Politics
Judge suspends controversial federal Cook Inlet lease sale, citing impacts on beluga whales
The landmark Inflation Reduction Act mandated the federal oil and gas lease sale. But the agency offering it fell short, the judge ruled.
Statewide initiative would restore Alaska campaign finance limits
Alaska's latest campaign finance limits were struck down three years ago by federal judges. Citizens Against Money in Politics hopes to create new ones.
Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint
Darren Deacon, the subject of the complaint, supplied housing, travel and employment records showing his residency in Kalskag.
Alaska oil and gas watchdog again fines Hilcorp for Cook Inlet violation
The $86,000 fine, issued Friday, is the fourth levied against Alaska's second-largest North Slope oil and gas producer this year.
Coast Guard crews spot 4 Chinese warships near Aleutian Islands
Coast Guardsmen aboard the cutter Kimball and a search plane saw the warships in international waters of the Bering Sea on July 6 and 7.
Long-term boost to Alaska’s Head Start early childhood program trimmed by veto
Care providers say the money is going to salaries to retain teachers and keep centers open.
Who is J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president?
The father of three is currently the junior senator of Ohio, and author of the 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," a New York Times bestseller.
Peltola campaign bests Republican rivals in latest fundraising quarter
Alaska's sole member of the U.S. House, Mary Peltola, raised five times more than challenger Nancy Dahlstrom.
Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as vice presidential running mate
Vance’s selection as Trump’s VP comes as the Republican Party leans into the former president’s MAGA messaging that has fired up the party’s base.
Former Houston treasurer sentenced in federal embezzlement case
Jess Adams received a 30-month prison sentence for embezzling from the city of Houston and a Wasilla-based company, then dodging taxes.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified-documents case
Aileen Cannon cited the manner in which a special counsel was appointed to investigate Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
Alaska political leaders condemn attack on Trump
A bullet grazed the former president's ear during an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
What we know about the alleged Trump shooter
A picture of the 20-year-old alleged shooter from Bethel Park, Pa., is still emerging.
The man killed in the assassination attempt on Trump died shielding his family
Corey Comperatore, 50, lived in Sarver, Pa., and was the father of two daughters.
Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt
Biden called to "lower the temperature" in politics in remarks Sunday.
Trump is fine after an assassination attempt at his rally
One person at the rally was killed and two others wounded in the attack.
Trump says he was shot in the ear at rally, with 1 spectator dead and 2 others injured
Trump was rushed off stage. Images from the scene showed blood on Trump's face. The Secret Service said Trump "is fine."
Biden administration starts process to add or change ‘special area’ restrictions in the NPR-A
The BLM seeks public views on whether to add to the "special areas" of the reserve, where oil and gas development is restricted.
As Ketchikan’s main homeless shelter closed, participants voiced frustration
First City Homeless Services served its last meal on June 14, leaving a void for the hundreds who relied on it.
Goals for new Alaska crime law range from harsher penalties for drug dealers to reducing recidivism
Some celebrate major progress on the state’s thorniest crime issues while others criticize the methods.
All Alaska Carrs stores targeted for sale in Kroger-Albertsons merger plan
The stores set to be sold include all 11 Carrs locations in Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer and Wasilla.
Alaska seafood marketers get $5M from feds after losing state funds
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute says part of the money will help it increase the state industry’s involvement in pet food products.
CDC’s new rules for dogs entering the U.S. will have unique impacts in Alaska
The new border rules include a ban on bringing any dog under six months old into the U.S.
Alaska U.S. senators say they’re disgusted by the misconduct of a federal judge whose nomination they supported
Joshua Kindred was rated 16th out of 20 candidates for the court vacancy and he wasn't the senators' first choice.
Georgia man withdraws from Wrangell housing deal, blames newspaper headline
Wayne Johnson says the Wrangell Sentinel reported he wanted six borough-owned lots "for free," although he'd face demolition costs.
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