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National Park Service proposes more cars and tour buses in Denali National Park
The Interior Department is taking public comment on a proposal that would allow up to 160 vehicles per day on a restricted section of the Denali Park Road during the peak summer tourist season.
May 182 min read


Alaska House votes to immediately eliminate sick leave for many workers in the state
The change, attached to a bill giving paid leave for new parents, would roll back a 2024 ballot measure approved by 58% of participating voters
May 184 min read


Alaska Legislature adds faculty member to University of Alaska Board of Regents — with a catch
The Alaska Legislature approved legislation to add a faculty member to the University of Alaska Board of Regents, the body that oversees policy and management of the state’s public university system.
May 182 min read


Alaska Legislature nears final approval of smaller city councils, budget training for school boards
Alaska’s smallest towns and villages would be allowed to shrink their city councils under a bill that neared final passage Friday in the Alaska Legislature.
May 162 min read


Alaska legislators OK $2.5B for new construction and renovation projects
State’s capital budget for fiscal year 2027 is all but complete as lawmakers near adjournment of the regular session.
May 153 min read


Alaska Legislature approves plan for mental health education in schools
Bill instructs the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to develop guidelines with local, state and non-profit mental health organizations for mental health education.
May 154 min read


Former North Pole legislator, owner of Santa-themed tourist spot named to Alaska Judicial Council
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has named a former state legislator and longtime owner of a North Pole tourist destination known as the Santa Claus House to the council in charge of vetting and nominating state judges, among other duties.
May 154 min read


Alaska Senate advances bill to expand early interventions for children with developmental delays
The Alaska Senate approved a bill that would expand eligibility and services provided by early intervention programs for children experiencing developmental delays or disabilities.
May 153 min read


Unusual activity at Alaska volcano prompts extra look at remote peak
Alaska Volcano Observatory increases alert level at Kupreanof on the Alaska Peninsula.
May 143 min read


A huge data center could rise on Alaska’s North Slope
The $500 million project could consume twice as much natural gas as urban Alaska’s grid.
May 145 min read


Two Wasilla residents accused of more than 400 identity theft-related crimes
It’s the largest number of criminal charges filed in a single case within Alaska courts since modern record-keeping began.
May 143 min read


After 10-year truce, a major tax dispute looms over the trans-Alaska pipeline system
Is the value of the trans-Alaska pipeline system $2.8 billion, or $10.3 billion? Or is it $20 billion?
May 134 min read
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