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State human rights commission chair Dorene Lorenz sues Alaska Landmine for defamation
The chair of Alaska’s human rights commission has sued a political writer for defamation over his description of her work on a failed attempt to preserve a historic building in Seward.
Nov 25, 20252 min read
Even with no election, the Alaska Legislature is in flux ahead of the regular session
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is now considering who may fill two legislative seats vacated by state senators seeking higher office.
Nov 25, 20252 min read
Dunleavy makes new pick for Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board of directors
Craig Richards, a longtime member of the board in charge of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, has been replaced.
Nov 25, 20252 min read
Disaster relief crews begin to depart Western Alaska as winter sets in, officials say
Some work on critical infrastructure projects will continue, but the state’s focus will transition to supporting storm-impacted communities and evacuated residents through the winter, officials said.
Nov 25, 20255 min read
Alaska’s commercial salmon harvest rebounds after ultra-low harvest last year
Alaska commercial fishers caught much more salmon in 2025 than they did last year, but the money they earned was modest, according to the statewide harvest report.
Nov 24, 20252 min read
As the Arctic heats up, the US Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet is preparing for boom times
The Trump administration and Congress, seeking to improve security, have approved funding for eight icebreakers and are planning even more.
Nov 24, 202510 min read
Dunleavy OKs deployment of National Guard to Washington D.C. in 2026
Officials with the National Guard told state legislators about the decision just days before a federal judge temporarily ordered an end to deployments in the nation’s capital.
Nov 21, 20254 min read
Trump’s next choice for a federal judge in Alaska is greeted by a calm hearing in the US Senate
Aaron Christian Peterson didn’t face any tough questions during a public hearing of the Senate committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 21, 20253 min read
Alaska onshore North Slope oil auction sets new mark for tract leases sold
Mostly small independent companies submitted nearly $17 million in high bids, the highest total since 2014 for an annual North Slope areawide oil and gas lease sale
Nov 20, 20253 min read
Alaska didn’t use $5M set aside to fund SNAP during the shutdown, even though benefits were late
Alaskans who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program received half of their benefits nearly a week late as a result of the federal government shutdown this month. Their full benefits were two weeks late, even though the state had emergency funds to prevent that.
Nov 19, 20252 min read
Alaska Supreme Court upholds early permits for Donlin gold mine, loosens reins on development
Decision has implications for mining and drilling projects on private and federal lands, experts say.
Nov 19, 20254 min read
Alaska births continue to decline, but some health indicators are positive, state reports say
The state’s annual vital statistics report and the latest cancer report show some positive signs about lifespans, maternal health and disease reduction.
Nov 18, 20254 min read
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