Planned Parenthood sues to overturn Alaska ban on telehealth abortion services
Alaskans have contitutional rights to receive abortion-related services and medications through telehealth, the lawsuit argues.
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admin Court keeps international teacher visa fees affordable for Alaska districts, but it may be too late
Alaska school districts that have grown to rely on international teacher hires are likely to do without them this year,…
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.
Migrants detained at ICE facilities launch hunger strikes to protest conditions
In at least four states, migrants detained in ICE facilities have launched hunger strikes in recent weeks to protest the…
Appeals court says Alaska has the right to make ConocoPhillips oil well data public
The state of Alaska has the right to make public data from exploration wells drilled...
Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
The Alaska Legislature approved legislation to add a superior court judge to the state’s third judicial district. The new judge…
Alaska Legislature approves wide-ranging crime bill package
The Alaska Legislature approved an omnibus crime bill that will increase criminal penalties for a variety of offenses and streamline…
Preliminary FBI data shows a sharp drop in violent crime
U.S. violent crime fell sharply in 2025, according to preliminary federal data, with murders dropping an estimated 18.1% — a…
Alaska lawmakers approve bills to strengthen oversight for youth in psychiatric facilities
The Alaska Legislature approved new legislation to ensure greater oversight for Alaska youth in psychiatric facilities.
Supreme Court rules abortion pills can continue to be mailed
After briefly letting a national ban take effect, the Supreme Court blocked a lower court’s ruling that would have prevented…