glaring warning signs for Republicans in this year's midterm elections
The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map
Saying Minnesota has 'been through a lot,' Klobuchar announces bid for governor
Republicans fear their midterm chances are slipping away over immigration chaos
Klobuchar will run for Minnesota governor after Walz ends bid. Democratic senator is a Trump critic
DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress
New York City's only Republican-held congressional district must be redrawn, judge orders
Judge orders state commission to redraw Staten Island and Brooklyn congressional district
Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya enters Minnesota U.S. Senate race
Gretchen Whitmer says it's not 'paranoia' to fear Trump disrupting elections
Senators from Oregon and 10 other states worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms
Mary Peltola enters Alaska U.S. Senate race
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term
Walz abandons reelection campaign; Klobuchar weighs possible run for governor
The Supreme Court lets California use its new, Democratic-friendly congressional map
Saying Minnesota has 'been through a lot,' Klobuchar announces bid for governor
Republicans fear their midterm chances are slipping away over immigration chaos
Klobuchar will run for Minnesota governor after Walz ends bid. Democratic senator is a Trump critic
DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is ending her reelection campaign for Congress
New York City's only Republican-held congressional district must be redrawn, judge orders
Judge orders state commission to redraw Staten Island and Brooklyn congressional district
Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya enters Minnesota U.S. Senate race
Gretchen Whitmer says it's not 'paranoia' to fear Trump disrupting elections
Senators from Oregon and 10 other states worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms
Mary Peltola enters Alaska U.S. Senate race
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat, to retire at the end of term
Walz abandons reelection campaign; Klobuchar weighs possible run for governor
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Monday, December 22, 2025
North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe receives full federal recognition after 137-year effort
Houses floated away in this Alaska Native village. Now residents want to move
Alaska owns dozens of crumbling schools. It wants underfunded districts to take them on
After federal funding cuts, tribal radio station says silence is not an option
Houses floated away in this Alaska Native village. Now residents want to move
Alaska owns dozens of crumbling schools. It wants underfunded districts to take them on
After federal funding cuts, tribal radio station says silence is not an option
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Friday, October 17, 2025
What we know about the devastating storm in Western Alaska
1 dead, 2 missing after severe Alaska flooding; "absolute devastation"
Officials say storm 'completely devastated' Western Alaska communities
Plane crashes onto a Massachusetts highway, killing 2 on board and hurting 1 motorist
Nor'easter slams East Coast, prompting states of emergency, power outages and travel disruptions. Here's what the rest of the forecast looks like.
Remnants of Typhoon Halong bring widespread damage to Western Alaska
The National Hurricane Center is tracking 2 new disturbances in the Atlantic — and one could move across Florida. See the projected path and forecast.
Tropical Storm Imelda expected to batter parts of the southeastern U.S. this week
Hurricane Humberto could bring dangerous surf to East Coast
1 dead, 2 missing after severe Alaska flooding; "absolute devastation"
Officials say storm 'completely devastated' Western Alaska communities
Plane crashes onto a Massachusetts highway, killing 2 on board and hurting 1 motorist
Nor'easter slams East Coast, prompting states of emergency, power outages and travel disruptions. Here's what the rest of the forecast looks like.
Remnants of Typhoon Halong bring widespread damage to Western Alaska
The National Hurricane Center is tracking 2 new disturbances in the Atlantic — and one could move across Florida. See the projected path and forecast.
Tropical Storm Imelda expected to batter parts of the southeastern U.S. this week
Hurricane Humberto could bring dangerous surf to East Coast
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
After talks with Xi and Modi, Putin says NATO enlargement has to be addressed for Ukraine peace
Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia
Turkey says Russia scales back Ukraine territorial demands
Russian defence minister says his forces have sped up rate of their advance in Ukraine
Trump admin offers subdued response to Russia’s assault on Kyiv, and Europe’s outrage
With Putin 'stalling' peace talks, NATO minister says US has 'powerful leverage'
Russian attack kills 14 in Kyiv, including three children
Kremlin says it remains interested in pursuing Ukraine peace talks despite overnight strike on Kyiv
US claims of Russian concessions on Ukraine’s security looking empty
Russian Air Strikes on Kyiv Kill 18 as Putin Snubs US on War
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed pressure on Russia with US envoy Kellogg
Ukraine’s independence-era voices say Russia's effort to keep control has lasted decades
Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia, WSJ reports
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here's what to know
It was sold in 1867, but some Russians want Alaska back from the US
Trump-Putin meeting: Live updates as leaders head to Alaska to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit
'A chess game' - Trump gears up for Alaska summit with Putin
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
Zelensky doubles down: ‘We will never leave the Donbas’
Trump Signals Tough Stance With Putin Ahead of Alaska Summit
Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it's hosting a U.S.-Russia summit
What's at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?
Trump pushes Ukraine to agree to 'land swap' with Russia ahead of Putin summit
Moscow strikes kill six in Ukraine; refineries hit in Russia
Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They're also illegal
Ukraine ramps up drone attacks on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska summit
Russia says it continued development of nuclear missiles during moratorium on deployment
NATO Secretary General Rutte says Trump-Putin summit is about 'testing Putin'
Zelenskyy rejects conceding land to Russia after Trump suggests "swapping" territories
Trump knocks Zelensky for resisting ‘land swap’ with Russia
Zelenskiy wins EU, NATO backing as he seeks place at Trump-Putin talks
Trump suggests he'll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska and when will it happen?
White House is considering inviting Zelenskyy to Alaska
Ukraine's European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
Trump says he will host Putin in Alaska next Friday to talk about Ukraine
Rubio says Witkoff returning with Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Putin suggests meeting Trump in the United Arab Emirates, but not yet with Zelenskyy
Trump says he would meet with Putin even if the Russian leader won't meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Trump tells European leaders he’ll continue Russia talks through in-person meetings with Putin
Zelensky says Russia seems ‘more inclined toward a ceasefire’
White House pushes back on Kremlin claims Trump and Putin agreed to meeting
US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa
As Russia deadline nears, Trump starts nuclear saber-rattling
Trump hails progress in Russia talks, White House says secondary sanctions still planned
Trump says Putin and Witkoff made 'great progress' in their meeting in Russia
Putin holds 'constructive' talks with US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline: Kremlin
Rebuilding in devastated Mariupol under Russia's thumb
Firefighters at the scene after Russia strikes recreational center in Zaporizhzhia region
Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles
Putin-Witkoff meeting was ‘constructive,’ Kremlin says ahead of Trump’s sanctions deadline
Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say
Witkoff set to visit Russia for ‘last chance’ talks on Ukraine war
Zelenskiy says he had 'productive' call with Trump ahead of ceasefire deadline
4 European countries agree to buy a combined $1 billion in U.S. weapons for Ukraine
Kremlin plays down Trump submarine order, urges caution on nuclear rhetoric
Millions of Ukrainians abroad hope to return home once Russia's invasion ends
Moscow awaits 'important' Trump envoy visit before sanctions deadline
Ukraine urges Trump admin to 'strangle' Russian economy amid nuclear tensions
Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia
Turkey says Russia scales back Ukraine territorial demands
Russian defence minister says his forces have sped up rate of their advance in Ukraine
Trump admin offers subdued response to Russia’s assault on Kyiv, and Europe’s outrage
With Putin 'stalling' peace talks, NATO minister says US has 'powerful leverage'
Russian attack kills 14 in Kyiv, including three children
Kremlin says it remains interested in pursuing Ukraine peace talks despite overnight strike on Kyiv
US claims of Russian concessions on Ukraine’s security looking empty
Russian Air Strikes on Kyiv Kill 18 as Putin Snubs US on War
Trump dismisses Russia questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy as ‘posturing’
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed pressure on Russia with US envoy Kellogg
Ukraine’s independence-era voices say Russia's effort to keep control has lasted decades
Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia, WSJ reports
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here's what to know
It was sold in 1867, but some Russians want Alaska back from the US
Trump-Putin meeting: Live updates as leaders head to Alaska to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump and Putin have history. That adds to the intrigue for Anchorage summit
'A chess game' - Trump gears up for Alaska summit with Putin
Trump warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
Zelensky doubles down: ‘We will never leave the Donbas’
Trump Signals Tough Stance With Putin Ahead of Alaska Summit
Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it's hosting a U.S.-Russia summit
What's at stake as Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska?
