Coastal House lawmakers push for bipartisan coalition
Ten state lawmakers — including two moderate Republicans — say they won’t aid Republicans in taking control of Alaska’s narrowly divided House of Representatives.
Two former Jesuit officials resign from Gonzaga University after revelations about abusive priests
Two priests in high-level positions at Gonzaga University resigned today. Both previously held leadership roles in the Jesuits’ Oregon Province while it sent Jesuits accused of sexual abuse to live in a home on campus.
Effects of government shutdown not as severe as in the past
For a number of reasons, the effects of this shutdown are more subtle than in the past.
Juneau fluoride study confirms old science, but doesn’t sway opponents
New research shows higher cavity procedure rates among Juneau children on Medicaid compared to when the city fluoridated its tap water.
DC police: Driver handled ringing phone as bus struck Skagway mayor and her mother
Gerard Derrick James, 45, was arrested Thursday, according to the D.C. Metropolitan Police. They say video footage shows James picked up his ringing cell phone just before impact.
Magnitude 4.9 aftershock rattles Southcentral
A magnitude 4.9 aftershock struck near Anchorage at 5:21 a.m Thursday.
Price tag for 7.0 earthquake: $76M. So far.
The figure represents just a partial accounting, with more information still being collected ahead of a formal request by the state for federal relief money.
33 Jesuit priests named in report on abuse claims in Alaska
More than a hundred priests who worked in western states are named in a document from Jesuit West Province, along with details of abuse claims made against them.
Fed fisheries will open in spite of shutdown, but details hazy
The partial federal government shutdown has left some Alaska fishermen and others wondering whether federal fisheries set to start in January will open on time. The National Marine Fisheries Service has been affected by the shutdown and many employees aren’t there to answer phones, leaving some with more questions than answers.
Large home explosion scatters debris across Sterling Highway
The Sterling Highway remained closed until the early morning hours Friday, blocking access to and from Homer.
Cruise industry’s victory over Juneau has implications for other port communities
This year’s record cruise ship season brought in $21.6 million in state passenger fees that will be mostly shared with coastal communities. But the cruise industry’s recent victory in a lawsuit against Juneau has implications on how port communities can spend their share.
State gasline corporation to miss key deadline with Chinese partners
Alaska Gasline Development Corporation is pushing for a six-month extension on negotiations with three Chinese partners interested in the Alaska LNG project.
Government shutdown, if it continues, could cost Alaska’s lucrative Bering Sea fisheries
Even if the shutdown persists, the federal government will still open the Bering Sea fisheries as scheduled. But the government requires inspections of things like scales and monitoring equipment. Those inspections won’t happen until the government reopens.
Coast Guard personnel to receive Dec. 31 paychecks despite government shutdown
According to an update posted on Coast Guard All Hands, the official blog for Coast Guard workers, meeting payroll in January “will require a fiscal 2019 appropriation, a continuing resolution, or passage of an alternative measure.”
Murkowski aims to revive public lands bill, despite objection
One of Sen. Lisa Murkowski's first priorities of the year is to pass a 680-page public lands bill. Murkowski nearly passed it last month but was thwarted by a single senator.
Public health data shows 13 percent rise in Alaska suicides
New report comes beside a study documenting the presence of drugs and alcohol in incidents of self-harm.
U.S. House Dean Don Young swears in Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Alaska's lone congressman had a ceremonial role in a major transition that happened Thursday in Washington D.C.
Alaska Supreme Court rules for LeBon in pivotal election recount case
The Alaska Supreme Court is meeting in Anchorage this morning to hear arguments in Kathryn Dodge’s case against state election officials and her election opponent.
Alaska Fire Service has furloughed most employees as shutdown continues
Although wildfires are unlikely to bust out in the Interior anytime soon, the shutdown is hampering the Alaska Fire Service’s planning and preparation for the coming fire season.
Dunleavy requests federal disaster money for earthquake recovery
The step could unlock tens of millions of dollars in disaster relief funds for entities damage during the November 30th quake and continuing aftershocks.