Washington, DC (KINY) - President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter that the United States and Canada by mutual consent will temporarily close the Northern Border.
Trump said the joint agreement was the latest effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. He said it would not impact trade between the two nations.
The two countries continue to talk about allowing some types of vehicles and individuals to travel between the two countries for certain purposes.
Court filings provide mixed picture of Ambler road progress
Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - A federal decision on the controversial plan to build a 211-mile road through the Brooks Range foothills to provide access for mining development might come a few months later than previously anticipated, according to recent court documents.
Sens. Sullivan, Ossoff, Schatz, Young launch U.S. Senate Korea Caucus
Washington (KINY) - U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Todd Young (R-Ind.) this week launched the U.S. Senate Korea Caucus to advance and strengthen the relationship and alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Individual Artist Award Application now open
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Through its Arts Vibrancy Endowment, the Juneau Community Foundation (JCF) strives to help create and maintain dynamic and accessible arts and culture opportunities for years to come.
Update: Capital City Fire Rescue investigated trailer fire
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - CCFR investigated a trailer fire at Switzer Creek trailer park.
Assessor's office to begin canvassing this month
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Assessor's Office conducts inspections of various taxable properties within the borough between Apr. and Oct. every year.
Attorney General Taylor urges FCC to clarify rules on consent for telemarketing robocalls and texts
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - On Wednesday, Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor joined a coalition of 28 states in demanding the Federal Communications Commission take stronger steps to stop illegal robocalls and robotexts.
Murkowski, Whitehouse, Senate Colleagues reintroduce bill during CHOW to address ocean acidification
Washington, D.C (KINY) - During Capitol Hill Oceans Week (CHOW), U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), co-chairs of the U.S. Senate Oceans Caucus, reintroduced the Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act, legislation that will ensure coordination and collaboration between federal, state, local and tribal entities on ocean acidification research and monitoring.
Credello: The Best Places for Fishing in the World
New York (Newswire) - There are many ways to discover the world, from all-inclusive Caribbean cruises to bicycle tours in Europe.
Bethel Grand Jury indicts Martin and Michaelson for assault and endangerment of a child
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - A Bethel grand jury indicted 42-year-old James Martin and 28-year-old Arliss Michaelson for one count of assault in the first degree, two counts of assault in the second degree, two counts of assault in the third degree, and one count of endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree.
Myrna Gardner promoted to Procurement Officer
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) announced the promotion of tribal citizen Myrna Gardner to Procurement Officer.
Division of Water approves updated Palmer Project Waste Management Permit and Monitoring Plan
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Division of Water (Division) reviewed and approved revisions to the Palmer Project’s monitoring plan on June 2, 2023, and adopted that by reference into Waste Management Permit 2019DB001.
Saudi Arabia’s oil production cut could affect Alaska’s state finances
Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - Alaska’s state budget for the next fiscal year hasn’t even been signed into law yet, but its expectations for oil revenue may already be out of date.
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