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Public Media Defunded as House GOP Passes $1.1 Billion Cut to CPB
Billboard
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July 18, 2025
The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as Republicans intensified their efforts to target institutions and programs they view as bloated...
Public broadcasters say GOP cuts could devastate local media and make Americans less safe
NBC News
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July 18, 2025
When a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck off southern Alaska on Wednesday, officials were concerned about a potential tsunami. It was local public media that helped relay a tsunami alert, Sen. Lisa Murkowski said. But now, looming GOP-led funding...
Alaska Nanooks name Matt Curley as new associate head coach
Interior Alaska News
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July 15, 2025
The Alaska Nanooks hockey program has announced the appointment of Matt Curley as the new associate head coach. Curley joins after serving four seasons as general manager and head coach of the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL. "We're incredibly...
Anchorage School District issues layoffs amid budget crisis
Alaska's News Source
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July 16, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage School District is issuing layoff notices and staff reassignments just weeks before classes resume, citing frozen federal funds and last-minute state budget cuts that have created a $4.3 million shortfall....
From Line Cook to Business Owner
Sol de Medianoche - Alaska
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While most restaurants in Anchorage close between 9 pm and 11 pm, Pho and Indian Restaurant closes at midnight. This story tells how a Oaxacan went from being a line cook to becoming the owner of his own restaurant. Rufino Guzmán had kitchen...
House approves Trump’s $9B cut to public media, aid
WDET - Michigan
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July 18, 2025
BY KEVIN FREKING AND MARY CLARE JALONICK Updated 12:05 AM EDT, July 18, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as...
Alaska's voter-approved mandatory sick leave law now in effect
Wrangell Sentinel - Alaska
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Alaska’s new sick leave law and minimum wage increase took effect on July 1. Approved by voters in November, it requires that someone working at a business with 15 or more employees will earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked,...
Northern Dynasty: Motion for Summary Judgement Filed in Federal District Court in Alaska
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 17, 2025 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM)(NYSE American:NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") and its 100%-owned U.S.-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership ("Pebble Partnership") announce...
Southern Oregon public media faces huge shortfalls as funding cut gets vote
The Rogue Valley Times - Oregon
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July 17, 2025
Southern Oregon’s public television and radio stations are facing huge budget shortfalls should President Donald Trump get his way. Southern Oregon Public Broadcasting could lose 37% percent of its planned budget next year — about $900,000 — if...
United Vs. American Vs. Alaska: Which Airline Wins With The Boeing 737 MAX?
Simple Flying
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July 18, 2025
The Boeing 737 MAX has become a workhorse for many carriers worldwide. United Airlines is the class leader, Alaska Airlines is in second place, while American Airlines has the third-largest fleet on our list. These carriers all expect to operate...
Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid. What it means for LAist
LAist - California
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July 18, 2025
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. The House has approved a Trump administration...
HPR's Bill Dorman on how the rescission bill would impact public media
Hawaii Public Radio
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July 18, 2025
We have news this morning on the Trump administration’s plans to claw back billions of dollars in spending that Congress has already approved. Much of that is foreign aid, and more than a billion dollars is from the budget of the Corporation for...
Congress has defunded public broadcasting. Murkowski explores what’s next for Alaska stations.
KYUK - Alaska
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July 18, 2025
The fate of Alaska’s smaller public radio stations is in doubt after Congress passed a bill to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The House passed the bill overnight Thursday, 216-213. Alaska Congressman Nick Begich voted yes. That...
At Least 100 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces While Seeking Aid
NBC News
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July 21, 2025
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Governor calls school leaders ‘hysterical’ as many districts submit deficit budgets
KTVF - Alaska
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July 16, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Right as school district budgets are due to the state, Gov. Mike Dunleavy called education leaders “hysterical” as school leaders finalize budgets they characterize as including steep deficits and gouged reserves from...
Alaska legislators urge senators to reject cuts to public broadcasting
Fairbanks Daily News Miner - Alaska
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A bipartisan coalition of 23 Alaska state legislators is urging U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan to oppose a sweeping federal budget rescission package that includes eliminating $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public...
Anchorage podiatrist joins all-Republican field in 2026 Alaska governor’s race
KYUK - Alaska
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July 16, 2025
Retired Anchorage podiatrist Matt Heilala filed to join the 2026 Alaska governor’s race Friday. So far, he’s the sixth Republican to join the field. Heilala, born in Anchorage and raised on the Kenai Peninsula, has never held elected office. But...
On downtown Anchorage's east side, new investments aim to bring vibrancy
Alaska Public Media
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There's a building on the corner of Fourth Avenue and C Street in downtown Anchorage that has been many things over the years: a Wendy’s, a few different hotels, and a shelter for those experiencing homelessness. And after a $50 million dollar...
Public media in Lehigh Valley prep for funding cuts after Senate approves $9B in clawbacks
WLVR-FM - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Public media outlets in the Lehigh Valley are bracing for significant cuts after the U.S. Senate passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid early Thursday morning. Several senators...
Popular Airline's Requested Ground Stop Lifted
960 WELI - Connecticut
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Alaska Airlines and its regional subsidiary Horizon Air lifted a requested ground stop caused by a computer system outage early Monday (July 21) morning, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed via NBC News. The change was made at around...