Trump pushes Ukraine to agree to 'land swap' with Russia ahead of Putin summit
Moscow strikes kill six in Ukraine; refineries hit in Russia
Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They're also illegal
Ukraine ramps up drone attacks on Russia ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska summit
Russia says it continued development of nuclear missiles during moratorium on deployment
NATO Secretary General Rutte says Trump-Putin summit is about 'testing Putin'
Zelenskyy rejects conceding land to Russia after Trump suggests "swapping" territories
Trump knocks Zelensky for resisting ‘land swap’ with Russia
Zelenskiy wins EU, NATO backing as he seeks place at Trump-Putin talks
Trump suggests he'll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
Why are Trump and Putin meeting in Alaska and when will it happen?
White House is considering inviting Zelenskyy to Alaska
Ukraine's European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
Trump says he will host Putin in Alaska next Friday to talk about Ukraine
Rubio says Witkoff returning with Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Putin suggests meeting Trump in the United Arab Emirates, but not yet with Zelenskyy
Trump says he would meet with Putin even if the Russian leader won't meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Trump tells European leaders he’ll continue Russia talks through in-person meetings with Putin
Zelensky says Russia seems ‘more inclined toward a ceasefire’
White House pushes back on Kremlin claims Trump and Putin agreed to meeting
US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa
As Russia deadline nears, Trump starts nuclear saber-rattling
Trump hails progress in Russia talks, White House says secondary sanctions still planned
Trump says Putin and Witkoff made 'great progress' in their meeting in Russia
Putin holds 'constructive' talks with US envoy Witkoff ahead of sanctions deadline: Kremlin
Rebuilding in devastated Mariupol under Russia's thumb
Firefighters at the scene after Russia strikes recreational center in Zaporizhzhia region
Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles
Putin-Witkoff meeting was ‘constructive,’ Kremlin says ahead of Trump’s sanctions deadline
Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say
Witkoff set to visit Russia for ‘last chance’ talks on Ukraine war
Zelenskiy says he had 'productive' call with Trump ahead of ceasefire deadline
4 European countries agree to buy a combined $1 billion in U.S. weapons for Ukraine
Kremlin plays down Trump submarine order, urges caution on nuclear rhetoric
Millions of Ukrainians abroad hope to return home once Russia's invasion ends
Moscow awaits 'important' Trump envoy visit before sanctions deadline
Ukraine urges Trump admin to 'strangle' Russian economy amid nuclear tensions
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Bipartisan government funding is at risk of dying in Trump's Washington
GOP megabill’s final score: $3.4T in red ink and 10 million kicked off health insurance, CBO says
Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
The Republicans who bucked Trump on his big bill: From the Politics Desk
Holdouts say Trump promised he'd 'make the bill better' in the future
House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed
GOP governors stay silent amid plans to slash Medicaid spending in their states
House Republicans expected to pass Trump's massive tax and policy bill by July 4
House Republicans are ready to finish Trump's bill. Not so fast, Democratic leader Jeffries says
Maxwell Frost: 20 House Republicans a ‘no’ on ‘big, beautiful bill’
House nears final vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as opponents flip
House sizes up Senate’s version of Trump megabill; Johnson ‘not happy’ but vows passage
Here’s how Trump’s megabill will affect you
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
As Trump pressures Republicans on budget bill, Democrats eye 2026 pickups: Analysis
Comparing the Medicaid cuts in House and Senate "big, beautiful bill"
Taxes, energy, and healthcare: 3 ways Senate's Trump megabill impacts the business world
Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal
GOP megabill’s final score: $3.4T in red ink and 10 million kicked off health insurance, CBO says
Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
The Republicans who bucked Trump on his big bill: From the Politics Desk
Holdouts say Trump promised he'd 'make the bill better' in the future
House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed
GOP governors stay silent amid plans to slash Medicaid spending in their states
House Republicans expected to pass Trump's massive tax and policy bill by July 4
House Republicans are ready to finish Trump's bill. Not so fast, Democratic leader Jeffries says
Maxwell Frost: 20 House Republicans a ‘no’ on ‘big, beautiful bill’
House nears final vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as opponents flip
House sizes up Senate’s version of Trump megabill; Johnson ‘not happy’ but vows passage
Here’s how Trump’s megabill will affect you
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
As Trump pressures Republicans on budget bill, Democrats eye 2026 pickups: Analysis
Comparing the Medicaid cuts in House and Senate "big, beautiful bill"
Taxes, energy, and healthcare: 3 ways Senate's Trump megabill impacts the business world
Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal
Monday, April 28, 2025
Oregon weighs expanding Indigenous student grants as colleges face federal funding threats
Top manager of 4 Columbia River wildlife refuges leaves amid federal workforce reductions
Federal funding freeze halts key infrastructure projects in tribal communities
In the Northwest, some tribal grants frozen amid federal worker firings
How does the U.S. federal workforce compare with those in other countries?
Top manager of 4 Columbia River wildlife refuges leaves amid federal workforce reductions
Federal funding freeze halts key infrastructure projects in tribal communities
In the Northwest, some tribal grants frozen amid federal worker firings
How does the U.S. federal workforce compare with those in other countries?
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Hundreds mourn Spanish family killed in New York City helicopter crash
FAA grounds company whose helicopter crashed into Hudson after employee who voluntarily suspended flights is fired
FAA launches review after deadly Hudson River helicopter crash as operator shuts down
The dead in upstate New York plane crash included 2022 NCAA woman of the year and family members
Pilot in helicopter crash was veteran of Navy SEALs who recently moved to NYC, wife says
Small plane crashes in Boca Raton, Florida; all 3 on board killed
NYC mayor says family of Spanish tourists died in helicopter crash into Hudson River
American Airlines plane struck on ground at Washington airport by another plane, no injuries reported
Helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, 3 dead: Sources
Pilot and 2 children survive a night on airplane wing after crashing into Alaska lake
Southwest plane lands safely in Chicago after close call with jet that went on runway without authorization
2 people are dead in a small plane collision at an Arizona airport with no control tower
FAA grounds company whose helicopter crashed into Hudson after employee who voluntarily suspended flights is fired
FAA launches review after deadly Hudson River helicopter crash as operator shuts down
The dead in upstate New York plane crash included 2022 NCAA woman of the year and family members
Pilot in helicopter crash was veteran of Navy SEALs who recently moved to NYC, wife says
Small plane crashes in Boca Raton, Florida; all 3 on board killed
NYC mayor says family of Spanish tourists died in helicopter crash into Hudson River
American Airlines plane struck on ground at Washington airport by another plane, no injuries reported
Helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, 3 dead: Sources
Pilot and 2 children survive a night on airplane wing after crashing into Alaska lake
Southwest plane lands safely in Chicago after close call with jet that went on runway without authorization
2 people are dead in a small plane collision at an Arizona airport with no control tower
The Latest: Trump allies turn on one another as controversies accumulate
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
‘We are all afraid’: Murkowski says fear of retaliation from Trump administration is ‘real’
Protesting the Trump administration? Murkowski says keep at it.
Voters speak out at town hall after Trump administration goes ‘beyond’ the ‘law’: McGraw
Protesters were stun-gunned and arrested at Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall
Grassley gets pressed in Iowa, scuffles at Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
‘We are all afraid’: Murkowski says fear of retaliation from Trump administration is ‘real’
Protesting the Trump administration? Murkowski says keep at it.
Voters speak out at town hall after Trump administration goes ‘beyond’ the ‘law’: McGraw
Protesters were stun-gunned and arrested at Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall
Grassley gets pressed in Iowa, scuffles at Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall
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