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Fair-courts group argues that Dunleavy’s appointment to judge-picking board is unconstitutional
A ruling is expected within 30 days, and an appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court is possible
Sep 17, 20254 min read
In letter to the Legislature, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy invites lawsuit over new Ag Department
The state’s executive and legislative branches have different interpretations of the governor’s executive order powers.
Sep 17, 20253 min read
Dunleavy administration asks US Supreme Court to decide the future of subsistence fishing in Alaska
After losing an appeal, the state is asking the high justices to decide a decades-old dispute over Alaska fishing rights.
Sep 16, 20253 min read
Former Alaska AG Treg Taylor asks for exemption from financial disclosure requirements
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.
Sep 13, 20252 min read
Trump administration terminates University of Alaska grants for Alaska Native, Indigenous students
UAF Chancellor Mike Sfraga says cut “will have a substantial and negative impact on a large number of Alaskans, including our Alaska Native students.”
Sep 12, 20253 min read
New estimate projects 50% less Alaska state revenue from proposed Willow oil project
Some state officials have pinned their hopes on new oil revenue as a solution to the state’s ongoing budget woes.
Sep 12, 20253 min read
From rain-drenched mountains to Arctic permafrost, Alaska landslides pose hazards
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
Sep 12, 20258 min read
Murkowski, Sullivan vote with Republicans against measure seeking release of Epstein files
In the U.S. House, Rep. Nick Begich III has not signed a petition that would force a vote on the issue
Sep 12, 20255 min read
Alaska judge rules in state’s favor on repeal of a rule intended to limit health care costs
An Anchorage Superior Court judge’s ruling has cleared the way for the state of Alaska to repeal its “80th Percentile Rule,” enacted by the state in 2004 as part of an attempt to reduce health care costs in the state.
Sep 11, 20252 min read
Japanese electric company signs tentative agreement for gas from trans-Alaska pipeline project
Japan’s largest electric company has agreed to buy 1 million tons of natural gas per year from the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline, developer Glenfarne announced Wednesday.
Sep 10, 20252 min read
Another bust year for Yukon River king salmon returns, sonar counters show
Fish counters show 2025 returns have again failed to meet that lower target after missing in 2024 as well.
Sep 10, 20252 min read
ConocoPhillips plans large layoffs, potentially slowing or reversing Alaska’s oilfield jobs growth
The top oil-producing company in Alaska is planning significant layoffs, it announced last week.
In a series of statements, the oil giant ConocoPhillips said it will be firing between 20% and 25% of its global workforce of about 13,000 people. That would mean between 2,600 and 3,250 layoffs worldwide.
Sep 8, 20252 min read
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