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Alaska Supreme Court considers arguments in case that could shield the ID of some political donors
Justices are considering the legality of a major fine against the backers of a 2024 ballot measure and, in the process, may rule on disclosure rules.
Oct 303 min read
Indigenous land acknowledgments halted by Mat-Su School District
Decision to remove signs from all schools and halt statements at events was not subject to public comment.
Oct 305 min read
State attorneys attempt to preserve legal limit on who can provide an abortion in Alaska
A law in place since 1970 says only licensed doctors can provide abortion care; the Alaska Supreme Court is considering whether advanced practice clinicians can provide abortions.
Oct 304 min read
Typhoon displaced students, teachers from Western Alaska continue school across the state
More than 100 students have re-enrolled in Bethel and 140 students have re-enrolled in Anchorage, where there is an effort to keep students and classes together.
Oct 306 min read
Daylight Saving Time: Possibly the last one for Alaska?
With Daylight Saving Time approaching this weekend, one bill aiming to eliminate the twice-yearly turning of the clocks awaits the state Legislature.
Oct 291 min read
Trump plans to nominate state fish and game attorney for Alaska federal judgeship
Aaron Peterson was an early selection of Sen. Dan Sullivan; Lisa Murkowski offers support late.
Oct 294 min read
Tokyo Gas signs preliminary agreement with trans-Alaska gas pipeline developer
The largest gas company in Japan has signed a letter of intent signifying that it would buy up to 1 million tons of liquefied natural gas per year from the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline. The development moves the project closer to a financial finish line that would allow the borrowing needed to build the project.
Oct 283 min read
Alaska DNR commissioner resigns, deputy takes over agency
John Boyle, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, abruptly resigned his position on Friday.
Oct 272 min read
Billionaire seeks controlling interest in GCI, regulatory filings show
Alaska’s largest residential internet provider may soon come under the control of billionaire businessman John Malone, one of America’s biggest private landowners and wealthiest people.
Oct 271 min read
State begins distributing disaster aid to residents of Western Alaska, federal aid also approved
The state has already received more than 941 applications for individual assistance, and the application period is open through Nov. 9.
Oct 253 min read
New online art directory seeks to promote, connect Alaska Native artists across the state
A new online statewide directory has been launched to showcase and connect Alaska Native artists across disciplines.
Oct 242 min read
Interior Dept. advances Ambler mining road, King Cove road and ANWR drilling in signing ceremony
Three controversial projects received a boost on Thursday from the Trump administration, but remain far from construction.
Oct 237 min read
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