Lisa Murkowski: “It is not hard to foresee a day of reckoning when this will become real for all of us.”

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

This is an individual that is not only qualified for this position, he is ready to hit the ground running as a U.S. District Court judge.

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.

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