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Rep. Don Young, longtime Alaska congressman, dies at 88

Don Young, who was the longest-serving current member of Congress, has died

The Independent UK

Alaska Rep. Don Young, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 88

Young was first elected in 1973 during the Nixon Administration.

Axios

Suspect accused of shooting officer in downtown Anchorage standoff is apparently in custody

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A man appearing to be the suspect in a standoff that included the shooting of a police officer was led out of a downtown Anchorage apartment complex without incident Friday afternoon.

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Don Young, dean of the House, dies at 88 - Roll Call

Don Young, the Alaska Republican who was the longest serving member of the House, has died at the age of 88.

Roll Call

Police officer shot during standoff near downtown Anchorage; suspect remains barricaded

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A police officer was shot Friday morning during the response to a standoff near downtown Anchorage and is expected to survive his injuries, police said.

Tribune News Service

Federal appeals court rules in favor of village's efforts to extend a road through Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge

Mar. 17—The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals this week issued a ruling in support of a Trump-era decision and a Southwest Alaska village that has long sought construction of an 11-mile road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

Tribune News Service

A Russian lawmaker wants Alaska back. 'Good luck with that!'

A Russian parliament member has called for the return of Alaska to Russia, prompting a quick dismissal from Alaska politicians and others.

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Appeals court reverses ruling halting Alaska refuge road

A federal appeals court panel has reversed a decision that rejected a land swap aimed at allowing a road be built through an Alaska national wildlife refuge that is an internationally recognized habitat for migrating waterfowl

The Independent UK

Russian politician demands reparations from US in the form of Alaska

Parliamentarian also called for public hangings after Moscow ‘victory’

The Independent UK

Do Russia and America touch as Russia demands Alaska - mapped

A member of the state Duma - the Russian parliament - has called on the US to give Alaska back to Russia after massive sanctions were imposed following Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russian MP demands USA hands over Alaska and that Kremlin takes over Antarctica

Oleg Matveychev, a member of Russia's parliament, has demanded reparations from the US for sanctions the country has faced over its invasion of Ukraine, including the return of Alaska, over a century and a half after Russia sold it

Daily Mirror

Brent Sass maintains Iditarod lead but cautious about Seavey

Brent Sass hasn't seen another musher in nearly 400 miles, which is a good sign for the leader of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska

The Independent UK

Astra Inks Multi-Launch Contract And First Launch With Spaceflight

Astra Space Inc (NASDAQ:ASTR) entered a multi-launch contract with Spaceflight Inc. Deal terms not disclosed. This agreement provides Spaceflight with launch opportunities using Astra's launch services through 2025. The first launch is planned for today, March 14, 2022, at the Astra Spaceport in Kodiak, Alaska, but maybe shifted to March 15, 2022, depending…

Benzinga

Booze News: Party Bikes in Rhode Island, Hard Seltzer in Utah

Plus: tasting rooms in Alaska and liquor delivery in Alabama

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Investigation finds that Alaska flag designer was 14, not 13

The state of Alaska has issued a corrected birth certificate for the teenage designer of the Alaska flag after researchers looking into his heritage found records indicating he was born more than a year earlier than previously believed

Zenger

Record Cold Temperatures Could Make Mississippi Colder Than Alaska This Weekend

Late Friday night into Saturday morning, much of the Southeast will be impacted by severe weather.

The Independent UK

Top 5 Iditarod mushers take a break at race's halfway point

The top five mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race appear to be taking an extended break in the ghost town of Cripple, Alaska

The Independent UK

Sarah Palin uses derogatory stereotype in rant about US gas prices

The former Alaska governor appeared on Fox News on Wednesday evening

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Court Upholds Allowing Pro-Vaccination Parent to Make Vaccination Decisions for Children

From Dutchess v. Dutch, decided yesterday (correctly, I think) by the Alaska Supreme Court: Divorced parents disagree about vaccinating their two minor children. The father wants to vaccinate the children per their pediatrician's recommendation. The mother objects on religious grounds to vaccinating the children…. [T]he superior court issued an order…

The Independent UK

Alaska North Slope natural gas leak is under investigation

Authorities are investigating a natural gas leak at a ConocoPhillips Alaska oil drill site on Alaska’s North Slope

InsideEVs

Tesla Megapacks Help Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula Reduce Its Reliance On Fossil Fuels

Homer Electric Association has recently launched a large battery energy storage system (BESS) in Soldotna, Alaska.

Kiplinger

Alaska Tax Guide 2025

Explore Alaska's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Alaska compares nationwide.

The Independent UK

Small plane crashes on frozen Alaska lake, injuring 5 people

Authorities say a small plane operated by a Christian mission organization crashed on a frozen lake in southwest Alaska over the weekend, injuring all five people on board

The Independent UK

Polar route to Japan is back as Japan Airlines avoids Russian airspace

Passengers cross the International Date Line, ‘losing’ a day en route to the Japanese capital

Tribune News Service

A politically appointed commission just vaporized Alaska’s campaign donation caps. Here’s what happens now

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — With high-stakes gubernatorial, legislative and local elections looming, Alaska candidates can now collect unlimited campaign donations after the commission charged with enforcing the state’s campaign finance laws chose to eliminate the state’s contribution limits rather than update them to satisfy a federal court order.

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