In planning for a larger Permanent Fund dividend, Anchorage appears to stand alone
Other Alaska cities are keeping their expectations lower.
Striking out on his own, legislator hopes to charter new coalition in the Alaska House
Rep. Gary Knopp has withdrawn from a nascent Republican majority, leaving control of the House uncertain.
Dunleavy’s first order as Alaska governor: Consolidating state finances
The efficiency move will bring policy and budgeting closer together, budget director says.
API struggles continue as 2 doctors are fired by Dunleavy administration
Anthony Blanford and John Bellville of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute refused to sign letters of resignation in the transition between governors.
Judge upholds Alaska cruise ship passenger fees, but with limits
The case has implications for port cities across Alaska.
Gov. Dunleavy names Ben Stevens a top adviser
The son of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens was one of several legislators whose offices were raided by the FBI during the Veco corruption scandal.
Dunleavy attorney general appointee Kevin Clarkson is lawyer with ties to religious-liberty causes
Meanwhile, Eagle River Rep.-elect Nancy Dahlstrom will not take office; she will serve as prison commissioner instead.
Alaska Senate organization takes shape, one month from start of session
The six-member Democratic minority has announced its committee slots.
Passengers safe after Alaska Air flight leaving Ketchikan makes emergency descent
Flight 64 was traveling from Ketchikan to Seattle on Tuesday night when a cabin depressurization warning triggered an emergency descent and rapid landing.
Gov. Dunleavy’s top public safety offices remain empty as state layoffs take effect
The Dunleavy administration has not released a list of state employees who resigned or were fired during the transition.
New governor names acting head of Fish and Game
Doug Vincent-Lang, a former Alaska Department of Fish and Game official under Gov. Sean Parnell, will be the acting head of the agency under Gov. Mike Dunleavy,
Challenged ballot gives Republican a 1-vote victory in key Alaska House race
Republican Bart LeBon’s win gives Republicans control of the Alaska House of Representatives.