Land named for colorful character ‘Herring Pete’ added to Alaska’s Kachemak Bay State Park
A nonprofit organization bought a 24-acre parcel with historical significance and gave it to the state, which folded it into…
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admin North Slope Borough employee crashes fuel truck while allegedly drunk
According to a police affidavit, the worker had been drinking whiskey until 8 a.m. on the morning of the crash.
Gov. Dunleavy approves standardized disaster evacuation terms and boost to legal aid
Alaska Civil Legal Services Corporation, which helps state residents in civil lawsuits, will receive a significant funding increase.
Alaska governor vetoes bill that sought to adjust state’s transportation planning
House Bill 26 sought to raise the importance of public transit in the planning process for the Alaska Department of…
Dunleavy pins pipeline fate on tax break he wants Alaska lawmakers to approve
The governor says the tax change is critical, but critics say Glenfarne’s gasline plan lacks the specifics to justify such…
Alaska Legislature approves millions for facilities upgrades at Mt. Edgecumbe High School
The Alaska Legislature approved millions for immediate upgrades to the facilities at the state-run boarding school, Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
Skepticism looms as an obstacle over Alaska Legislature’s special gasline session
Some legislators say the pipeline proposal is already financially sound and does not need additional help from the state.
Alaska lawmakers approve one-time funding for K-12 schools, plus energy relief
Alaska lawmakers approved an additional $144 million in one-time funding for K-12 schools next year, plus a batch of education…
Curveball vote could snarl effort to reimpose campaign finance restrictions in Alaska
Opponents of limits on campaign cash seek a mid-election start, inviting a lawsuit that could disrupt the start of new…
Alaska Legislature adjourns regular session with special gasline session set for Thursday
Legislators ended their two-year regular term after passing 111 bills but failing to achieve the top objectives set by the…