Ketchikan Rep. Dan Ortiz withdraws from reelection race
Ortiz said a doctor has asked him to curb his stress. His withdrawal currently leaves Republican Jeremy Bynum as the only candidate for his seat.
Denali National Park contractor says American flag was removed from vehicle after road-noise complaint
Federal Highway Administration officials say they relayed the complaint to Granite Construction, which removed the flag from the vehicle on May 16.
Ranked-choice voting that has rocked Alaska politics faces November tests across the nation
Alaska’s new electoral system has been a model for voters frustrated by political polarization and a sense that they lack real choice at the ballot box.
Anchorage voters have until May 29 to ‘cure’ their mayoral runoff ballots
There aren’t enough rejected ballots to impact Suzanne LaFrance’s election victory over incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson, but officials say people should still cure their ballots.
Denali National Park draws dispute over alleged takedown of American flag
Sen. Dan Sullivan said that park staff caused a flag's removal from a construction vehicle. But the park called that account "false" a day later.
Recapping the 33rd Legislature | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend speaks with legislative leaders about the work they accomplished, and what went unfinished, at the end of the 33rd legislature.
Alaska lawmakers pass child care legislation to buoy sector ‘in crisis’
The policy changes are accompanied by $7.5 million for child care center grants.
Alaska’s new ‘green bank’ hopes to improve the financial case for renewable energy
Alaskans looking to invest in solar panels or other renewable energy infrastructure will likely have some new options in the next few years.
Anchorage Assembly calls for inquiry into leaked texts between city’s top homeless official and shelter contractors
Anchorage Assembly members say the texts, which Henning Inc. officials say were taken out of context, raise concerns about its shelter management.
Bronson concedes Anchorage mayoral race to LaFrance
“As I transition out of office, I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition to Mayor-Elect LaFrance and her team,” Bronson said in a statement Thursday.
8 young Alaskans sue to block proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline
The plaintiffs say the pipeline will contribute to climate change that harms their ability to access fish, wildlife and natural resources.
Shell abandons North Slope oil leases, raising questions about the industry’s future in Alaska
As the world pivots toward lower-carbon energy sources, experts say some of the state’s hard-to-tap oil prospects are becoming less attractive.
Peltola sponsors a bill to limit salmon bycatch. The pollock industry calls it ‘unworkable.’
The bill would restrict bottom trawling. Another would boost grants for research. But Peltola acknowledges Congress is unlikely to pass them.
With a Railbelt natural gas crunch looming, the legislative session had a special focus on energy bills
State lawmakers passed several energy bills this session aimed at updating the Railbelt’s electrical grid and speeding up the transition to renewable energy.
Meet Scott Kendall, father of Alaska’s ranked choice voting and lightning rod for the right
Kendall also filed a lawsuit challenging the homeschool reimbursement program. He draws a lot of right-wing ire.
Alaska commercial fishers will only pay to register vessels once under pending bill
House Bill 19, awaiting Gov. Mike Dunleavy's signature, would end the state Division of Motor Vehicles vessel registration fee.
Elim, Unalakleet claim feds sidestepped tribal consent in broadband project
A lawsuit from the Native villages claims the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded nearly $70 million in grants without obtaining their consent.
Alaska Legislature passes bill enabling employers to use saliva tests for drugs, alcohol
If Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs SB 196 or allows it to become law, employers using saliva tests would be legally protected.
Native advocates celebrate passage of bill to address Alaska’s MMIP crisis
Alaska Native groups say they've worked for years to get agencies to address the state's high rate of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Suzanne LaFrance declares victory in Anchorage mayor’s race
After another 27,000 ballots were counted, LaFrance's lead over Dave Bronson narrowed by percentage points, but widened in absolute votes.