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Nearly 1 million acres burned, as Alaska's wildfires continue
Alaska’s wildfire season is showing signs of slowing as wetter weather helps crews make progress, but officials say the work ...
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The Real Reasons Russia Sold Alaska to the U.S. for Just $7.2 Million
Russia formally sold Alaska to the United States for just $7.2 million. While this may seem like an unbelievable bargain today, there were several strategic and financial reasons behind the sale.
Alaska Governor: Check Current Name, Party, Term Limits and Prior Public Experience
Learn about Alaska's current governor, their political party, term limits, and prior public experience, including key roles ...
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Threads of the Tongass: Building a sustainable future
“Threads of the Tongass” is a series of stories that explore how lives in Southeast Alaska are interwoven with the Tongass ...
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US transfers land near proposed mining route to Alaska Native group
The US Department of the Interior has transferred nearly 28,000 acres of land to the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska ...
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President Trump signs two bills benefiting Alaska Native communities
Two new laws signed by President Trump improve access to federal programs and land management for Alaska Native communities, ...
US transfers acreage near proposed mining road to Alaska native group
The Trump administration transferred 28,000 acres (11,331 hectares) in a remote part of Northwest Alaska to a native ...