The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won’t solve it
The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal…
Alaska Elections Division makes it official, says Dan J. Sullivan can’t run against Sen. Dan S. Sullivan
The challenger says he’s considering his options but time is short. Ballots are printed June 28.
Planned Parenthood of Alaska sues state for requiring in-person visits for medication abortion
Planned Parenthood claims the law violates the state constitution and fundamental right to abortion in Alaska.
‘We don’t think that’s good public policy’: Goldbelt criticizes five-ship limit, shares details on proposed cruise port
The port project will need approval from the city’s planning commission to move forward, which requires public comment before a vote. Juneau’s city manager said it’s hard to say how…
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.