Today's Paper: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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With firings and lax enforcement, Trump is moving to dismantle government’s public integrity guardrails

In a span of hours on Monday, President Donald Trump forced out leaders of offices responsible for government ethics and whistleblower complaints.

Eric Tucker, Michelle L. Price and Zeke Miller, Associated Press 

Grief, shock and support: Remembering the 10 Alaskans who died on Bering Air flight 445

The plane crashed on the Norton Sound sea ice near Nome on Thursday.

Zaz Hollander, Zachariah Hughes 3:52 AM

Trump announces a fresh round of tariffs on steel and aluminum

The 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are the latest salvo in Trump’s ongoing effort to overhaul the U.S. trading relationship with the rest of the world.

David J. Lynch, Kate Brady and Michael E. Miller, The Washington Post 

Hoping to spur development, Anchorage Assembly members propose pause on design rules for apartments

Local developers say a portion of city code frequently adds onerous costs, and that requirements for elements like building facades and landscaping don’t necessarily make sense for the living spaces they’re trying to build.

Emily Goodykoontz 2:59 AM

Alaska News

Nonresident hiring in Alaska set record in 2023, state analysis shows

Seasonal and project-based industries that long relied on out-of-state workers increased their nonresident hire in 2023, but so did other major industries.

Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon 

Alaska college scholarship sees ‘exciting trends’ after the Legislature approved major reforms

Supporters say the Alaska Performance Scholarship has been effective in keeping high school graduates studying in Alaska.

Sean Maguire 3:01 AM

Resident seriously injured in Anchorage duplex fire

The fire Sunday afternoon started while the person was working in the garage, officials say.

Anchorage Daily News 

Nation/World

Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t release all hostages by Saturday

Trump’s comments risked jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza after 15 months of war.

Zeke Miller and Sam Magdy, Associated Press 

Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations and says it will delay the next release of hostages

The next exchange was scheduled for Saturday, releasing three Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy, Associated Press 

Unspent aid worth billions lacks oversight as Trump dismantles USAID, government watchdog warns

The new administration’s rapid dismantling of the USAID has resulted in a greatly reduced ability to ensure no aid falls into the hands of violent extremist groups or goes astray in conflict zones, the watchdog said.

Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press 

Judge finds Trump administration hasn’t fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending

U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell on Monday found there’s evidence that some federal grants and loans are still not going out to the recipients and ordered that the cash be released.

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press 

To watch Musk, Senate Democrats start whistleblower platform for workers

Democrats are asking federal workers to monitor for any illegal activity as the Trump administration looks to slash agencies.

Mariana Alfaro, The Washington Post 3:12 AM

Sports

The Rewind: West shines in regional hockey and skiing; UAF hockey wins 14th straight Governor’s Cup series

Plus, the weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

Josh Reed 4:02 AM

Vic Fangio and the Eagles’ defense were the Super Bowl’s biggest stars

The Eagles’ defensive transformation peaked with a Super Bowl shutdown of the Chiefs filled with sacks, turnovers and a relentless pass rush.

Nicki Jhabvala, The Washington Post 

Checking and a more physical style of play become routine at the top of women’s pro hockey

The PWHL has clarified its body checking rules, which spell out that hitting is allowed when two players are moving in the same direction but not on open ice and not when the opponent has their back turned.

John Wawrow, Associated Press 

Sam Farmer: Eagles turn doubters into believers after thwarting Chiefs' Super Bowl three-peat

The blowout was a stark contrast to Philadelphia’s harrowing first Super Bowl victory seven years earlier over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times 3:00 AM