Alaska House votes to immediately eliminate sick leave for many workers in the state
The change, attached to a bill giving paid leave for new parents, would roll back a 2024 ballot measure approved by 58% of participating voters.
Lawmakers land on $1,200 payout, as they negotiate AKLNG bill
On Sunday, legislative leaders said they were negotiating with the governor’s office and other stakeholders on a bill that would provide a large property tax cut for the Alaska LNG…
Montana tribes combine traditional knowledge and Western science in climate plan
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are moving forward with their climate plan despite the loss of state support and federal funding.
Proposed mine raises concerns about Taku River salmon. Mining company assures safeguards.
Canagold says it will avoid harming the Taku River amid concerns from tribal members about protecting salmon.
State lawmakers approve Alaska Railroad land sale to port town of Whittier
House Bill 216 would continue Whittier’s growth into a transportation hub for cargo and passengers in southcentral Alaska.
Legislature looks to add workforce housing to Alaska development agency’s priority list
House Bill 184 gives the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority explicit legal grounds to finance housing projects with three or more units.
Solar farm to be built in Wrangell to address high demand, reduce energy costs
The 44-acre project on the island town will compliment the existing hydropower system during periods of high demand, and help the town prepare for future economic development.
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
Tensions are escalating again near the Strait of Hormuz after a ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another was attacked and sank…
Journalist walking across the globe for last decade takes to the sea in Southeast Alaska
National Geographic journalist Paul Salopek has been walking around the world since 2013. But now that he’s in Alaska, his main mode of transportation is about to change.
An Alaska Peninsula volcano is showing signs of unrest prompting additional studies
The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised Kupreanof Volcano's alert level to Advisory and its aviation color code to Yellow. That means the volcano is showing signs of unrest, but it doesn't…