The president's latest action on trade takes effect next week, and will slap a 25% tariff on imported cars and car parts. He says the measure will boost U.S. manufacturing.

Lawmakers have a handful of choices to balance the state budget. Each option faces opposition from key lawmakers.

Alaska Public Media President Ed Ulman testified about the value of local content and the elevation of Alaska stories in the national networks.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Alaska is a conveniently located source of high-quality natural gas.

DOC officials attributed more in-custody deaths to “natural causes,” like illness and chronic disease, and say they’re working to improve suicide prevention measures.

Rep. Will Stapp, R-Fairbanks, says it's an effort to cover some of the $800,000 annual cost of running what he described as an "underutilized" facility.

The district may need to cut 120 positions if state lawmakers do not raise per-student funding levels for next school year, officials said.

The CIA director and the director of national intelligence testified that they did not share classified information in a group chat on the U.S. bombing campaign in Yemen.

The state plans to build new hybrid ferries, hire more workers to run them and improve port infrastructure. With regular maintenance, it's set to cost about $3 billion.

The funding will cover this year's operations of the Sikuliaq, an ice-capable ship used for research cruises around Alaska.

The state House passed House Joint Resolution 11 on Monday, recognizing Alaska’s close ties with its eastern neighbor. It now heads to the Senate.

Commissioner Deena Bishop said the order would not mean a loss of federal education funds for Alaska schools.