Federal lawsuit alleges wrongful prosecution following mishandled Metlakatla police investigation
Former MPD Chief Bruce Janes said that the investigation was “very sloppy” and “probably the worst I’ve ever done.”
University of Alaska staff union files unfair labor practice charge against employer
The union alleges the university violated state law on two fronts.
Lawsuit alleges Palmer violated open meetings law in golf course talks
The complaint asks the court to void the city’s decision to end its contract with Eagle Golf Course Management.
Alaska Division of Elections intends to strike U.S. Senate challenger Dan Sullivan from the ballot
“Some number of voters ... will attempt to vote for Sen. Sullivan and will fail because of this trick,” says one elections expert, who still calls the state's move "extreme."
Gasline tax bill heads for House vote as developer pledges to prioritize Alaska labor
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and pipeline developer Glenfarne say they support the bill, which passed from the House Finance Committee unanimously. The House will debate it Friday.
Interior Alaska’s wildfire season had a mild start, but that could change fast
"We are definitely not in the clear, given the forecast that we have," a state climatologist said.
The theory taking the rich by storm: China funds data center haters
Tech millionaires claim China is behind a wave of local opposition to U.S. data centers, while providing little direct evidence.
Petersburg Dan Sullivan condemns ‘chilling’ state investigation into his U.S. Senate candidacy
Sen. Dan Sullivan has accused the challenger of colluding with Democrats to intentionally confuse voters. Last week, the National Republican Senatorial Committee sent a letter to the state asking that…
Federal judge sides with state in Alaskans’ lawsuit over SNAP delays
A federal judge late last month ruled against a group of Alaskans seeking to force the state to process applications for food assistance on time.
Alaska decline in childhood well-being is a dire warning, advocate says
Alaska ranked 47th in the nation in a recent analysis of children's overall well-being, after dropping seven places since the last report.