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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Alaska Senate Race, Disney FCC Lawsuit, and Asia-Pacific Carrier Deployment
Newsweek is reporting on a tight Alaska Senate race, a lawsuit by Disney and ABC against the FCC, and the redeployment of a U.S. aircraft carrier from the Asia-Pacific.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsElectionEconomyArtificial IntelligenceMilitary AlaskaSenate RaceDonald TrumpWalt Disney CompanyFederal Communications CommissionAsia-PacificBeef IndustryFBINewsweek
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Alaska AG Clarifies Appointment Rules, Governor Advances LNG Project, State Secures Major Settlements
Alaska's Attorney General clarified constitutional appointment practices. Governor Dunleavy advanced LNG tax legislation, while the state also secured major settlements in generic drug price manipulation and consumer protection cases, impacting tourism and local businesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementHealthState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalEmployment and LaborEconomyEnergy AlaskaAttorney GeneralGovernor Mike DunleavyAlaska LNG ProjectConsumer ProtectionGeneric DrugsGovernmentOffice of the Alaska Governor
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DHS Secretary Mullin Visits USCG Base Kodiak, Emphasizes Arctic Security and Historic Investment
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited USCG Base Kodiak, Alaska, highlighting its crucial role in Arctic security. The base will host new Arctic Security Cutters, supported by a historic $25 billion investment in the Coast Guard under President Trump's leadership, enhancing…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentMilitaryWhite HouseTransportationEconomy Markwayne MullinUSCG Base KodiakArctic SecurityCoast GuardAlaskaDonald J TrumpU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Governor Dunleavy Introduces Compromise AK LNG Tax Legislation
Governor Dunleavy has introduced a compromise bill for the Alaska LNG project, featuring a 2% S corp tax, a delayed effective date, and no education aid reduction. This aims to facilitate project financing and remove barriers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyEducation Governor Mike DunleavyAlaska LNGTax LegislationCompromiseAnchorageAlaskaOffice of the Alaska Governor
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DHS Secretary Mullin Visits Alaska to Commend CBP and TSA Personnel
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Anchorage, Alaska, meeting with CBP and TSA personnel. He observed cargo screening and airport security operations, discussing support for remote airports and commending frontline efforts against illicit goods.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSA Markwayne MullinU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityAnchorageAlaskaU.S. Customs and Border ProtectionTransportation Security AdministrationAirport Security
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Andreanof Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Alaska's Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, on August 9, 2026, at a depth of 16 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered southeast of Atka.
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Alaska Unlocks Tuition, Boosts Rural Health, and Secures Legal Wins
Alaska's Board of Regents eliminates non-resident tuition for 2027-2028. The state also awards $4.5M for rural health, wins a foster care lawsuit, and secures a $400M drug price settlement.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLegalBusinessState GovernmentsEducationAgriculture AlaskaUniversity of AlaskaTuitionRural HealthLegal SettlementFerry ScheduleOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Alaska Boosts Defense Role, Gains EPA Authority, and Honors Local Business
Alaska establishes a new Military Affairs Office and gains EPA authorization for hazardous waste management. Mountain Dog was named Manufacturer of the Year, while the state also honored National Guard and Korean War veterans.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyMilitaryEnvironment AlaskaMilitary Affairs OfficeEPAHazardous WasteMountain DogManufacturer of the YearKorean WarOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Alaska Establishes New Military Affairs Office to Boost Defense and Economy
Alaska Governor Dunleavy announced the creation of the Alaska Military Affairs Office (AMAO) to strengthen national defense, foster military partnerships, and drive economic opportunity, leveraging the state's strategic location.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyMilitary AlaskaMilitary Affairs OfficeNational DefenseEconomic DevelopmentGovernor Mike DunleavyMajor General Torrence SaxeGovernmentOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Andreanof Islands
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Alaska's Andreanof Islands on July 26, 2026. The shallow quake, reviewed by seismologists, was centered southeast of Atka, Alaska.
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Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Alaska's Andreanof Islands in the Aleutian chain early Saturday. The shallow quake, reviewed by seismologists, was centered southeast-southeast of Atka, Alaska, and southwest of Anchorage.
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Andreanof Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Alaska's Andreanof Islands on July 25, 2026, at a depth of 40 km. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the event, located southeast of Atka, Alaska.
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Alaska's Andreanof Islands on July 25, 2026, at a shallow depth of 5 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered southeast of Atka in the Aleutian Islands.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentFederal GovernmentEducation EarthquakeAndreanof IslandsAleutian IslandsAlaskaUSGSAtkaSeismologistUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Alaska Secures State Lands, Vocational Center Receives Major Donation, and Energy Project Advances
Alaska's Office of the Governor announced a court victory securing 1.38 million acres of state land. Additionally, AVTEC received a $250,000 Wells Fargo donation and was named a top vocational school, while a $400 million energy project advanced.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalEducationEnergy AlaskaVocational TrainingLand DisputeHydroelectric PowerWells FargoAVTECBallot MeasuresOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit the Andreanof Islands in Alaska's Aleutian chain on July 24, 2026, at a depth of 10 km. The USGS reported the tremor, located southeast of Adak, Alaska, with no immediate damage reports.
