admin A huge data center could rise on Alaska’s North Slope
The $500 million data center project would be one of the nation's largest and could consume twice as much natural…
Alaska lawmakers raise concerns with Dunleavy’s attorney general pick ahead of confirmation vote
Stephen Cox defended controversial legal positions in his first eight months in office, as some lawmakers questioned if they are…
Former North Pole legislator, owner of Santa-themed tourist spot named to Alaska Judicial Council
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has named Mike Miller, a former state legislator and longtime owner of a North Pole tourist…
Alaska Senate committee advances draft capital budget, boosting funds for school maintenance
The Alaska Senate Finance committee advanced a draft capital budget on Tuesday that would put nearly $250 million toward state…
Alaskans are more pessimistic about the state’s economy now than they were in 2020
Views on the state’s economy are extremely dour ahead of the 2026 election season, two leading surveyors find.
Judge considers request to halt controversial bear cull in Western Alaska
he Alaska Wildlife Alliance wants an injunction to prevent the state from resuming a predator control program planned to start…
Alaska Legislature approves standardized disaster-evacuation scale for statewide use
“Ready,” “Set,” and “Go,” will become required terms for disaster evacuation planning and public warning systems.
Alaska Senate committee floats ‘mini-bus’ education bill aimed at one-time funding, policy changes
It would add nearly $82 million for school districts’ energy costs, transportation, reading instruction and career and technical education.
Lawmakers take aim at Alaska’s chronic problems with abandoned and loose dogs
More access to veterinarian care, which is scarce in rural communities, would boost human health as well as animal welfare,…
Legislature approves extra legal help for Alaskans who can’t afford attorneys
House Bill 48, increasing funding for the Alaska Legal Services Corporation, now goes to Gov. Mike Dunleavy for final action.