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Alaska won’t seek review of campaign contribution ruling
The state will not seek further legal review of a recent court decision that struck down several campaign contribution caps in Alaska, including a $500-a-year limit on what an individual can give a candidate, says the state Department of Law.
Foo Fighters require vaccine proof, test for Alaska shows
The 12-time Grammy-winning-band plans to perform in Anchorage on Aug. 17 and 19 at the Dena’ina Center and in Fairbanks on Aug. 21 at the Carlson Center.
Canada to require air, train and cruise ship travelers to be vaccinated
The Canadian government will soon require all air travelers and passengers on interprovincial trains to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Crews reach sightseeing plane crash site near Ketchikan
Improved weather conditions Wednesday allowed crews to access the site where a sightseeing plane crashed last week in Southeast Alaska, killing six people.
6 killed in Alaska sightseeing plane crash identified
Alaska State Troopers identified the pilot and five passengers late Saturday following the crash Thursday. The aircraft went down as the pilot was returning the passengers to Ketchikan from Misty Fjords National Monument.
Senators behind $1T public works plan show off their work
The senators who spent months stitching together a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package are now trying to sell it to the American people before a key vote expected this week that would push a long recognized...
Alaska assistant attorney general out of job after social media post inquiry
An assistant attorney general in Alaska identified by a news outlet as the person behind a social media account that posted racist and antisemitic comments no longer works for the state Department of Law, an agency spokesperson said.
Destiny helps Anchorage woman find missing diamond setting
Danielle Wakefield was devastated when she discovered the diamond had fallen out of her ring, the only thing she had from her late father. Then, she put a message on Facebook asking for help.
Interior Department Secretary to visit King Cove amid road dispute
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is expected to visit Alaska in September, according to a court filing in a long-running dispute over a proposed land exchange aimed at building a road through a national wildlife refuge.
Fred Meyer union warehouse workers vote to strike
Fred Meyer warehouse workers have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, which could disrupt food distribution at 180 locations across the Pacific Northwest as early as Monday.
KOIN reports that contract negotiations between Teamsters Local 117 and...
Judge to hear case challenging Alaska’s new ranked choice voting
A state court judge is scheduled to hear arguments Monday in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a voter-approved initiative that would end party primaries in Alaska and institute ranked-choice voting in general elections.
Alaska GOP leaders endorse challenger to US Sen. Murkowski
The leaders of Alaska’s Republican Party on Saturday endorsed a challenger to incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who has been one of the GOP’s most outspoken critics of former President Donald Trump.
Former Alaska lawmaker Les Gara weighing run for governor
The Anchorage Democrat said he hoped to make a decision by the end of this summer. The primary is in August 2022.
Cool, wet weather helps temper wildfire near Chena Hot Springs Resort
Cool, wet weather helped temper a wildfire burning near a popular resort near Fairbanks, a fire official said Wednesday.
Montana man reunites with puppy after bear attack in Alaska
A Montana man was reunited with his 14-week-old border collie two days after the dog disappeared following a bear attack on the Kenai Peninsula.
Soldotna lawmaker shares post comparing media to Nazis
A Soldotna representative shared on social media a post that likened members of the media and medical professionals who provide information about COVID-19 vaccines to Nazis who were executed for war crimes, though the Soldotna Republican said he meant “nothing” by it.
Mike Gravel, former US senator for Alaska, dies at 91
Gravel, who represented Alaska as a Democrat in the Senate from 1969 to 1981, died Saturday, according to his daughter, Lynne Mosier. Gravel had been living in Seaside, California, and was in failing health, said Theodore W. Johnson, a former aide.
Alaska legislative leaders approve retroactive allowances
Sen. Lora Reinbold, the council vice-chair and an Eagle River Republican, on Wednesday unsuccessfully proposed limiting the payments to days when legislators were physically present in Juneau, where the special session is being held.
Bear attacks, injures campers sleeping in Kenai Refuge
“There’s no indication that they did anything to prompt the attack or did anything wrong,” a Fish and Game bop said. “It’s one of those where you happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
10 senators, including Alaska’s Murkowski, say they reached 5-year, almost $1 trillion infrastructure deal
A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as negotiators try to strike a nearly $1 trillion deal on President Joe Biden’s top priority, according to those briefed on the plan.