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Alaska senator on state’s natural resources and impact on the rest of the country
(CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about his state's natural resources. When asked if he's comfortable with President Donald Trump reportedly offering Russian President Vladimir Putin...

Climate Connections: Bicycling is freedom
Amy Cilimburg We all have our heroes and mentors. I admit to having many, and one of these is long-time Missoulian, octogenarian, peacemaker, and bicycle evangelist Ethel MacDonald. Now age 87, Ethel has been biking around Missoula for over five...

Alaska Railroad CEO: Rail is 'key asset' for state
Alaska Railroad Corporation President and CEO Bill O’Leary emphasized the importance of the state’s railways during a Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday, calling them an essential part of Alaska’s infrastructure. “It is a...

Transcript: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, which was on taped Aug. 14, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska, and aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 17. The transcript of the first part of the...

Zelenskyy And EU Leaders To Meet With Trump After Dismal Alaska Summit
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - AUGUST 15: U.S. President Donald Trump (R) walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as they arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. The two leaders met for peace talks aimed at...

Kevin McCabe: Putting Alaska’s students first in 2026
By KEVIN MCCABE In Alaska, we have debated education funding for decades, yet our results remain near the bottom nationally. The discussion too often centers on how much money we spend, not on whether our kids are learning. While politicians argue...

Though disaster could be avoided in Alaska, it was still a Russian PR-victory – Hungarian expert
Trump’s refusal to accept Putin’s de facto ultimatum on Ukraine can be considered the only positive outcome of the bilateral meeting in Alaska, although it also became a PR victory for the Kremlin. This was stated by Hungarian expert András Rácz,...

Top Trump envoy says Putin agreed to ‘game-changing’ security protections for Ukraine at Alaska summit with U.S. president
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Qatar Welcomes US Russia Summit in Alaska
Doha: The State of Qatar welcomes the summit held in Alaska between HE President Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, and HE President Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. Qatar expresses its hope that the...

Alaska: From Ancient Pathways to Arctic Power
I. The First Pathways Around 14,000 years ago, humans crossed the Bering Land Bridge from Asia. They followed herds and found new homes. Their descendants became Alaska’s Indigenous peoples: – Inupiat and Yup’ik in the Arctic, hunters of sea...

UPSC Key: Alaska summit, GST reforms and Eco-sensitive Western Ghats
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Story continues...

White House's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives
BETHEL, Alaska — Fish camps still dot the banks of the broad Kuskokwim River in southwestern Alaska. Wooden huts and tarped shelters stand beside drying racks draped with bright red strips of salmon, which Alaska Native families have harvested for...

[UAE welcomes Trump’s Alaska summit
The United Arab Emirates welcomed the summit held in Alaska between Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, and Vladimir Putin, President of Russian, expressing appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to promote dialogue and...

World News | UAE Welcomes Alaska Summit Hosted by President Donald Trump
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 17 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates welcomed the summit held in Alaska between Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, and Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, expressing appreciation for...

Dark personality traits flourish in these specific environments, huge new study reveals
A massive new study suggests that growing up in a society marked by corruption, inequality, poverty, and violence may influence how willing people are to behave selfishly—even if it comes at a cost to others. The findings, published in the...

When Alaska freezes, Asia warms the stage: How the East Asian Summit will shape the world order — Phar Kim Beng
AUGUST 17 — The much-anticipated Alaska Summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to deliver a breakthrough on Ukraine. Instead of producing even a framework for dialogue, the summit reinforced...

How to access telehealth services via Alaska Medicaid online
The wide geography poses special healthcare problems to Alaska, but the telehealth medicaid Alaska program removes such challenges since the location does not matter because telehealth medicaid Alaska brings quality medical care to individuals...

Alaska 2025: Can Trump and Putin Deliver a Camp David Moment?
SK Nag In the annals of global diplomacy, certain venues take on an almost mythical significance. Camp David, the secluded presidential retreat in Maryland, is one such place. In 1978, it became the stage for a stunning diplomatic achievement: the...

B.C. climate news: Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half, but rain helping | Wildfire in Newfoundland destroys up to 100 homes | Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leaves few options
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Aug. 5 to Aug. 17, 2025. Published Aug 16, 2025 • 11 minute read The Mount Underwood wildfire near Port Alberni has...

Putin ‘immediately’ read Melania Trump’s letter in front of delegates at Alaska summit, report claims
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