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Controversial political website Alaska Landmine faces defamation suit from Alaska state official
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Jury rules against Palin in libel case against the New York Times
After two hours of deliberation, claim rejected she was defamed in newspaper’s 2017 editorial.
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Lawsuit by property owner seeks to ban CBJ from installing HESCO barriers
Plaintiff argues city didn’t get proper federal authorization; municipal attorney says claims are errant.
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Former Dunleavy aide files libel lawsuit against news organizations, reporters
Jeremy Cubas, representing himself in the suit, resigned from the governor’s office in 2023.
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Judge tells Trump administration to retract memos directing mass firings
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to retract directives that prompted the firing of thousands…
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New lawsuit seeks to limit Alaska Native tribes’ authority, stop Eklutna gambling hall
State challenges legal interpretation that allows tribes to exert authority over as much as 2.7M acres.
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Federal judge faults environmental analysis for planned huge gold mine in Western Alaska
Regulators failed to consider impacts of a dam failure when issuing Donlin mine permit, judge rules.
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Ousted Hoonah superintendent seeks damages in Alaska district court
The former Hoonah City School District superintendent has filed a complaint against the local school board over a…
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Alaska Democrats sue to remove imprisoned out-of-state Democrat from U.S. House ballot
Eric Hafner doesn’t meet the U.S. Constitution’s requirements for a candidate, the party argues.
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Alaska appeals federal court ruling that was a step toward new ‘Indian country’ here
The state of Alaska is continuing its effort to oppose Alaska Native tribes’ effort to protect traditional lands…
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Lawsuit claims fishery managers have failed to adequately protect Alaska’s coral gardens
Environmental group seeks stronger limits to bottom trawling in the Gulf of Alaska.
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Proposed Huna Totem dock clears hurdle about legality, now Assembly will decide if it’s wanted
Karla Hart says she won’t further appeal dock’s use permit, will focus on debate of project’s merits.
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After state judge keeps ranked choice repeal ballot measure, Alaska Supreme Court will weigh in
Supporters of Alaska’s ranked choice election system are asking the Alaska Supreme Court to rule on one final…
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Lawsuit: Resurrection Lutheran Church leaders have been ousted, clarity in ‘ministerial work’ needed
Pastor Karen Perkins, two others targeted in long-brewing feud at church known for helping homeless.
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Ranked-choice repeal measure awaits signature count after Alaska judge’s ruling
Signatures must be recounted after judge disqualifies almost 3,000 names, citing state law violations.
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Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX LGBTQ+ protections in Alaska, other states
Third ruling in less than three weeks puts policy on hold in 14 states; more challenges pending.
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Alaska Supreme Court reverses homeschool allotment ruling
Alaska’s Supreme Court justices on Friday reversed a Superior Court ruling that struck down key components of the…
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Goldbelt seeks dismissal of $30M lawsuit by medical company, argues alleged ‘oral’ agreement unenforceable
Juneau Native corporation also denies the agreement exists in COVID-19 needle contract dispute.
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What you need to know about Alaska’s contested homeschool allotments
Alaska’s Supreme Court hears state’s appeal of ruling that allotments are unconstitutional Thursday.
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District court vacates Tlingit and Haida’s ‘land into trust’ agreement with federal government
Split decision in state lawsuit OKs tribal pacts, but cites flaws in process involving Juneau land.