Politics

Ed Sniffen faces three counts of sexual abuse with a minor for having sex with a 17-year-old girl he coached in high school in 1991.

With just days left before the June 1 filing deadline, state House and Senate races are hinting at big shifts in the state Capitol next year.

While the money would cover only a portion of the project’s price tag, the infusion keeps it moving forward and also helps unlock federal funds, according to port officials.

Peter Micciche was first elected to the Senate in 2012 and was Senate president this year and last.

Supporters say the measure contains programs proven in other states that will boost Alaska’s low student reading scores. But critics say the bill was rushed and doesn’t adequately account for the needs of rural school districts.

The court affirmed a lower court ruling that the board tasked with redrawing the state’s political boundaries “again engaged in unconstitutional political gerrymandering.”

Dahlstrom, a former Republican state representative from Eagle River, seeks to replace Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, who announced last year that he would not seek reelection.

Hackney, 97, served in the Alaska Legislature for eight years and was known for his dedication to community service.

“Alaska took a gargantuan step forward in updating our laws,” said John Skidmore, deputy attorney general for the Criminal Division of the Alaska Department of Law.

Lawmakers’ failure to act means that unlimited sums can continue flowing to gubernatorial, legislative and municipal candidates. But one legislator is already discussing a citizens initiative to change that.

A day after the Legislature wrapped up its session, the governor said he would not immediately call a special session to increase the dividend.

The river’s king and chum salmon stocks have collapsed.

If agreed to by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, the compromise $2,550 Permanent Fund dividend will be one of the highest in state history after correction for inflation.

There’s an angst gnawing at Alaska’s liberals: They’re worried that a split in the special primary election will put four conservatives on the ballot for the general election.

Supporters of the bill say it is an overdue step that would create opportunities for the state and tribes to work together.

A conference committee twice barricaded the door during meetings Tuesday to keep members from leaving as a deadline for budget passage draws near.

Newly filed financial disclosures reveal huge wealth disparities that are shaping the special election between 48 candidates for the state’s sole U.S. House seat.

Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews said he expects a quick review of his decision by the Alaska Supreme Court.

A lack of agreement on the size of Permanent Fund dividend threatens to derail the Alaska Legislature’s plan to end their work by a Wednesday deadline.

Brewery and distillery taprooms will be able to stay open until 9 p.m.

The Anchorage Daily News asked candidates for U.S. House running in the special primary election to answer a series of questions. Read all of their responses here.

The Anchorage Daily News asked candidates for U.S. House running in the special primary election to answer a series of questions. Read all of their responses here.

We asked candidates for U.S. House running in the special primary election to answer a series of questions. Read all their responses.