How a change to mail-in voting could impact Alaska’s most rural voters
Alaska is one of 29 states that allow at least some late-arriving ballots to be counted, as long as they are postmarked on or before election day. But a U.S.…
U.S. and Iran announce an initial deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for…
Anchorage Assembly member Martinez fined $5K for buying Florida flight with campaign funds
APOC commissioners ruled that the air travel was not necessary for the campaign and that Martinez made the purchases to personally benefit his travel accounts and Alaska Airlines membership status.
Federal officials say proposed drastic changes to a contracting program won’t affect tribes and Native corporations
Alaska Native corporations rely on contracts awarded through the 8(a) program – especially from the Department of Defense – for a significant portion of their revenue.
Alaska House passes tax cut for North Slope gas pipeline, sending bill to Senate
The bill now heads to the Senate, where key leaders have viewed the proposal with substantially more skepticism.
Wildlife managers propose expanding bison habitat near Delta Junction
The plan would clear forests for a new forage area and improve existing fields to sustain the bison population — and keep them out of local farms.
Republican lawmakers send Roadless Rule repeal to U.S. Senate
The 2001 Roadless Rule prevents new roads in national forests, including more than 9 million acres of the Tongass National Forest.
2 Coast Guard icebreakers to be homeported in Kodiak
The first of the vessels will arrive in Kodiak in 2028.
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.