Update: Kookesh upgraded to fair condition
Sealaska officials say board Chairman Albert Kookesh is making slow but steady progress as he recovers from a Monday, Feb. 18, heart attack.
Alaska Supreme Court sends wrongful death suit back to Juneau Superior Court
Justices say its possible that expert witness affidavits should have been considered in the civil suit against gun store owner Ray Coxe.
House hears bill that will require photo identification in order to vote
A measure that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls got its first hearing on Thursday.
Murkowski looks at bill for revenue sharing from off-shore energy
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski says she’ll soon introduce a revenue sharing bill for off-shore energy production.
Children’s Services seeks armed guard service
State officials are soliciting proposals for armed security guards at the Anchorage regional office of Children’s Services.
Alaska Permanent Fund hits all-time high
Alaska’s oil wealth portfolio has hit an all-time high: $45 billion.
Report: Extent of human trafficking in AK unclear
A new report says human trafficking most likely occurs in Alaska but it’s not clear how prevalent the crime is.
Senate panel moves bill for UA facilities
A bill that would provide funding to complete University of Alaska engineering buildings is moving forward.
Alaska House passes resolution opposing “Frankenfish”
The Alaska House of Representatives has come out against genetically engineered salmon, or as critics call it, “Frankenfish.”
Kerttula supports same-sex unions
Juneau Rep. Beth Kerttula on Tuesday made quick work of a question that seemed to flummox House Majority Republicans.
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