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Where do Alaska’s four governor candidates stand on data centers?

Jonathan Kreiss Tomkins and Bernadette Wilson advise caution, while Dave Bronson and Treg Taylor see economic opportunity.

3 hours ago4 min read

Alaska federal judge nominee dodges 2020 election, Jan. 6 questions in confirmation hearing

Kyle Reardon, a federal magistrate judge and former prosecutor, was one of six nominees for federal judgeship that declined to answer questions about the 2020 election and Jan. 6 attacks in a confirmation hearing.

6 hours ago5 min read

Coast Guard icebreaker Healy cancels fall voyage to Arctic Ocean after mechanical problem

The Coast Guard icebreaker Healy will not sail to the Arctic Ocean this year.

7 hours ago2 min read

Fat Bear Week returns Monday – and the salmon are swimming for their lives

The bears have returned to the river and are packing on the pounds as another Fat Bear Week begins at Katmai National Park.

15 hours ago1 min read

Alaska courts offer expanded text-message reminders for upcoming court hearings

The Alaska Court System is now offering automatic reminders by text message for people with upcoming court hearings, part of an effort to reduce the number of missed appearances.

16 hours ago1 min read

Alaska governor’s race shifts to toss-up: Cook Political Report

Nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted Alaska’s gubernatorial race to a toss-up on Thursday after previously leaning Republican.

1 day ago1 min read

Mail trouble canceled some Alaska primary votes in Western Alaska

Statewide, about 3.4% of absentee ballots were rejected for various problems, above the average for recent elections but below the record high.

1 day ago5 min read

Alaska gubernatorial forum puts healthcare at center stage

Medicaid problems, rural health services, mental and behavioral health were among the topics discussed at an Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association event.

2 days ago8 min read

Alaska senators question legality of state land transfer for possible Mat-Su data centers

Senate Resources Committee members’ concerns were among over 2,100 public comments sent to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources on the proposed nearly 20,000 acre land transfer.

2 days ago5 min read

Alaska plans to limit advance reservations for public cabins, update system

On Oct. 1, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources will begin limiting how far in advance reservations can be made to three months, down from six months.

3 days ago2 min read