Ryan Zinke caught lying "several times" Zinke and his former chief of staff didn't comply with their “duty of candor” in casino scandal, IG says Salon · Aug 25, 2022
Watchdog: Trump Interior Secretary Zinke lied in casino case - Roll Call Ryan Zinke, who is running for a House seat, knowingly misled federal investigators, according to the Interior Department inspector general. Roll Call · Aug 24, 2022
After the climate bill: Three big steps Biden's big bill is a breakthrough on energy — but there's a long way to go. These three steps should come next Salon · Aug 18, 2022
Biggest US holding pen planned for wild horses faces suit Advocates for wild horses accuse federal land managers of illegally approving plans for the largest U.S. holding facility for thousands of mustangs captured on public rangeland in 10 Western states The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022
Biden’s freeze on oil, gas leases on public land is reinstated — for now WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden won temporary permission to once again pause energy leasing on federal lands and waters, after a U.S. appeals court found a trial judge’s order against the moratorium too vague to review. Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022
As talks on Colorado River water falter, US government imposes new restrictions LOS ANGELES — After Colorado River Basin states failed to meet a deadline for emergency drought reductions Tuesday, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced new emergency water cuts for Arizona, Nevada and Mexico as the nation’s two largest reservoirs decline to perilously low levels. Los Angeles Times · Aug 16, 2022
As talks on Colorado River water falter, US government imposes new restrictions LOS ANGELES — After Colorado River Basin states failed to meet a deadline for emergency drought reductions, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation said it would continue to work with affected states and tribes to reach an agreement. Los Angeles Times · Aug 16, 2022
Murkowski presses Interior to advance drilling in Alaska's Cook Inlet, boost wildfire mitigation WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged the Interior Department to advance drilling in Alaska’s Cook Inlet and distribute wildfire prevention funding during a Senate hearing Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022
Localize It: Secretary Haaland begins 'Road to Healing' tour EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022
Park Police radio channels unrecorded for years, watchdog says WASHINGTON — The U.S. Park Police for years did not record radio communications on audio channels it used to operate and coordinate between officers, a violation of federal and department policies, an independent watchdog said Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2022
New offshore oil and gas drilling This is the third time the Biden administration has announced new oil and gas leasing plans before a holiday Salon · Jul 2, 2022
1st Native American treasurer to push economic development The nation’s first Native American U.S. treasurer comes from a line of chiefs who instilled the importance of keeping her tribe healthy and “leaving fooprints” to follow for those who come behind The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
The U.S. is reckoning with its troubled past of Indian boarding schools Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and tribal leaders are advocating for a congressional commission to examine the impacts of the federal Native American forced-assimilation policy. WEKU · Jun 23, 2022
President Biden nominates 1st Native American US treasurer A Native American has been nominated to be U.S. treasurer, a historic first The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Jun 20, 2022 As Colorado River reservoirs drop, Western states urged to ‘act now’ With the Colorado River’s depleted reservoirs continuing to drop to new lows, the federal government has taken the unprecedented step of telling the seven Western states that rely on the river to find ways of drastically cutting the amount of water they take in the next two months.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022 US adds $103M for wildfire hazards and land rehabilitation The U.S. is adding $103 million this year for wildfire risk reduction and burned-area rehabilitation throughout the country as well as establishing an interagency wildland firefighter well-being program
The Denver Post · Jun 10, 2022 National parks to phase out plastic bottles and single-use products, Interior Department says DENVER — America’s national parks and other federally managed lands will phase out sales of plastic bottles and single-use products in the hopes of cutting pollution, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced this week.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Interior phasing out plastic water bottles at national parks The Interior Department says it will phase out sales of plastic water bottles and other single-use products at national parks and on other public lands over the next decade, targeting a major source of U.S. pollution
Los Angeles Times · Jun 4, 2022 9th Circuit Court blocks permits for fracking off California coast LOS ANGELES — The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday blocked fracking off the California coast, ruling that the federal government must complete a full environmental review before approving permits for such offshore oil drilling platforms.
Los Angeles Times · May 17, 2022 Michael Hiltzik: How the stench of corruption from Trump's administration persists to the present day The Trump administration may be gone from Washington, but the acrid stench of corruption lives on.
The Independent UK · May 16, 2022 LOCALIZE IT: Ideas for local coverage of Native schools EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS:
The Independent UK · May 14, 2022 US report details church-state collusion on Native schools A new Interior Department report underscores how closely the U.S. government collaborated with churches in operating boarding schools for Indigenous children
Benzinga · May 13, 2022 Biden Administration Drops Offshore Drilling Auctions: WSJ The Biden administration has canceled plans to auction drilling rights in two regions in the Gulf of Mexico and one off the coast of Alaska,
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 US grappling with Native American boarding school history The U.S. government has not been open to investigating its role in stripping Native Americans of their cultures and identities in boarding schools
The Independent UK · May 12, 2022 US reckoning with role in Native American boarding schools The U.S. government has not been open to investigating its role in stripping Native Americans of their cultures and identities in boarding schools