Last survivor of Cold War-era Alaska rescue honored for heroism

Under questioning from Sen. Murkowski, Interior Secretary Haaland says she is ‘committed to a solution’ on King Cove road ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, March 30. In today's newsletter: - The only surviving member of a rescue party that responded to a downed U.S. Navy plane on Alaska's St. Lawrence Island during the Cold War was officially recognized and celebrated this week. - A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter. - Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said after a Senate hearing this week that she was unsatisfied with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s responses regarding the ongoing issue of a road out of King Cove. For those Alaskans whose green thumbs are itching to get back into the soil this spring, the time has come. Gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels says now is the time to begin growing your fruit, flowers or vegetables from seed. And if you need a little inspiration or don't know where to start, he's taken the liberty of [putting together a handy list]( of the plants that do best in Alaska. Anchorage weather It's mostly cloudy today with a high near 37 degrees, and a chance of snow later on. Friday will be mostly cloudy, and a mix of sun and clouds will last through the weekend. Daytime temperatures will stay in the mid-30s. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com Editor's note: We recently changed email systems, which is why this newsletter may look a little different from what you're used to. But we want to make sure that we're only sending you the emails that you'd like to receive. To manage your preferences, visit the link at the bottom of this email. Have feedback or other questions? Email us at [newsletters@adn.com](mailto:newsletters@adn.com?subject=Newsletter%20feedback). Heroism medal awarded to last survivor of 1955 Cold War military rescue on St. Lawrence Island Alaska National Guard Pvt. Bruce Boolowon is the only surviving member of a search-and-rescue party that responded to a U.S. Navy plane shot down by Soviets that crashed on St. Lawrence Island during the Cold War. This week, he and the families of the original rescuers were finally recognized for their heroism. [Read More]( ADVERTISEMENT [New York grand jury indicts Trump in hush-money case, lawyer says]( The indictment, the first ever criminal case against a former U.S. president, is an extraordinary development after years of investigations into Trump's business, political and personal dealings. [Read More]( [Under questioning from Sen. Murkowski, Interior Secretary Haaland says she is ‘committed to a solution’ on King Cove road]( After withdrawing a land exchange this month intended to facilitate a road out of King Cove, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said at a Senate hearing she is “committed to a solution” on the issue. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said afterward she was unsatisfied with Haaland’s responses. [Read More]( [American icon: The gun that divides a nation]( The AR-15 thrives in times of tension and tragedy. This is how it came to dominate the marketplace - and loom large in the American psyche. [Read More]( [SPONSORED: How an Anchorage ski organization keeps 100 miles of local trails open and free for all users]( Presented by ConocoPhillips Alaska: “The Nordic Skiing Association is woven into the fabric of recreation in Anchorage,” said Kikkan Randall, five-time Olympian and executive director of the nonprofit. [Read More]( ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [➡ Both drivers killed in head-on collision on Parks Highway in Houston]( [➡ A 4-day workweek gains lawmaker support in some states]( [➡ Police investigating woman’s death in East Anchorage as a homicide]( [➡ ADHD drugs such as Adderall spiked among adults in pandemic, CDC finds]( [➡ Recipe: Quick pickles are a crunchy, tangy accompaniment to dozens of spring dishes]( [➡ The data is clear: There is no ‘epidemic’ of transgender mass shooters]( The ADN relies on readers like you. [Get digital access to the ADN for as low as $1.99 for the first month]( and help us cover the news that matters most here in Alaska. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States