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Trump administration seeks to revoke limits on oil drilling in parts of Alaska’s North Slope
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Thursday that it will revoke three documents intended to form the basis for limits on oil drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Jul 301 min read
‘Exhausting and demoralizing’: How public media in rural Alaska is responding to federal cuts
A Q&A with two longtime Alaska public radio employees
Jul 309 min read
For nation’s 250th birthday, Trump seeks ‘patriotic education’ in schools again
A program that has trained dozens of Alaska teachers to teach their students how to make short documentaries is appealing an early end to Biden-era funding.
Jul 298 min read
Dunleavy sets out agenda for special session, while Alaska legislative leaders focus on vetoes
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced his policy priorities for the Alaska State Legislature for when they reconvene for a special session scheduled to start on Saturday.
Jul 284 min read
In high-stakes U.S. House lawsuit, Alaska Supreme Court split on the definition of ‘fifth’
Last year, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled in a 4-1 decision that Eric Hafner, an imprisoned felon in New York state, could remain on Alaska’s U.S. House ballot despite a lawsuit challenging his eligibility. On Friday, the court issued a 22-page opinion explaining that its decision came down to the definition of the word “fifth.”
Jul 283 min read
Governor allows bills on fishing and accounting to become laws
Gov. Mike Dunleavy allowed three bills to become law this week without his signature, creating two fishing-related laws and one that updates the rules governing accountants in the state.
Jul 262 min read
Mistake by emergency worker sends errant test messages to cellphones across Alaska
In Juneau an intentional test sent separately on Thursday as part of flood preparations was successful.
Jul 263 min read
Alaska Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum to quit, expected to run for governor
Adam Crum, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue, will leave his job Aug. 8, according to an announcement published Friday by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office.
Jul 252 min read
Alaska school districts join lawsuit over Trump administration freeze of billions for education
The Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough and Kuspuk school districts joined a coalition of 14 groups nationwide to urge a federal court to compel the release of over $6.8 billion.
Jul 254 min read
Peltola sues over husband’s fatal Alaska crash; investigation points to decisions he made
Former Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the people who employed her husband Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr. at the time of his fatal plane crash in 2023.
Jul 242 min read
Disgraced former Alaska federal judge could be forbidden from practicing law in the state
The Alaska Bar Association’s board of governors is considering whether to recommend the disbarment of former federal judge Joshua Kindred and will vote on the issue next month.
Jul 242 min read
Alaska State Troopers will return to reality TV in new series
Alaska State Troopers are returning to reality TV after a 10-year hiatus, with a new show currently being filmed and set to premiere in 2026. Officials declined to share additional details, including the show’s name or network.
Jul 242 min read
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