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US Coast Guard intercepts two Chinese research ships in disputed portions of the Arctic Ocean
Some American claims to parts of the High Arctic have not been internationally recognized because the U.S. hasn’t ratified a treaty.
Sep 53 min read


Report lists 70 possible noncitizen Alaskans who attempted to vote in the past decade
A copy of the state’s inactive voter roll shows hundreds of Alaskans have been flagged as noncitizens, but officials say that may include false positives.
Sep 57 min read


Anchorage spent more than $200,000 to support the Trump-Putin summit. Will it get the money back?
Other cities’ efforts to recoup spending to protect Trump have failed. “We have sent demand letters, phone calls and made public statements. We have received no response.”
Sep 34 min read


Alaska’s decision to seize a bootlegger’s plane could end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
Ken Jouppi has been fighting a 13-year battle with the state of Alaska, alleging that the seizure of his plane was excessive.
Sep 24 min read


With gas crunch looming, Alaska utilities won’t get big wind before tax credits expire
One leader points to private developers and Republicans’ budget package, but advocates say utilities share the blame Wind turbines turn...
Sep 19 min read


New state report says Alaska teens and adults are getting fatter
Adults and children in the state are falling short of health goals, though there has been some improvement in places, the report says.
Aug 304 min read


Dunleavy says he won’t call Alaska lawmakers into another special session this year
The current special session will expire at the end of Sunday with Department of Agriculture issue unresolved.
Aug 293 min read


At oil conference, Dunleavy declines to endorse his lieutenant governor as his replacement
Dodging a moderator’s question, he also declines to name any of his former cabinet officials as his preferred choice in the 2026 election.
Aug 293 min read


Alaska vowed to resolve murders of Indigenous people. Now it refuses to provide their names.
When the nonprofit Data for Indigenous Justice filed public records requests with the Alaska Department of Public Safety concerning cases it had investigated, the state rejected them.
Aug 295 min read


Is Alaska’s foster care system failing children? A federal trial underway now could decide.
Five foster youth are alleging statewide practices by the Alaska Office of Children’s Services that endanger children’s safety and well-being.
Aug 296 min read


Gov. Dunleavy picks former Texan U.S. Attorney for new state attorney general
Stephen Cox, a member of the Federalist Society, would face a legislative confirmation vote in the spring.
Aug 283 min read


US House delegation visits Alaska this week, with focus on mining, timber and drilling
Ten members of the US House Committee on Natural Resources are visiting Southeast and Southcentral Alaska, including addressing the annual conference of the Alaska Oil and Gas Association.
Aug 273 min read
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