Treadwell to run for Senate
Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell announced early this morning he’s running for Senate. He said he’s entering the race, instead of running for reelection, because he knows he can win.
Referendum sponsors say opponents are interfering with petitions
Sponsors of a referendum to repeal a tax cut on oil companies allege that opponents are interfering with their ability to collect signatures. …
Proposal to make petition signatures confidential raises questions over privacy, transparency
Supporters of various initiatives are out in full force collecting signatures with the purpose of getting on next year’s ballot. Those signatures become part of…
Kelly plans bill to keep signatures private
A Fairbanks senator plans to introduce legislation that would keep the names of those who sign initiatives and referenda private. …
Alaska receives donation for debris removal
The state has received a $19,000 donation for marine debris cleanup on Alaska shores. …
Official: Competing apps could slow project
A state official says competing applications to provide natural gas distribution in North Pole could slow a liquefied…
State emergency management team to leave Galena this week
Most of the State of Alaska Emergency Management Team that’s been in Galena to assist with flood relief…
Juneau smokers fight back on senior housing smoking ban
Government subsidized senior public housing will go totally smoke-free in August.…
Marijuana initiative gets closer to ballot
An initiative to set up a legal market for marijuana has cleared a hurdle for getting on the…
Ferry off course? Nope, it’s a medevac.
Some Thane and Douglas Island residents saw an unusual sight Thursday night: The ferry Matanuska sailing up Gastineau…
