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Trump administration plans for oil deep in Arctic Ocean, where US claim has yet to be recognized

The administration wants to designate a High Arctic offshore area beyond the 200-mile limit as part of a new oil leasing plan, but U.S. rights to the area are uncertain.

Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon 

Knik River bridge closure begins as Glenn Highway commuters brace for months of construction

Travelers faced few delays on the first day as crews funneled traffic into three lanes.

Amy Bushatz, Mat-Su Sentinel 

Trump administration plans offshore oil leasing in Alaska’s ‘High Arctic’

A new multiyear offshore program, to be unveiled soon, will include a reconfigured Arctic area where future lease sales will be held, the Department of the Interior says.

Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon 

Alaska Air lost $166M in 3 months. What does that mean for expansion?

The company is confident it will weather the impact of tariffs and economic uncertainty as it looks to launch new trans-Pacific nonstop routes later this year.

Paige Cornwell and Lauren Rosenblatt, The Seattle Times 

South Korea and other Asian countries plan visits to the state as they eye Alaska LNG project

Some view the project as a way to help reduce the U.S. trade deficit as Trump threatens steep tariffs.

Alex DeMarban