Friday, March 13, 2026 KUAC News stories:
1. The U.S. Secretary of the Interior visited Alaska on Thursday and said the state could play a key role in national and international energy security.
2. President Trump said this week his top priority for Congress is to pass a bill called the SAVE America Act. But the proposed law has elements that could make it hard for some Alaskans to vote.
3. The Tanana Chiefs Conference Board of Directors on Thursday elected Sharon Hildebrand of Nulato as the organization’s next chief and chairperson.
4. The Alaska Department of Transportation is offering incentives for a subsidy program that’s intended to attract cargo airlines to Fairbanks International Airport.
5. Team Alaska continues to dominate the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse this week. In Day 5 of competition, Alaska leads the medals count with a total of 150.
