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Energy Win: Alaska's NPR-A Is Open for Business
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. The Trump administration's Bureau of Land Management has rescinded a Biden-era restriction on oil and gas extraction in the National...

Federal energy assistance helps tens of thousands in Louisiana — Trump says it’s ‘unnecessary’
As temperatures creep toward the triple digits, electric bills have long crossed that threshold. With light bills at times rivaling the cost of a house note, those with low incomes struggle to keep their homes at a safe and comfortable temperature...

NISAR mission will showcase Indian space engineering on global scale: Ex-ISRO scientist
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jul 28: The NISAR mission, a collaborative effort between ISRO and NASA, will demonstrate Indian space engineering capabilities for Earth observation on a global scale, a top scientist has said. The NISAR (NASA-ISRO...

Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) Reports Q2 2025 Results; Earnings Beat Expectations
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) is included in our list of the 10 Cheap Travel Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) Reports Q2 2025 Results; Earnings Beat Expectations A busy airport terminal with travelers queuing...

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Touts How Alaska Is Key To Unleashing American Energy Dominance
Republican Alaskan Rep. Nick Begich said his state is a resource giant that can help unlock America’s energy potential in a sit-down interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation. The former Biden administration imposed a multitude of harsh...

Dunleavy sets out agenda for special session, while Alaska legislative leaders focus on vetoes
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced his policy priorities for the Alaska State Legislature for when they reconvene for a special session scheduled to start on Saturday. On Monday, the governor called for legislators to address what he called...

Dreaming of Fjordland National Park? Discover This Alaska Hidden Gem Instead
New Zealand is a bucket list destination for many people, especially if you happen to be a fan of Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which uses NZ's dreamy technicolor landscapes to portray Middle-earth. One scenic location that...

State reaffirms decision to deny permit for IPOP’s controversial gold mining project
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has reaffirmed its denial of IPOP, LLC’s application to mine in the Bonanza Channel near Nome. In a decision issued Monday, the agency cited insufficient data to justify the project’s large-scale...

More restrictions than Iran: Nick Begich slams Biden-era assault on Alaska, says it’s time to unlock energy
By AUDREY STREB | DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION Republican Alaskan Congressman Nick Begich said his state is a resource giant that can help unlock America’s energy potential in a sit-down interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation. The former...
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Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci Reunite to Film Devil Wears Prada 2 with Anne Hathaway in N.Y.C. By Jen Juneau
NEED TO KNOW Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci were photographed filming scenes for The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City on Monday, July 28 Production on the sequel to the 2006 original began on June 30. The movie hits theaters on May 1, 2026...

Pentagon considers drone testing in Ukraine after failed Alaska trials
The Pentagon may test drones in Ukraine after flawed Alaska trials, as Zelensky and Trump agree on a potential $30B US deal for Ukrainian-made drones. The US Department of Defense is reportedly considering Ukraine as a live testing ground for...

Breaking: Trump Administration rescinds NPR-A restrictions, citing push for energy independence
The Department of the Interior announced Monday that it has rescinded three policy documents that placed new restrictions on development within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. The decision, issued by the Bureau of Land Management,...

Trump Admin Erases Biden-Era Assault On US Energy
The Trump administration officially withdrew three Biden-era policies on Monday in an effort to make it easier to develop energy resources across the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the...

Trump Clears Alaska’s Oil Path—Again
The Trump administration has formally scrapped a trio of policy documents that imposed new limitations on oil and gas development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve (NPR-A), the DOI said on Monday, clearing the decks for a new wave of drilling...

Interior yanks Biden plan on Alaska energy development
The Trump administration on Monday unraveled an effort begun during Joe Biden’s presidency to study and seek public input about whether additional protections are warranted for sensitive landscapes on Alaska’s North Slope. The Interior Department...

America's Best Airline Loyalty Program Is Officially Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines' superb Mileage Plan doesn't always get the attention it deserves. However, it has once again been named the No. 1 airline loyalty program in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 rankings. This marks the 11th...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Juneau County in week ending July 19
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Juneau County selling...

Attorney General Treg Taylor Says Alaska LNG Pipeline Project Is Poised For Final Stages
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor says the proposed Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline is closer than ever to becoming a reality, calling it a “fast-track” project that enjoys full state and federal backing. Taylor visited the Kenai...
Quantifying the True Scale of Human Footprint in Alaska
By Aaron Thomas Using new analytical techniques, UAF’s Professor Falk Huettman and graduate researcher Moriz Steiner declared that over 99 percent of Alaska has been affected by humans. Through the use of software that quantifies patterns within...

Opinion: Alaska lawmakers have a duty to act on Gov. Dunleavy’s vetoes in upcoming special session
The Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (ADN archive) On Aug. 2, the Alaska Legislature will reconvene in Juneau to respond to a special session called by Gov. Dunleavy. While the governor’s proclamation lists a pair of issues that failed to gain...