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NOAA issues final ruling on Cook Inlet federal fishing waters
The federal decision comes after the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council was tasked with choosing a new management plan, but took no action.
Alaska Senate rolls out crime bill tackling fentanyl, child abuse and grand jury rules
House Republicans and Gov. Mike Dunleavy have previously expressed support for key elements of the omnibus crime package.
The correspondence school allotment lawsuit | Talk of Alaska
A Superior court judge recently threw out the laws supporting Alaska’s correspondence education program. Where does the program go from here?
Anchorage’s LaFrance-Bronson mayoral runoff election is underway. Here’s what to know.
Ballots can be returned by mail, to secure drop boxes or at vote centers through May 14.
Alaska House votes down ethics board alternate member, citing signature on Dunleavy recall petition
The vote on Rachel Kelly, a Juneau resident nominated to fill a public seat on the ethics committee was four short of the needed tally.
University of Alaska student workers union members protest for contract, after judge bars strike
Union members say time is running out for a contract to be approved by the Legislature before the end of session.
Bronson, LaFrance challenge each other’s record during Anchorage Chamber mayoral debate
With two weeks until ballots are due, the candidates are looking to win over more voters after a close race in the general election.
Both sides of Alaska homeschool case want programs in place, disagree over how it should happen
The judge in the correspondence school case, Adolf Zeman, will decide how long it will be before his ruling takes effect.
Hey Anchorage, who’s your pick for mayor? Why?
We spent a day talking to locals all over Anchorage, from Eagle River to Girdwood, about what matters to them.
School closure on Eielson Air Force base highlights effects of education policy choices
Military families have been rocked by the second school closure on the growing base near Fairbanks.
Alaska tribal health consortiums are legally immune in many cases, state Supreme Court says
The decision on sovereign immunity affects several of the state’s largest-private sector employers and could have broad implications.
Social media ban for kids under 14 passes Alaska House
The social media proposal was added late in the process as an amendment to another bill and hasn’t been subject to public hearings.
Haines residents could weigh in on divisive dock project
Mayor Tom Morphet said he wants an advisory vote to make sure “50 percent plus one of the community” is on board with how to rebuild the Lutak Dock.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president
It is unclear after Thursday's arguments whether the court will act swiftly to resolve the appeal by former president Donald Trump.
Amendment banning kids under 14 from social media passes Alaska House with bipartisan support
The measure came as an amendment to an otherwise unrelated bill that would require adult websites to verify users are 18 or older.
Airlines are ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees
The new Biden administration rules are meant to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights.
In Anchorage’s LaFrance-Bronson runoff election, the incumbent mayor is the underdog
Suzanne LaFrance outperformed Mayor Dave Bronson in campaign fundraising, the regular election results and a post-election poll.
Alaska House bill would require adult sites to verify users are 18 or older
Advocates say age verification would ensure minors aren't exposed to adult content. Opponents say it's not so simple.
Divided Alaska House calls for stay of homeschool decision until mid-2025
The two-page “sense of the House” approved by a 20-18 vote Wednesday supports a stay of the judge’s ruling through the end of June 2025.
Alaska an important Special Operations training ground, as Arctic sees interest from Russia and China
U.S. Special Operations forces like Navy SEALs and Army Green Berets were training in Kodiak and Fairbanks this past winter.
Alaska Rep. Peltola stuns home region by defending Donlin gold mine, a project she used to oppose
Democrat Mary Peltola joined Alaska's U.S. senators on a legal brief defending the mine in a lawsuit brought by Kuskokwim tribes.
Alaska House committee nixes amendment raising age of consent from 16 to 18
The sponsor of the amendment, Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, says he'll try again when the bill returns to the House floor.
Soldotna solar installation set to go online this summer
The 600-panel array will be able to fully power the Whistle Hill business complex east of Soldotna when weather permits.
Unalaska school district asks city for nearly $6M as it faces large deficit
The request is about $500,000 more than last year’s ask, and includes the maximum allowable contribution from the city’s general fund.
Alaska Senate passes bill that ties hunting and fishing residency requirements to PFD eligibility
Wildlife troopers say the loose definition of residency under the current rules make it difficult to prosecute people who take advantage.
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