Juneau Independent

Alaska’s three members of Congress differed on a series of votes Friday intended to keep the federal government funded past the end of the month, and avert a government shutdown.

Pew Research’s Religious Landscape Study ranks Alaska as the 35th most religious state in the country

Alaska had more influenza cases reported in the past year than in any of the three prior years, with severity that was worse than in those recent years, according to a new report from state health officials.

UAF officials estimate $8.8 million in cancelled funding for programs and student services, up from $2.9 million; UAS also affected.

A ruling is expected within 30 days, and an appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court is possible

The state’s executive and legislative branches have different interpretations of the governor’s executive order powers.

After losing an appeal, the state is asking the high justices to decide a decades-old dispute over Alaska fishing rights.

Ahead of an expected run for governor, former Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor is asking the state’s campaign finance regulator to exempt him from a law that requires he disclose who is renting apartments in several Anchorage buildings he owns.

UAF Chancellor Mike Sfraga says cut “will have a substantial and negative impact on a large number of Alaskans, including our Alaska Native students.”

Some state officials have pinned their hopes on new oil revenue as a solution to the state’s ongoing budget woes.

Scientists with government agencies and academia depend on each other and the public to help keep track of risky spots. Federal funding may be at risk, though

In the U.S. House, Rep. Nick Begich III has not signed a petition that would force a vote on the issue