Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media

President Biden celebrated his conservation record Thursday in a Rose Garden address, leading with his administration’s decision blocking the development of the Pebble Mine at the headwaters of Bristol Bay. Alannah Hurley, executive director of the United Tribes of Bristol Bay, introduced him.

In Rose Garden address, Biden celebrates with Alaskans opposed to Pebble Mine

President Joe Biden celebrated his conservation achievements Thursday with a Rose Garden address. The No. 1 item on his list? Blocking the Pebble Mine.

Pebble Mine

Corps to reconsider permit rejection for proposed Pebble mine

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will reconsider its decision denying a permit for the proposed Pebble Mine, though it's unclear that the mine could go forward even if the Corps granted its permit.

Kelly Tshibaka speaks to reporters during her election night party in Anchorage.

Elections

Peltola leads in Alaska’s U.S. House race, while U.S. Senate race tightens

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media

Early results show incumbent Republican Lisa Murkowski narrowly trailing her challenger and fellow Republican Kelly Tshibaka in Alaska’s U.S. Senate election, while Democrat Mary Peltola is far ahead of her Republican rivals in the U.S. House race.

Trump Administration Finalizes Plans To Allow Oil Drilling In Arctic Refuge

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media

The Trump administration is pushing ahead with plans to allow drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The decision is a key moment in a decades-long environmental battle.