Groups sue over federal rules they say could harm belugas in Alaska’s Cook Inlet
The lawsuit seeks to block rules that would allow certain oil and gas operations by Hilcorp Alaska.
As marijuana prices tumble, Alaska’s licensed growers worry about taxes
Forty-five growers in the state are delinquent, compared to six a year ago.
Dunleavy returns marijuana advocate fired by Walker to industry regulatory board
Bruce Schulte is a former board chairman who was booted in 2016 by then-Gov. Bill Walker.
Records: 4 Alaska lawmakers claim maximum retroactive allowance
Covering a 26-day stretch, the payments to Sens. Mia Costello and Donny Olson and Reps. David Eastman and Neal Foster totaled $7,852 each.
NTSB cites likely overloading, stability issues in July 2018 boat capsizing near Dillingham
Details of a teenage deckhand’s harrowing escape were recounted in an NTSB report released Thursday.
Alaska’s oil money headaches: ‘We did this to ourselves’
For decades, Alaska binged when oil prices were high and cut spending when they weren’t. This time, prices haven’t boomed.
State seeks review of options to privatize Alaska Psychiatric Institute
State health department officials are seeking proposals for a study on the feasibility of privatizing Alaska’s state-owned psychiatric hospital.
Senate president: ‘No question’ lawmakers meeting in Juneau
The executive director of the Legislative Affairs Agency said the agency has made no preparations at Wasilla Middle School, Dunleavy’s recommended venue, and instead followed the direction of legislative leadership.
Regional EPA official cites concerns with Pebble mine draft environmental review
In written comments, Chris Hladick said the review appears to lack critical information needed to more fully evaluate the proposed mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region.
EPA to weigh withdrawal of proposed mining restrictions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to resume considering whether to withdraw proposed Obama-era restrictions on mining activity in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region.
30-day Wasilla special session estimated to cost $1.3 million
The Legislative Affairs Agency cited continued security and logistical concerns with meeting at the Wasilla Middle School, Gov. Dunleavy’s recommended venue.
Former Arizona lawmaker sentenced for Southeast Alaska killing
Mark Desimone was convicted last year of first-degree murder in the death of Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales during a hunting and fishing trip to Excursion Inlet.