Republican Dave Bronson says ‘tough’ term as mayor gives him an edge in governor’s race
Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the August primary. Hear or read our full interview with Dave Bronson here.
Sen. Murkowski pushes for release of $41.3M in delayed federal grants for Alaska Native education
The Alaska Native Education Program provides federal funding to “meet the unique education needs of Alaska Natives” and to support education programs to benefit Alaska Native people.
FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets
Boeing says it has been working with operators on this issue for six years and already initiated its own inspections.
Will the Dome be deflated? Anchorage sports facility launches fundraising campaign.
The Dome has been the home of the state's largest indoor field for nearly 20 years. The facility's operators are asking for help funding the replacement of its exterior.
Alaska state elections attorney says it’s OK for candidates to temporarily conceal finances
Candidates should not be removed from the primary election for filing a blank disclosure form, attorney Griffin Deitz told a judge in court on Friday.
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In Anchorage, so-called ‘flushable’ wipes create a clogging, costly problem
Utility workers and city officials alike say disposable wipes are wreaking havoc on the city’s wastewater treatment systems.
Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market
U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.
Republican governor hopeful Adam Crum says he wants Alaska to get back to building
Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the August primary. Hear or read our full interview with Adam Crum here.
Bill introduced by Alaska’s Murkowski aims to promote use of eDNA analysis in fishery management
Called the Fisheries Science Modernization Act, the bill would set up a system for the use of environmental DNA, known as eDNA, in fishery management.