James Brooks
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The proportion of nonresident workers in Alaska is near an all-time high, but many hold seasonal jobs and earn less annually. -
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is the third Democrat to enter the race to replace incumbent Gov. Mike Dunleavy. -
A shift in state funding could help, but a big gap likely remains unless a key federal grant is issued. -
In 2025, the state extended its streak of negative net migration to a post-WWII record of 13 years. -
The Institute of Social and Economic Research at UAA analyzed the side effects of various taxes and cuts being considered for a long-term state budget-balancing plan. -
In starkly written order, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission confirmed a $313,616 fine against Cook Inlet Energy and implied the firm misled regulators. -
Local assistant district attorney says the charge is reasonable because many ICE agents do not wear uniforms. -
Opponents of Ballot Measure 2 filed suit against the Alaska Division of Elections on Thursday in state court. -
The Alaskan Independence Party’s leadership formally dissolved the organization in a vote on Dec. 7. -
Political compromise isn’t a reason to restrict free speech, Judge Adolf Zeman says in Thursday ruling.
