Three lawsuits take aim at a Trump administration-approved land trade that would allow for a road through designated wilderness in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
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New lawsuit seeks to block revived bear-culling program in Western Alaska
The new Mulchatna predator control program, aimed at boosting caribou numbers, has the same flaw that caused judges to overturn the earlier program, plaintiffs claim.
Juneau plans to clear its largest homeless encampment ahead of first snow
The City and Borough of Juneau gave notice earlier this week for people camping on Teal Street that they need to vacate the area by Friday morning.
Fairbanks mother speaks on her 2-month detainment by ICE
Atcharee Buntow said she’s happy to be back, but she’s afraid of what will happen next.
Anchorage state Sen. Matt Claman is second Democrat in Alaska governor’s race
Claman cites experience working across the aisle on a variety of issues. Claman and former state Sen. Tom Begich are the only Democrats in a large field.
Alaska Division of Elections begins reviewing petition to repeal election reform law
If voters approve the measure in 2026, all three components of the 2020 ballot measure would be repealed.