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Lt. Governor Dahlstrom to Host Public Hearings on Key Alaska Ballot Measures
Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom will host public hearings on three key ballot measures on July 27 and August 5, 2026. The hearings will cover campaign finance, voter qualification, and election reforms, offering opportunities for public testimony.
Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionLegal Nancy DahlstromAlaskaBallot MeasuresPublic HearingsCampaign FinanceVoter QualificationElections
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Andreanof Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Alaska's Andreanof Islands, Aleutian chain, at a depth of 35 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, occurred southeast of Atka, Alaska, on July 23, 2026.
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Andreanof Islands
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit Alaska's Andreanof Islands on July 23, 2026, at a shallow depth of 5 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered southeast of Atka.
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Kodiak Island Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit Alaska's Kodiak Island region on July 22, 2026, at a depth of 5 km. The preliminary report, generated by computer, places the epicenter southeast of Akhiok, with further details pending seismologist review.
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Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Addresses Trump, Iran, Climate and Social Media
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is reporting on the lack of Secret Service protection for former Trump advisers targeted by Iran, a "climate coup" at the National Academies of Science, and surging air conditioning demand in Europe.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsElectionEnvironmentLegalMiddle EastEurope Donald TrumpIranJohn BoltonClimate ChangeSocial Media RegulationTariffsAlaskaWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Alaska Advances Educator Apprenticeships, Secures Data Breach Settlement, and Boosts Critical Minerals Research
Alaska secures federal approval for an educator apprenticeship program, joins a $18M 23andMe data breach settlement, and receives NSF funding for a UAF-led critical minerals project, while Bitcoin Depot scam victims may seek compensation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEducationLegalComputers and InternetEconomy AlaskaApprenticeshipData Breach23andMeCritical MineralsNSF FundingOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Southern Alaska
A preliminary Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit Southern Alaska on July 16, 2026, at 11:37:22 UTC. The tremor, 16 km deep, was centered southeast of McCarthy, Alaska, according to a computer-generated USGS report.
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Alaska Secures Major Federal Funds and Key Road Permit
Alaska celebrates significant federal approvals, including a $180 million Port of Alaska settlement and a crucial King Cove Road permit, alongside other infrastructure and energy funding.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalTransportationEnergyEconomy AlaskaPort of AlaskaKing Cove RoadSettlementInfrastructureFederal GrantRenewable EnergyOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Alaska Secures Final Permit for King Cove Road, Construction Imminent
Alaska has received the final federal permit for the King Cove Road, a vital project connecting King Cove to Cold Bay's airport for emergency access. Construction is set to begin within 30 days, ending a decades-long effort.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsTransportationEnvironmentSocial IssuesEconomy King Cove RoadAlaskaKing CoveCold BayGovernor Mike DunleavyU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Alaska Secures $180 Million Settlement for Port Modernization
Alaska Governor Dunleavy announced a $180 million federal settlement, ending a two-decade lawsuit over the failed Don Young Port of Alaska expansion. This funding will significantly advance the Port's $2.7 billion modernization program, crucial for the state's infrastructure.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalTransportation AlaskaPort of AlaskaLegal SettlementInfrastructure DevelopmentMaritime AdministrationGovernor DunleavyAnchorageOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Southern Alaska
A preliminary USGS report details a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Southern Alaska on June 29, 2026, at 03:32:39 UTC. The event, 38.8 km SSW of Cordova, was computer-generated and awaits seismologist review.
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Alaska's Kenai Peninsula on June 27, 2026, at a depth of 58 km. The preliminary report from USGS indicates the quake was centered near Clam Gulch, affecting nearby cities like Anchorage.
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
A preliminary USGS report details a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Alaska's Kenai Peninsula on June 27, 2026. Centered 15 km southeast of Clam Gulch at a depth of 23 km, the computer-generated report awaits seismologist review.
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Alaska's Kenai Peninsula on June 27, 2026, at a depth of 62 km. The preliminary report from USGS places the epicenter near Clam Gulch, with further details pending seismologist review.
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Alaska Governor Signs Key Budgets, Addresses Healthcare Gaps, and State Fights Medicaid Fraud
Governor Dunleavy signed FY27 budgets for schools and the University, and House Bill 73 for healthcare. Alaska also launched a land auction and charged 15 defendants in a $1.83 million Medicaid fraud takedown.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEducationLegalReal EstateSocial Issues AlaskaGovernor Mike DunleavyState BudgetHealthcareLand AuctionMedicaid FraudOffice of the Alaska Governor