South Korea’s lawmakers vote to lift president’s martial law declaration
Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "emergency martial law" on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of paralyzing the government.
Judge declares mistrial in election-interference trial of former Alaska legislator
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Kevin Saxby found that there was a hung jury in the trial of former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux.
Coast Guard secures new icebreaker from civilian service
The Aiviq, named after the Inupiaq word for walrus, was acquired last month. It will join the Coast Guard fleet in 2026.
America’s first Arctic ambassador was just confirmed weeks ago. Now he could be out of a job.
It’s standard for politically appointed ambassadors like Mike Sfraga to leave their posts during a presidential transition.
Alaska election results are official: Here are 5 takeaways
Among the takeaways: There were no changes in the outcomes, but the margin defeating ranked choice repeal grew.
President Biden pardons son Hunter
The pardon comes in the last weeks of President Biden's time in office and despite his public assurances in the past that he would neither pardon nor commute his son's sentence.
With Anchorage shelters full, Assembly approves $2.3M for more beds
The city’s initial plan was to add 200 new beds, but officials with MASH Property Management were only able to add 132.
Alaska Republican Party hires a Trump lawyer to watch recount of ranked choice repeal measure
The measure to repeal ranked choice voting failed by 664 votes. Repeal opponent Scott Kendall is confident the outcome won't change.
Susan Carney tapped as next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court
Carney was appointed to the state Supreme Court in 2016 by then-Gov. Bill Walker. She’ll be the longest-serving justice on the bench when Maassen retires.
Former Palmer city manager sues for defamation over job terminations
The alleged statements go beyond criticism of a public official, former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie said.
Judge grants dismissal of Jan. 6 case against Trump
The move came after federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss both the Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago documents cases against Donald Trump.
The U.S. Senate is racing to confirm judges. Sen. Sullivan isn’t.
The senator has voted for fewer than 1% of Biden's nominees to the federal bench. He voted for nearly all of Trump's.
For the first time, women will outnumber men in the Alaska House next year
There will be 21 women in the state House, according to unofficial election results. 43% of the Legislature will be women, a record high.
Judge indefinitely postpones sentencing in Trump’s hush money case
The decision to indefinitely adjourn next week's sentencing date comes several days after both sides' lawyers agreed to a stay.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s attorney general nominee
Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use had stirred controversy over Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
Trump’s promise to fix the fentanyl crisis appealed to voters and alarmed experts
Donald Trump has promised a crackdown that could include military strikes in Mexico. Many experts worry his plan will do harm than good.
Record turnout in Mat-Su Borough election as voters approve major bonds
Borough early voting also shattered a previous record set in 2022.
Nick Begich III wins Alaska’s U.S. House race
Begich’s win flips a seat from Democrat to Republican, adding to the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.
Alaska’s ranked choice repeal measure fails by 664 votes
Phil Izon, who led the campaign in support of the ballot measure, said he planned to submit a recount request once the election is certified.
Alaska House Democrats Cliff Groh and CJ McCormick ousted after final ballot count
Groh’s loss leaves just 21 members in a Democrat-heavy bipartisan caucus that is seeking to take control of the Alaska House, a bare majority.