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Begich smashes Alaska records for campaign fundraising in a non-election year
Must Read Alaska
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July 16, 2025
Congressman Nick Begich of Alaska announced a blockbuster campaign fundraising total of over $800,000 in the second quarter of 2025, setting a new record for off-year fundraising by any US House candidate or incumbent in Alaska history. With more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Senate Backs Trump’s Move to Defund NPR, PBS in Blow to Independent Media
The Washington Informer
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July 17, 2025
In a 51-48 vote early Thursday morning, the Senate approved President Donald Trump’s demand to rescind $9 billion in previously approved federal spending, including $1.1 billion slashed from public broadcasting. The move targets the Corporation...
Anchorage School District issues layoff notices after federal funding freeze
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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Anchorage School District (Loren Holmes) The Anchorage School District has begun laying off employees after the Trump administration froze $14 million in education funding meant for the district, according to a letter sent by Superintendent...
Alaska tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Sand Point
The West Australian
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July 16, 2025
Residents in areas across Alaska have been told to evacuate and head to higher ground after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami warning, and water began to recede. The quake struck near Sand Point at 12.38pm on Wednesday, local time,...
Tsunami warnings canceled after Alaska rocked by 7.3-magnitude earthquake
The Independent
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July 17, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Lawsuits against Boeing, Alaska Airlines over door plug blowout accelerate
OregonLive.com
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July 17, 2025
Boeing and Alaska Airlines have settled one of many lawsuits filed against them after the January 2024 midflight blowout shortly after a 737 Max 9 left Portland International Airport, while three more claims are set to go to trial next year....
Senate advances deep cuts to public media funding
Poynter
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July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted early Thursday to revoke a billion dollars in already approved funding for NPR, PBS and other public broadcasters. The measure, known formally as a “rescission package,” is a request from President Donald Trump to...
How will the CPB cuts affect KALW & public media across the country?
KALW - California
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On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing how $1.1 billion in cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will affect public radio stations across the country. All but two Senate Republicans, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of...
Senate Republicans defund public media
Salon
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July 17, 2025
Senate Republicans on Thursday approved a $9 billion package of spending cuts, slashing funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting after an all-night session. The rescissions bill, part of President Donald Trump’s effort to claw back previously...
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...
7.3 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning along parts of Alaska's coast
WANE - Indiana
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July 16, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Communities in areas along a 700-mile (1,127-km) stretch of Alaska’s southern coast ordered residents to higher ground after a powerful earthquake Wednesday, but officials quickly downgraded a tsunami warning for the...