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The Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping in public places
The decision is a win for Western cities that wanted more powers to manage record homelessness. But advocates say it won't solve the larger problem.
4 takeaways from the first presidential debate
President Biden's early stumbles played into his biggest vulnerability, but how much will the first 2024 general election debate make an impact?
As millions struggle with home prices, housing becomes a top issue for voters
Across the country, including in swing states, people have been priced out of buying homes. Record numbers are finding rent unaffordable.
Relief applications open for Alaska’s 2019 and 2020 crab fisheries disasters
Years after two crab fisheries disasters occurred in the Norton Sound and Bering Sea, millions in relief funds are finally available to affected fishers.
Sullivan amendment to defense bill would revive Ambler Road
The Biden administration nixed a proposal to build a road to the Ambler mining district. Sen. Sullivan wants to override that decision.
U.S. Supreme Court may consider Alaska’s ‘dark money’ disclosure rules
Under Alaska law, donors are required to disclose the “true source” of large contributions from nonprofits to local candidates.
Alaska faces consequences as federal education funding equity dispute continues
State officials offered the feds a $300,000 compromise instead of $17 million adjustment.
Want to run for president in Alaska? You’ll need a few thousand friends.
Supporters of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have turned in more than 5,900 signatures, hoping to get the independent presidential candidate on this fall’s ballot.
Justice Department says Alaska is discriminating against voters with disabilities
Muddy parking lots, ramps that don't meet the ground, inoperable voting machines — and that's in the cities, Justice Department says.
‘An unfair fight’: The U.S. surgeon general declares war on social media
Vivek Murthy called this week for social media platforms to carry warning labels like those put on cigarettes and alcohol, due to their effects on teens.
Coast Guard icebreaker Healy headed to Alaska for 3 Arctic research missions
This year's cruises by the nation's biggest icebreaker will support long-term ocean research and help train young scientists.
Coalition of labor and Alaska Native leaders throws its weight behind Peltola
Alaska Jobs Coalition announced a $500,000 ad campaign. It's an independent expenditure group and doesn't have to disclose its donors.
Trump announces his pick in Alaska’s U.S. House race: Dahlstrom
The former president chose Alaska's lieutenant governor over fellow Republican Nick Begich. Trump claims Begich has "Democrat tendencies."
Federally funded heat pumps are coming to Prince of Wales Island
Spruce Root partnered with Alaska Power & Telephone to secure the $2.5 million award, which will also support a technician training program.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era federal ban on bump stocks
The Supreme Court has struck down the Trump administration's federal ban on bump stocks, declaring that the government exceeded its authority.
Murkowski votes with Democrats on IVF bill. Sullivan joins most GOP senators to block it.
Alaska's senators say they support the reproductive technology, but they split on a Democratic "show us who you are" vote.
Feds declare economic disaster for 2023 east Cook Inlet set net season
The declaration releases federal relief funds for affected fishers and related businesses. It follows one this spring for the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to FDA’s approval of mifepristone
The court said that the challengers had no right to be in court at all since they could not show they had suffered any actual injury from the FDA rules.
2 men tried to illegally smuggle snowmachines from U.S. to Russia, feds say
Prosecutors say Sergey Nefedov and Mark Shumovich tried to evade U.S. export controls on snowmachines during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
A petition to put king salmon on the endangered species list is raising alarm across Alaska
People across Alaska are reacting to a petition that would grant Gulf of Alaska king salmon Endangered Species Act protections.
Hunter Biden found guilty of felony gun charges
The president's son also faces tax charges in a separate prosecution scheduled to go to trial in September.
Biden commemorates D-Day invasion’s 80th anniversary, linking it to Ukraine conflict
President Biden said the historic invasion is a reminder of the costs of freedom and democracy — and the value of alliances.
Murkowski votes to advance Democrats’ ‘messaging’ bill on contraception rights
Only two Republicans crossed the aisle. Sen. Dan Sullivan didn't vote on the birth control bill, which is now stalled.
At Senate hearing, Murkowski reaffirms support for abortion rights
Alaska's senior senator doesn't always vote as abortion advocates would like. Democrats are raising the issue as an election strategy.
Biden’s new executive order denies asylum claims to most migrants crossing the border unlawfully
President Biden's new measure will go into effect if more than 2,500 migrants cross illegally per day.
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