Alaska Wilderness League staff and supporters live in every corner of this country. Whenever concerned citizens voice their passion for Alaska’s wilderness in the media, we catalog it. Below you'll find Alaska in the news, as well as the most recent press releases from the League.
Are you a member of the press, or do you have a media-related question for the League? Contact Corey Himrod at 202-544-5205.
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Arctic Ocean 
Arctic Refuge 
National Petroleum Reserve-AK 
Alaska National Forests 
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Green groups go after Tongass timber harvest
(E&E News, 5/7/2019)
Environmental orgs sue Forest Service over 'mammoth' Southeast timber sale
(Juneau Empire, 5/7/2019)
Congress attempts to strengthen Roadless Rule
(Juneau Empire, 5/2/2019)
Democrats push to strengthen roadless rule protections
(E&E Daily, 5/2/2019)
Alaska senators set on King Cove road despite federal ruling
(KTUU, 4/18/2019)
Federal Court Decision Locks Up Alaska Offshore Resources
(SitNews, 4/7/2019)
Judge supports Obama-era ban on leasing in Chukchi, Beaufort Seas
(Arctic Sounder, 4/5/2019)
Officials: News report on secret well results in Arctic refuge doesn’t change potential for big discovery
(Anchorage Daily News, 4/3/2019)
Judge Blocks Trump's Arctic Offshore Drilling Expansion as Lawyers Ramp Up Legal Challenges
(InsideClimate News, 3/30/2019)
Judge rejects Trump’s effort to override Obama and open up offshore leasing in Arctic
(Anchorage Daily News, 3/30/2019)
U.S. Judge Rules Against Trump's Alaska Oil and Gas Leasing Bid
(The Maritime Executive, 3/30/2019)
Judge rejects Trump plan for road in Alaska wildlife refuge
(Associated Press, 3/29/2019)
Lawyers Ramp Up Challenges to Trump’s Oil Drilling Push, Citing Climate Impact
(InsideClimate News, 3/22/2019)
Nuiqsut resident leads ANWR campaign for educators
(Arctic Sounder, 3/22/2019)
Scientists inside and out of the federal government raise concerns about Arctic Refuge drilling
(Arctic Today, 3/21/2019)
Environmental groups sue Bureau of Land Management over Alaska reserve lease
(Legal NewsLine, 3/20/2019)
Trump’s push for offshore oil drilling
(Nation of Change, 3/13/2019)
Interior Department Accused of Hiding Key Info on Impacts of Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(Earther, 3/13/2019)
On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session
(Juneau Empire, 3/11/2019)
Nuiqsut tribe sues BLM over drilling
(Arctic Sounder, 3/7/2019)
North Slope village tribal government sues over ConocoPhillips’ drilling plans
(KTOO/Alaska Public Radio Network, 2/28/2019)
Top BLM Alaska post goes to Republican congressional aide
(E&E Greenwire, 2/27/2019)
Native Vietnam vets get another chance to claim 160 acres
(Alaska Public Media, 2/26/2019)
Alaska Insight: The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(Alaska Public Media, 2/15/2019)
Bernhardt receives mixed support from the Last Frontier as he awaits Senate confirmation
(KTUU/Gray TV, 2/14/2019)
The big Alaskan land giveaway tucked into a sweeping conservation bill
(The Washington Post, 2/13/2019)
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Ban Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(EcoWatch, 2/12/2019)
The Future of the Arctic Refuge
(Alaska Public Media, 2/11/2019)
Lawmakers introduce bill to ban drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge
(The Hill, 2/11/2019)
Outdoor retailers expand political fight with climate push
(Associated Press, 1/31/2019)
Three Ways Your Brand can Prevent Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(Conservation Alliance, 1/25/2019)
Despite Shutdown, Trump Administration Continues Push to Open Western Arctic
(EcoWatch, 1/25/2019)
Rep. Huffman introduces bills to prevent offshore drilling on West Coast and in Arctic
(Marin Independent Journal, 1/12/2019)
Rep. Huffman Reintroduces Legislation to Ban Offshore Oil Drilling Along the West Coast and the Arctic
(Lost Coast Outpost, 1/8/2019)
Murkowski’s broken promises grow as Arctic Refuge oil development barrels forward
(The Hill, 12/31/2018)
BLM seeks comments on leasing alternatives
(The Arctic Sounder, 12/30/2018)
Interior Dept. Moves Toward Selling Oil Leases in Arctic Refuge
(The New York Times, 12/20/2018)
Trump administration moves closer to oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(Los Angeles Times, 12/20/2018)
Trump administration takes another step toward oil drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(The Washington Post, 12/20/2018)
Administration moves closer to opening Arctic Refuge for oil
(Associated Press, 12/20/2018)
Trump Is One Step Closer to Opening America's Largest Wildlife Refuge to Oil and Gas
(Earther, 12/20/2018)
Trump administration moves closer to opening Alaskan Arctic to drilling
(The Guardian, 12/20/2018)
Feds take step to open Arctic Refuge to drilling, release environmental report for public review
(Anchorage Daily News, 12/20/2018)
BLM releases draft impact statement on Arctic Refuge lease sales
(Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 12/20/2018)
BLM releases draft environmental impact statement for Arctic Refuge leasing
(Oil & Gas Journal, 12/20/2018)
Trump takes big step toward drilling in Alaska's Arctic Refuge
(Washington Examiner, 12/20/2018)
Zinke’s likely replacement has been 'the man behind the curtain'
(Politico, 12/15/2018)
Resigning Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke praised by Alaska senators, governor
(Anchorage Daily News, 12/15/2018)
Ryan Zinke’s oil lobbyist deputy likely to replace him at Interior — but environmentalists say he’s ‘even worse’
(Raw Story, 12/15/2018)
Trump Administration's Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale a 'Major Flop'
(EcoWatch, 12/13/2018)