Calls to revoke China's trade status widen in Washington - Alaska Native News

Influential members of Congress, including the senator poised to become secretary of state in the incoming Trump administration, are pressing hard to revoke China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations with the United States. Commonly known as “Most Favored Nation” status, PNTR means that Chinese goods being imported into the United States are granted the most advantageous […]

DeAnthony Harris Sentenced for 2016 Christmas Eve Double Homicide - Alaska Native News

(Anchorage, AK) – Tuesday, Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna sentenced 27-year-old DeAnthony Harris to 80 years with 20 years suspended, for 60 years total of active jail time, for Harris’ role in the armed robbery and murders of Christopher and Danielle Brooks on Christmas Eve 2016. The State recommended a sentence of 100 years to serve […]

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Update on Continuing Process to Clarify Marine Mammal Harvest Eligibility - Alaska Native News

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have received numerous inquiries related to Alaska Native marine mammal harvest eligibility and policy under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Eligibility is governed by section 101(b) of the MMPA and regulations developed by both FWS (at 50 C.F.R. § 18.3) and […]

UAA announces ConocoPhillips Alaska's $2 million donation to the Ted Stevens Foundation - Alaska Native News

(Anchorage, AK) — The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is pleased to announce a $2 million donation from ConocoPhillips Alaska to the Ted Stevens Foundation to create the Alaska Leaders Archive at the UAA/APU Consortium Library. “We are excited to partner with the Ted Stevens Foundation as a lead donor to preserve and share our […]

Governor Dunleavy Congratulates Congressman-Elect Nick Begich - Alaska Native News

(Anchorage, AK) – This evening, Governor Mike Dunleavy reacted to the news that Nick Begich will serve as our state’s member in the United States House of Representatives. “I want to congratulate Congressman-elect Nick Begich on winning Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. With President Trump returning to office, Alaska’s future looks […]

Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump's Attorney General Pick - Alaska Native News

“Matt Gaetz was a ridiculous, horrible, and dangerous AG selection,” said the co-president of Public Citizen. Former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz on Thursday withdrew from consideration to lead the U.S. Justice Department under the incoming Trump administration, saying in a social media post that his “confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction.” Gaetz, who lasted just a week as President-elect […]

Trump Calls On GOP to Kill Bill Designed to Protect Journalists - Alaska Native News

“The fact that Trump is railing against the PRESS Act tells us everything we need to know: He wants no shackles when it comes to attacking, intimidating, silencing the press,” warned one legal expert. Journalists and press freedom advocates this week responded to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s attack on a proposed federal shield law with […]

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Aleut Town — Nasqualek Cuumi suuget Nasqualegmi etaallriit. – People used to live in Aleut Town. Afognak Village grew from a pair of neighboring towns—Russian Town and Aleut Town. These small communities were built about a mile apart on the western shore of Afognak Bay. At the south end of the area lay Rutkovsky village, […]

Troopers Seek Public Assistance in locating Tanner Geiser for Multiple Warrants in the Anchor Point Area. - Alaska Native News

Tanner Allen Geiser is wanted on multiple warrants including Robbery and Kidnapping. He was last seen earlier today in Nikolaevsk near Anchor Point. If seen, do not approach, call 911 or Trooper Dispatch at (907) 262-4453. If you have information but would like to remain anonymous, you can submit tips in the AKTips smartphone app or online at […]