The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday by a vote of 79-18.
Senate Confirms Doug Burgum As Interior Secretary After Trump Tasked Him To Boost Drilling

The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday by a vote of 79-18.
This year’s Homer Winter Carnival Celebration, with the theme “Sunshine and Snowflakes,” will be held on Saturday, February 8. Enjoy various floats from local businesses, civic and non-profit organizations, associations, and individuals of all ages.
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Emma Pokon has been selected by President Donald J. Trump to be the new Region 10 Administrator at the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Sen. Sullivan posed his questions to Mr. Lutnick during his confirmation hearing before the committee.
It is the third ATV crash on the peninsula to result in serious injury since last July and the second to cause a fatality.
Senator Dan Sullivan’s (R-Alaska) public awareness campaign, “One Pill Can Kill,” is approaching the February deadline for high school students across Alaska to participate in the awareness campaign about the dangers of fentanyl in their community.
This abrupt freeze exacerbates the uncertainty surrounding federal education funding, making state funding all the more crucial to ensuring the sustainability of Alaska’s schools. Without predictable and reliable funding, school districts will face immense difficulty in planning and delivering high-quality education for children.
The pilot experienced an “inflight malfunction” but was able to eject from the aircraft.
Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered his seventh State of the State address on Tuesday night at the Alaska Capitol Building.
The Kenai Municipal Airport is building a new bronze wildlife sculpture to welcome passengers and visitors departing and arriving in Kenai for Fall 2025. The sculpture will bring a degree of art that enhances and amplifies the community and conveys a unique welcome message of respect and awareness.