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Tribes and environmental groups sue to stop road planned for Alaska wildlife refuge
Three lawsuits take aim at a Trump administration-approved land trade that would allow for a road through designated wilderness in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Nov 13, 20255 min read
Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.
Despite the administration’s enthusiasm for developing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, oil companies have shown little interest — leaving the state to spend millions propping up the idea.
Nov 13, 20258 min read
New lawsuit seeks to block revived bear-culling program in Western Alaska
The new Mulchatna predator control program, aimed at boosting caribou numbers, has the same flaw that caused judges to overturn the earlier program, plaintiffs claim.
Nov 12, 20258 min read
DNA testing of bones at the Alaska crime lab can help shed light on cold cases, officials say
Alaska Scientific Crime Detection Lab acquired a forensic tool used to test DNA from bones and teeth this summer.
Nov 12, 20255 min read
Trump administration sets terms for upcoming oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet
The ‘Big Beautiful Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Lease Sale,’ scheduled for March, would follow a series of federal and state inlet lease sales that drew little industry interest.
Nov 11, 20254 min read
Anchorage state senator enters crowded Alaska gubernatorial field
State Sen. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, announced his candidacy on Monday. He is the second Democrat in the race, after former Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich, also of Anchorage. The other 12 declared candidates are Republicans.
Nov 10, 20252 min read
Officials, advocates say date rape drugging difficult to confirm, but an ongoing issue in Alaska
Date rape drugging, or roofying, is the use of any sedative, usually mixed with alcohol, to incapacitate a victim and facilitate a sexual assault. While anecdotal stories of suspected roofying circulate around Alaska, cases and culprits are difficult to confirm.
Nov 10, 20256 min read
Alaska Division of Elections begins reviewing petition to repeal election reform law
State elections officials have begun reviewing signatures gathered by people opposed to Alaska’s system of open primary elections and ranked-choice general elections to determine whether a repeal ballot measure will appear before voters in 2026.
Nov 10, 20252 min read
Climate threats could cost Alaska billions. After October’s storm, advocates say it’s time to act.
.A study published before the storm said there’s an $80 million-a-year gap in money needed to protect or move coastal communities.
Nov 8, 20258 min read
Alaska Supreme Court bans disgraced federal judge from practicing law in the state
The Alaska Supreme Court has disbarred former U.S. District Court Judge Josh Kindred, banning him from practicing law in the state, “effective immediately.”
Nov 7, 20252 min read
Alaska parole rates are among the lowest in the nation. Advocates want to know why.
At its annual public meeting, the Alaska Board of Parole offered little explanation, but advocates want to know more about their criteria and say more transparency will help reduce recidivism.
Nov 7, 20255 min read
Alaska’s public schools serve as emergency shelters. Those buildings are also in crisis.
Across hundreds of Alaskan communities, public schools are often the safest buildings where people can take shelter during disasters. After decades of state neglect, however, some have become emergencies themselves.
Nov 7, 20257 min read
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