Yearly Archives: 2017
The partying part of the transfer of power
Alaskans are making the most of the celebration under way in Washington, D.C., at events leading up to the swearing in of Donald J....
Partying for a new president
The celebrating continues tonight in Washington, D.C., as Alaskans gather to ring in a new president who they hope will have a positive impact...
Photos from Alaskans’ inaugural celebration
The Alaska-themed Inaugural Celebration is under way in Washington, D.C. We're posting photos that participants send to Must Read Alaska.
The celebration, with honorary cohosts Sens. Lisa Murkowski...
Alaskans set loose on nation’s capital
Alaskans attending the swearing-in festivities in the nation's capital this week are sending photos of themselves and their friends at various historic events. We're posting them...
State of the State: Signs of struggle
It was 50 minutes of oratorical mediocrity, but there have been worse in the history of State of the State Addresses.
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker tonight stammered...
Interior Secretary nominee: King Cove Road a priority
A source connected to President-elect Donald Trump expressed optimism today that the road between King Cove and Cold Bay will be a top priority...
State of the State: Walker’s messaging challenge during tough times
Gov. Bill Walker will offer his third State of the State address at 7 p.m. tonight, Jan. 18.
State of the State day is typically filled with excitement...
Protest this: Women’s march morphs, ‘pussy hats’ on parade
OCCUPY SOMETHING -- ANYTHING: They're protesting President-elect Donald Trump this Saturday, in the nation's capital and all over America, including as many as 14 communities in...
Day One: Third floor marimbas, speech prep, happy birthdays
Day One of the 30th Alaska Legislature looked much like many others that came before it. The new lawmakers took their oaths of office...
Will ConocoPhillips be allowed to produce at Willow? State decisions factor in
Last week, ConocoPhillips-Alaska President Joe Marushack stood before a room of energy contractors and service providers and, in his low-key way, made a dramatic announcement:
Three-hundred million barrels...