Rules that the environmental assessment was inadequate. In October 2020, the previous administration authorized Conoco-Phillips to extract 100,000 barrels of oil from Alaska’s Natural Petroleum Reserve daily for…
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of AK Native Companies
Court’s opinion allows ANCs to receive CARES Act funding. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that Alaskan Native Corporations (ANCs) are legally considered “Indian…
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Alaska Meeting Highlights U.S.-China Divide
Current administration brings less aggressive stance, but similar goals. Chinese officials and members of President Biden’s administration met for the first time Thursday in Alaska. Secretary of State…
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NORAD Runs Operation NOBLE DEFENDER Exercise
Training takes place in Alaska with Air National Guard. The 176th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard recently participated in Operation NOBLE DEFENDER exercises for search-and-rescue and…
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Expanded Oil Activity in Alaska Given OK
The focus on America’s energy independence continues. President Trump’s administration, through the Department of the Interior, has finalized plans to expand drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve in…
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Russia Making Provocative Moves Around the Globe
Commander of NATO Allied Air Command says they are disrespecting international standards. The Russian military has been exhibiting challenging behavior as Russia-West relations have continued to deteriorate. In…
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Trump Administration Approves Alaska Pipeline
Interior Department will work to preserve environment. President Trump’s Administration announced on Thursday that it would be moving forward with the Alaska Liquified Natural Gas (Alaska LGN) Pipeline.…
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Federal Ocean Policy Committee Releases Alaskan Exploration Strategies
The largest coastline in the union currently lacks proper underwater mapping. In November of 2019, President Trump signed a memorandum that instructed U.S. Oceanographers to map the coasts…
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Some States Ease Virus-Related Restrictions
Health authorities advise caution in the process in order to avoid a fresh surge of infection. Georgia is allowing residents to dine inside restaurants or watch a movie…
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Native Tribes and Corporations Compete for Funding in Alaska
The Treasury’s position on relief fund distribution complicates situation. With the approval of President Trump’s $2.2 trillion stimulus package, Alaskan Native American tribes are eligible to receive funding…
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