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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Resident seriously injured in Anchorage duplex fire
The fire Sunday afternoon started while the person was working in the garage, officials say.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.