ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A judge has approved a nearly $1 billion settlement between the Obama administration and Native American tribes over claims the government shorted… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Representatives from Planned Parenthood, a union of current and former sex workers, small business owners and others testified Wednesday on a bill that… Continue reading
Members of the House subcommittee that sets the budget for the Alaska Department of Law have turned down $318,700 to hire investigators and attorneys to… Continue reading
The Alaska Division of Elections has approved a ballot initiative for the Aug. 16 primary election. On Monday, the division certified the PFD Voter Registration… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A 52-year-old man from the southwest Alaska village of Aleknagik has been charged with attempted murder and felony assault.Alaska State Troopers say Robin… Continue reading
The state of Alaska is preparing to build a replacement bridge over the Klehini River north of Haines, between Klukwan and the Canadian border.The bridge… Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO — Businesses cannot collect tips given to waiters, casino dealers or other service employees to share with support staff such as dishwashers even… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The National Transportation Safety Board released reports Wednesday outlining factual information on two fatal Alaska commuter airplane crashes, including a Hageland Aviation crash… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers are poised to consider legislation that would bar school districts from contracting with abortion services providers or allowing them to offer… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A state Senate committee has advanced legislation that would allow regulators of Alaska’s up-and-coming legal marijuana industry to obtain national criminal history checks… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Ten days after the death of Anchorage state Rep. Max Gruenberg, legislators are moving to fill the gaps on committees that the House… Continue reading
The Alaska Senate voted 18-2 on Wednesday to force communities outside incorporated cities to “opt in” if they want a commercial marijuana industry.If a location… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A regulatory board in Alaska on Wednesday will begin accepting applications for marijuana business licenses — the next step in setting up the… Continue reading
It was a rough day for Rep. Lora Reinbold.On Tuesday, as finance subcommittees in the Alaska House prepared to approve budgets for the state judiciary… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A 50-year-old Kenai resident serving as a court-appointed custodian has been charged with violating her duties.Alaska State Troopers say 50-year-old Raylene Wallace failed… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The state Democratic party says 11 people have applied to fill the vacancy left when Anchorage Rep. Max Gruenberg died earlier this month.While… Continue reading
Greens Creek mine on Admiralty Island is asking the state of Alaska for permission to continue using a disposal pipeline from its tailings facility to… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Heavy snow and unseasonably warm weather has prompted a small stream flood advisory for parts of the Kenai Peninsula.The National Weather Service has… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Calista Corp. is announcing a record dividend for shareholders of the regional Alaska Native corporation.Calista officials said the $5.6 million distribution was recently… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska Democrats are suing the state after Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott denied the party’s request to allow candidates not affiliated with a political… Continue reading
