Alaska disability advocates fear impacts from federal lawsuit in which state says Medicaid services are at risk
A coalition of Alaska disability advocates is raising concerns about the potential impacts of a federal lawsuit the state joined in September. Alaska and 16 other states filed the suit — State of Texas et al v.
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Under Trump, ICE nets at least a half dozen immigrants in Alaska, so far
27-year-old Roble Ahmed Salad is one of about a half dozen people Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have detained in Alaska so far this year, according to reporting by the Anchorage Daily News. Daily News reporter Michelle Theriault Boots says Salad's journey to Alaska began in 2022 when he crossed the U.S. border with Mexico.
A Somali man’s deportation battle cracks a window into how ICE is operating in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Federal immigration authorities are trying to deport a Somali asylum-seeker living in Anchorage, as his attorneys argue he should not be held because his country is on a list of nations the U.S. has determined are too dangerous to return migrants to.
Trump’s Tariff Threats Revive Interest in $44 Billion Alaska Gas Project
As the president pressures countries to buy more American energy, Asian officials and investors are reconsidering a hugely expensive plan stalled for decades.
Texas is home to tens of thousands of native species. A new study says we’re not great at protecting them
The SmileHub study looked at factors like government and community support for wildlife, legal protection and ecosystem status.
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How Houston-area emergency services departments are helping train Alaska’s future paramedics
Alaska native Sean O’Connor will soon be a full-time paramedic in his home state. As part of his education program, he traveled over 4,000 miles to train at Emergency Services District 11 in northwest Harris County,
Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
In the Northwest Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, invasive lionfish, native to Asia and Australia, have spread, preying on native fish essential to coral reefs. Lionfish have become one of the world’s most damaging marine fish invasions.
Winter Weather Warnings in 4 States As Blowing Snow To Strike
Winter weather warnings have been issued in four states, with blowing snow expected to hit some areas this weekend. Freezing temperatures pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults. Snow can disrupt travel and create dangerous driving conditions, while winter storms may also cause power outages.
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Measles outbreak in Texas rises to at least 58 cases — the state's worst in over 30 years
A measles outbreak in Texas​ has led to 58 confirmed cases, making it the state's worst in over 30 years — and local health officials say additional cases​ are likely to occur.