On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, there has been a significant increase in the shipments of Russian oil through the Bering Strait. Congresswoman Mary Peltola emphasized her support for Arctic drilling in a telephone town hall meeting last week. And The Environmental Protection Agency has announced $2.5 million in grants to three Alaska Native Corporations to clean contaminated sites.
Midday Report September 06, 2023
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