Sullivan to Trump: “On North Korea, we need calmness, credibility”
There hasn’t been much “calmness” to the president’s handling of North Korea this week.
August 2017
Trump reverses course, declares the opioid crisis a national emergency
While North Korea has dominated the headlines, President Donald Trump took steps today to recognize a major problem at home. Today, Trump declared the opioid crisis…
Morris Communications sells off Juneau Empire and two other Alaska papers
The sale is described as a “strategic restructuring” for the company and is expected to be finalized on Oct. 2 of this year.
Trump administration takes steps to open more of the NPR-A to oil and gas production
The notice includes land currently unavailable for leasing under a 2013 decision by the Obama administration.
Fairbanks public radio announces cutbacks after Legislature cuts university budget
The Legislature maintained funding for public radio in this year’s budget, but cut $7.8 million from the university.
Independents nationwide are turning to Alaska Gov. Bill Walker for 2018 inspiration
More than a dozen disaffected Republicans and a handful of moderate Democrats are hoping to recreate Gov. Bill Walker’s 2014 independent run in their 2018…
Southwest Alaska airline PenAir files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Service to eight Alaska communities will be unaffected by the reorganization.
Murkowski says it’s ‘fake news’ to suggest she intentionally blocked Trump’s recess appointments
Murkowski says it’s the Democrats, not her, that sought to block the president’s ability to make recess appointments.
Friday in the Sun (Aug. 4): Bet on Binkley, Walker re-election and some serious shade
The 2018 race for governor is getting interesting.
Federal watchdog launches ‘preliminary investigation’ into Zinke’s reported threats to Alaska
The “preliminary investigation” follows requests by two House Democrats with ranking positions on the energy and commerce committee, and natural resources committee.