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The Rise of Lisa Murkowski
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October 12, 2015

Lisa Murkowski, the senator from Alaska, alternates between diplomat and bulldog in her rise to the top, plus the Pope on climate change, immigrants after the Front Range floods, and more.

Feature

The rise of Lisa Murkowski
The rise of Lisa Murkowski
Alaska’s pragmatic senator wants to reshape America’s energy policy.
Krista Langlois Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition

Editor's Note

Pontificating
Pontificating
Brian Calvert Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition

Current

Can the pope bridge the climate divide?
Can the pope bridge the climate divide?
Catholics in the West are responding to his call. Will Congress?
Elizabeth Shogren Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition
How 2013’s Front Range floods changed the face of the region
How 2013’s Front Range floods changed the face of the region
Two years after floodwaters swept through, many immigrant families are still struggling to rebuild.
Kate Schimel Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition
For the Lassics lupine, wilderness is a mixed blessing
For the Lassics lupine, wilderness is a mixed blessing
The Wilderness Act has complicated efforts to protect the rare California wildflower.
Jimmy Tobias Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition
The Colorado River’s desalination plant is on its last legs
The Colorado River’s desalination plant is on its last legs
The obscure Paradox Valley Unit keeps the Colorado River’s salinity levels in check for farmers, but causes quakes upstream.
Stephen Elliott Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition
Manifest destiny today, bees and climate, sage grouse legal wrangling on the horizon.
Manifest destiny today, bees and climate, sage grouse legal wrangling on the horizon.
Hcn.org news in brief.
High Country News Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition

Essays

How to survive the bust
How to survive the bust
As oil prices plummet, a drill rig worker traces the effects among his brethren.
Neil LaRubbio Essay Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition

Book Reviews

The self in perpetual motion
The self in perpetual motion
A review of "Spirit Bird: Stories" by Kent Nelson.
Michelle Newby Lancaster Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition

Heard Around the West

Battle-ready dogs, badly behaved dogs and one pup hardened by an encounter with the wilderness.
Battle-ready dogs, badly behaved dogs and one pup hardened by an encounter with the wilderness.
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Betsy Marston Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition

Dear Friends

Board meeting updates and HCN family visitors
Board meeting updates and HCN family visitors
Plus, a look at our strategic planning and a graffiti correction.
Jodi Peterson Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition

Letters

Revolting review
Harry Koenig Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition
Blind hypocrisy
Rick Adams Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition
Galled, but not surprised
Trevor Jones Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition
Prejudice by degree
Richard LeBlond Oct. 12, 2015 From the print edition
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