James Brooks, Alaska Beacon
Dunleavy vetoes statewide ban on pollution-causing firefighting foam
PFAS, a chemical used in many forms of firefighting foam, has already contaminated drinking water sources throughout Alaska.
After a false start, Alaska prepares to solicit bids for new mainline ferry
The Alaska Department of Transportation expects to issue a new request for proposals from American shipyards next month to replace the Tustumena.
Alaska Judicial Council nominates 2 for job as Alaska’s top public defender
Judge Terrence Haas of Bethel and assistant Anchorage public defender Gary Soberay have been nominated to replace Samantha Cherot.
Report from Alaska campaign regulator says Tshibaka-linked group violated state law
Alaska Public Offices Commission staff have recommended a $16,450 fine against former U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka's Preserve Democracy.
Alaska lieutenant governor disqualifies legislative term-limits ballot measure
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled in 1994 that legislative term limits would require a constitutional amendment, not a ballot measure.
Alaska appeals to U.S. Supreme Court in four-year-old union dues dispute
Judges have repeatedly ruled against the state’s effort to require union members to opt-in annually.
Southeast Alaska wolves are not threatened or endangered, federal agency concludes
Putting the wolves on the Endangered Species List likely would have resulted in new restrictions on development, logging and construction in the region.
Alaska state payroll department ‘one crisis away’ from workers going unpaid
Almost half of payroll processing jobs are unfilled, causing errors and delays.
Former University of Alaska Fairbanks student sues school, alleging injuries from hot sauce
Ariel Lamp, who left the University of Alaska Fairbanks after the incident, filed suit for more than $100,000 in damages, plus costs.
Alaska alleges ‘widespread fraud’ by Anchorage ATM business serving villages, small businesses
James Dainis, who owns the business, says the state is mistaken and dissatisfied customers will be refunded.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg ends Alaska visit with emphasis on ferries
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, traveled with Buttigieg on the ferry Hubbard and said the last-minute switch in travel plans “was a typical Alaska jump ball.”
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. plans to open Anchorage office by year’s end
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. intends to open an office in Anchorage by the end of the year.
Sitka Fine Arts Camp withdraws immigration lawsuit after feds reconsider issue
Sitka Fine Arts Camp is withdrawing its federal immigration lawsuit after immigration officials approved the visa needed for its technical theater director.
U.S. Navy to name ship after Metlakatla veteran Solomon Atkinson
The decision was announced last week by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on Metlakatla’s Founders’ Day holiday, Aug. 7.
Alaska asks judge to determine whether federal officials can create ‘Indian country’ in the state
At issue is a 787-square-foot parcel of land in downtown Juneau.
Alaska pays $350K to settle last wrongful-firing lawsuit from loyalty-pledge scheme
The case by former state attorney Elizabeth Bakalar against Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his former chief of staff will not go to a trial over damages.
No new nuclear facilities along vulnerable coasts, Alaska regulators say
Last year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed into law a bill that makes it easier for companies to place small, modular nuclear reactors in the state.
Alaska accuses souvenir store of selling fake Native art and products from ‘Yakutat alpacas’
As the state’s tourism industry rebounds after the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, state and federal officials have been cracking down on fake Alaska Native art.
Dunleavy nixes Alaska e-bike bill with rare veto as sponsor says she will seek override
It’s only the fourth policy bill vetoed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in his first five years as governor.
Judge dismisses state lawsuit over liability for contaminated Alaska Native corporation lands
No Alaska Native corporations or Native groups joined the lawsuit, and Judge H. Russel Holland found multiple problems with the state’s arguments,