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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
Gulf of Alaska king salmon are not endangered species, federal government concludes
The federal government has rejected a request to list three populations of Gulf of Alaska king salmon as endangered, according to a public notice scheduled for publication on Thursday.
May 132 min read
Bit by bit, progress is made on the ambitious Alaska Long Trail plan
Supporters say interconnected trails benefit residents and the tourism industry, but the outlook for future funding is mixed.
May 136 min read
Alaska to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month under new law
Alaska will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month under a new law signed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
May 132 min read
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