Lisa Murkowski: “We also want to express our appreciation for the hard work your staff put into helping craft this important legislation.”

His extensive experience, professionalism, and judicial temperament make him exceptionally well-qualified for this role.

Kyle brings extensive knowledge of both our state and our court system to the federal bench, having served the District of Alaska as a federal prosecutor and U.S. Magistrate Judge, a position he has held in Alaska for the past five years.

Alaska is a cornerstone of American defense; investments like this from the Coast Guard are critical as we work to improve infrastructure on bases across the state to maintain our national security.

I join Alaskans in offering condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham.