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Legislature passes crime bill to Walker
A sweeping reform of Alaska’s criminal justice system has passed the Legislature and is headed to Gov. Bill…
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House again mulls cuts to drilling subsidies
The batters are up, but will the Alaska Legislature swing at the newest pitch on oil and gas…
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Committee approves LIO money, none for lawsuit-required school
The Alaska Senate Finance Committee has approved a state construction budget with funding for a controversial Legislative office…
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Controversial KSM mine isn’t expected anytime soon
In a few weeks, survey crews will again be working on British Columbia mountainsides that could one day…
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Alaskan Brewing names new CEO, renews vow to stay independent, local
Alaskan Brewing Co. has a new CEO. In a visit to the Empire on Wednesday afternoon, company founders…
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New version of oil tax bill gets hearing but little applause
The Alaska Legislature is considering a new plan to cut the state’s subsidy of oil and gas drilling,…
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In public-health win, number of Alaska teen births hits record low
The number of Alaska teens giving birth has reached a record low, according to a new analysis from…
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For first time in 30 years, Sealaska turns to seafood, buys stake in Seattle company
Southeast regional Native corporation Sealaska has announced the purchase of a minority stake in Independent Packers Corporation, a…
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For bill seeking to restrict sex ed, it was try, try, try and try again ─ then succeed
The fourth time was the charm for a bill that places restrictions on the teaching of sexual education…
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House OKs crime bill
In a 28-11 vote, the Alaska House has approved Senate Bill 91, a sweeping reform of Alaska’s criminal…
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House spends third day debating crime bill
The Alaska House has voted to prohibit probation officers from searching the homes of Alaskans under electronic monitoring…
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Single vote dooms new restrictions on sex education
A bill that would have required local school districts to approve sex education courses in Alaska schools has…
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Lawmakers vote to pursue new building for Anchorage legislators
After a veto threat from Gov. Bill Walker, lawmakers have changed their plans for a new office building…
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House will again consider bill with sex ed implications
A controversial bill that would require school-board approval of sex education classes for Alaska students is headed back…
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Few support Anchorage’s Josephson in crime bill debate
The Alaska House of Representatives hosted the Andy Josephson show on Tuesday afternoon, but the procession of amendments…
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More Alaskans could carry alcohol-restricted driver’s licenses
Like modern versions of Hester Prynne, a growing deviant Alaskans could be forced to carry a scarlet reminder…
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‘Scorching’ weather continues across Southeast Alaska
Well, it was scorching by Southeast standards. April 2016 was the warmest ever recorded in Juneau and Sitka,…
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House begins digging into crime bill; debates to continue today
Rarely has a discussion about bar fights been so soberly pursued. On Monday, the Alaska House began floor…
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Council pursues new $12.5M office for Anchorage lawmakers
After a veto threat from Gov. Bill Walker, lawmakers have changed their plans for a new office building…
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Controversial sex ed measure stays alive in Legislature
A controversial measure requiring all sex ed programs in Alaska schools to garner the approval of local school…