Annie Zak covers business news and general assignments. She previously was a reporter for the Puget Sound Business Journal and the Orange County Register.
In addition to health care and labor laws, "Mr. Kavanaugh’s appointment could also jeopardize the Indian Child Welfare Act, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act" and more, Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott said in a statement.
And how do they intend to pay for those plans?
Before a business crowd, the four candidates running for Alaska's top elected office each made his pitch.
There's also a new vegan food truck in town, and an Anchorage wings restaurant has closed.
Former U.S. Sen. Mark Begich held a press conference Tuesday to say he's still in the three-way battle.
Wages went up in nearly every part of Alaska in the first quarter, according to the state labor department.
Gov. Bill Walker and former U.S. Sen. Mark Begich say they have no plans to withdraw from the three-way race.
Aug. 31 is the last day to make a donation from your Permanent Fund dividend.
The group has more than 13,000 members who work in Alaska's public schools.
Most of the shortfall comes from poor pink salmon returns, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said.
Mark Begich, the Democratic nominee, got the support of LGBTQ rights group Alaskans Together for Equality.
