Alaska lawmakers want a say in how the state spends more than $1 billion from a new federal aid package, a year after largely ceding decision-making on a prior pandemic-related relief package to Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Officials with the state Department of Administration say the department does not plan to move ahead with proposals to close six Division of Motor Vehicles offices in Alaska.
The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is reminding eligible rural veterans about its free transportation access to its facilities and other authorized health care services.
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Food Safety and Sanitation Program confirmed the distribution of recently recalled espresso beans within the state.
Alaska Veterans Affairs Healthcare System will hold a 90-minute virtual listening session for stakeholders to hear from Alaska veterans and communities the VA serves.
On Friday, March 26th, Governor Mike Dunleavy sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing his intent to have Alaska manage 800,000 miles of rivers and 30 million acres of lakes in the state that are currently under federal control.
A proposal by the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission could provide juveniles sentenced to lengthy prison sentences an opportunity for parole after serving 15 years.
Thirteen states sued the Biden administration Wednesday to end a suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water and to reschedule canceled sales of leases in the Gulf of Mexico, Alaska waters and western states.
Fmr. House Speaker Rep. Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, said during an address on the House floor in Juneau that Phillips was announced to have passed earlier in the day.
The Fairbanks International Airport is expecting a record number passengers flying in over the summer. The increase comes as the airport will be welcoming new airlines and new flights from existing airlines that service Fairbanks.
OneWeb Technology is launching hundreds of satellites that will circle the globe in low-Earth orbit with the goal of bringing internet access to remote and under-served communities.
UnCruise says they have six small boats they will be operating this year to and from Alaska. Crew and guests on every boat will be fully vaccinated to ensure the safety of everyone on board.
Biden administration officials stressed that the Thursday meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and their Chinese counterparts Wang Yi and Yang Jiechi is part of their larger approach to formulating their strategy toward China and the region.
On Wednesday, Sen. Gary Stevens called for the vote to “exclude any senator from the Capitol building, until such a time as they follow legislative council policies.”
Under the plans laid out in emergency order 119, DHSS would be split into the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services.
The Alaska Department of Transportation closed a portion of the Richardson Highway between Paxon and Trims DOT maintenance camps on Sunday for around 12 hours due to drifting, blowing snow and snow slides that made travel unsafe.
Former state lawmaker Katie Hurley, who also served as Chief Clerk to Alaska's Constitutional Convention, and held a variety of other positions in Alaska's formative statehood and territorial years, has died at age 99.
Sen. Lora Reinbold, R-Eagle River, has responded to a scathing letter from the governor that accused her of spreading COVID-19 misinformation and misrepresenting the state of Alaska’s pandemic response
It was announced on Wednesday that Alaska Congressman Don Young has been named by his colleagues, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
According to a press conference from Governor Mike Dunleavy on Sunday, travelers flying into Alaska from out of state will no longer be required to receive a negative COVID-19 test before entering the state.
Victor Joseph, Chief Chairman of the Tanana Chiefs Conference from 2014 until last year, confirmed that he will serve as a member of the new Covid-19 Health Equity Task Force.
An Alaska department plans to investigate the issuance of “3REICH” personalized license plates, while a spokesperson for Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Dunleavy removed a member of Alaska’s Human Rights Commission for comments she made about the controversy.
The Iditarod, the world’s most famous sled dog race, has lost another major sponsor as it prepares for a scaled back version of this year’s race because of the pandemic, officials said Thursday.
A partnership with the Trump administration has reduced disparities in Alaska Native access to COVID-19 testing, treatment and protective equipment, tribal health care leaders said.
Following President Donald Trump’s impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives on January 13th, Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan released statements on social media giving their thoughts on the vote.
A recent sale gave travelers between Fairbanks and Anchorage a chance to buy tickets for just under $60 one way. The sale was started by Ravn Alaska when they announced low airfares to various Alaskan destinations. A on-way ticket between Fairbanks and Anchorage was $59 during the sale. Alaska Airlines quickly responded by offering one-way airfare between Alaska’s two largest cities for $57.
Governor Mike Dunleavy has refunded more than 300 thousand dollars to the Alaska Court System’s budget following a ruling by the 3rd District Superior Court of Alaska.
By Associated Press and MARK THIESSEN and ALAN FRAM
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday that President Donald Trump should resign, making her the first Republican senator to say he should leave office as backlash grows against his goading of violent supporters who stormed the Capitol.
Friday, Dunleavy announced the Alaska Department of Law will file an appeal over the decision to deny the 404 permit by the U.S. Amry Corps of Engineers.
The Anchorage office of the FBI issued a statement Thursday related to the violence in the U.S. Capital Wednesday. Asking those that might have information about federal crimes that were committed in the U.S. Capital on Wednesday, to share that information with the FBI.
Attorneys for Alaska are asking a judge to strike down provisions of law dealing with government appointments amid a dispute between Gov. Mike Dunleavy and lawmakers who did not meet to consider his picks for his Cabinet, boards and commissions.