Dan Sullivan of Petersburg defends run for Alaska’s U.S. Senate against state investigation
The Alaska lieutenant governor’s office, which oversees state elections, announced an investigation into the validity of a U.S. Senate candidate…
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admin Alaska House committee advances gas pipeline tax bill sought by governor, Glenfarne
House Finance Committee members approved a bill to swap out property taxes for future reveneus on gas shipped through a…
Inflation spiked to 4.2%, a three-year high, in May
Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest mark in three years, boosted largely by higher energy prices that…
After Halong: The ones who stayed
After ex-typhoon Halong, 19 of Kipnuk's roughly 1,000 residents stayed behind, determined to see the village rebuilt.
Federal appeals judges reject lawsuit against Alaska Airlines by former state senator
Former Sen. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River, filed the case in 2023 after the airline banned her from its planes.
Land transfer to Alaska Native corporation preserves stretch of Nome River
The transfer of land along the Nome River to the Sitnasuak Native Corporation addresses subsistence users' longstanding access problems.
Alaska drops to 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, new report says
Alaska dropped seven places to rank 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, according to a nationally recognized survey…
States face more budget pressures amid rising costs, slow growth
The most recent budgets proposed by governors across the country reflect ongoing financial pressures for states as they expect modest…
The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what?
The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent rescheduling of medical cannabis will help those marijuana businesses. Companies will be able to…
Controversial oil lease sale in Alaska wildlife refuge draws limited interest
Only five of 58 tracts offered in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge received bids,but one tract drew a big bid…