Two Alaska institutions are making a bid to bring home a golden spike that was driven into the ground more than a century ago to mark the completion of the Alaska Railroad.

The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation. The Republican senators are prioritizing the former Fox News host and combat veteran’s vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

A sweeping executive order signed by President Donald Trump during the first hours of his second term aims to boost Alaska’s natural resource industry by reversing environmental protections that limit oil and gas extraction, logging, and other development projects across the state.

On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order that aims to undo most of his predecessor’s work on Alaska energy and environmental issues. The order entitled “Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential” was among dozens Trump signed.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks.

As Alaskans, we’re used to navigating challenges, from harsh winters to complex federal policies. But some threats are harder to prepare for. The nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director is one such danger.

The order is one of several energy-related executive actions Donald Trump will take as soon as he is sworn into office.

Alaska's top lawmakers oppose Trump's plan to rename Denali back to Mount McKinley, advocating for the name that honors the region's Indigenous heritage.

President Donald Trump said the Gulf of Mexico will be called the Gulf of America, while the Denali mountain peak will revert to its former name, Mount McKinley.

Alaska’s political leaders are cheering an expansive executive order signed by President Donald Trump that aims to boost oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in the state

A Seattle-based airline with a global reach, Alaska Airlines is at the forefront of regional and industry sustainability initiatives. It is also a leader in workforce development, attracting purpose-driven young professionals like Pak and others who want to pursue careers in aerospace.

Future 49, with proponents from civilian pilots to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, is primed to launch to promote Alaskan issues and its energy, economic and national security benefits to the U.S.