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Judge: Sarah Palin seeks new trial in defamation lawsuit
The judge said jurors knew before delivering their verdict against Palin that he had ruled against her as a matter of law the previous day.
Iditarod loses support of Anchorage hotel that served as race headquarters
The Lakefront Anchorage Hotel will still be race headquarters for this year’s race and then step away.
Alaska truckers form convoy to support Canadian protests
More than 100 truck drivers on Sunday drove the 10 miles from Anchorage to Eagle River to support truckers in Canada who have been protesting vaccine mandates.
Alaska joins Texas to sue over National Guard vaccine rule
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in seeking to block the U.S. Department of Defense from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for National Guard members who are under state command.
Alaska Senate rejects salary boost proposal for legislators
The Alaska Senate on Wednesday unanimously rejected a proposal that would raise the annual salary for lawmakers but place new restrictions on the daily allowance that they can receive.
Musher out of Iditarod after crash killed 1 dog, injured 3
"These dogs are my life," Jaye Foucher wrote on her kennel's Facebook page. "I can’t imagine even being out on a race trail right now while they’re back here in pain, with decisions needing to be made."
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rumbles Southcentral Alaska
Shaking was felt throughout Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the Alaska Earthquake Center said.
Musher’s dog killed when team crossed Parks Highway near Willow, troopers say
The musher was identified as Jaye Foucher of New Hampshire, who has been living in Willow since August, training for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Former head of Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. claims firing was politically motivated
Angela Rodell, the former head of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp., claims her firing was “political retribution” by board members appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Long-serving Alaska magistrate is fired after writing letter to the editor criticizing Republican Party
Seward Magistrate George Peck, the longest serving magistrate in Alaska, is no longer on the bench after writing letters to the editor critical of the Republican Party.
Murder trial in Fairbanks cold case starts Monday
Jury selection in the case of Steven Downs, 47, of Auburn, Maine, is scheduled for Monday in Fairbanks, the Sun Journal reported. Downs was charged in the 1993 death of 20-year-old Sophie Sergie.
Anchorage anti-panhandling signs cite unconstitutional law
The city of Anchorage has spent nearly $9,000 on new anti-panhandling signs, but the law the signs refer to was found unconstitutional nearly a decade ago.
Authorities locate mother of baby found in box in Fairbanks
Authorities have located the mother of a baby found abandoned in a cardboard box in frigid conditions in Fairbanks last week, Alaska State Troopers reported Wednesday.
Dunleavy thanks Trump for conditional endorsement
Former President Trump told Gov. Dunleavy last week that he would endorse him on condition that he does not support Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski for re-election.
Alaska Native nonprofit receives $2.9M grant to build totem pole trail along Juneau waterfront
The Sealaska Heritage Institute said the grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will cover 10 poles though the longer-term goal is to have 30 poles in place.
Garland appoints Kuhn to serve as U.S. attorney for Alaska
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed the former U.S. attorney for Kentucky’s western district to serve as the U.S. attorney for Alaska while President Joe Biden considers a permanent nominee for the position.
Judge allows evidence about alternative suspects in 28-year-old Fairbanks murder trial
A Maine man charged in a young woman’s killing 28 years ago at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks will be allowed to present evidence about three alternative suspects at his trial next month.
Dunleavy is proposing a $5M grant for Alaska tourism efforts
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said the hope is for a return to “robust” tourism activity after a difficult two years.
Anchorage wins lawsuit over failed port construction
Anchorage has won its lawsuit with a federal agency over failed construction at the state’s largest port.
Alaska health officials urge COVID vaccinations as omicron continues to spread across nation
Alaska has no confirmed cases of the variant, but officials want residents to be prepared.