Many legislative races remain unchallenged
With the filing period nearly over, more than a third of the legislative seats on this year’s ballot remain unchallenged. Candidates have until 5 p.m. Friday (June 1) to submit their paperwork to the state Division of Elections.
Alaska Supreme Court denies redistricting motions
The Alaska Supreme Court says the candidate filing deadline for the August primary will remain June first.
New legislation to preserve Native languages
Gov. Sean Parnell has signed legislation creating an Alaska Native Language and Advisory Council.
Objections pile up to court’s redistricting ruling
Some plaintiffs in the Alaska Redistricting lawsuit have asked the Alaska Supreme Court to halt implementation of the plan until the U.S. Department of Justice rules on it.
Court ruling restores SE Native influence district
Some Southeast Native leaders are relieved that the latest redistricting plan was thrown out in court. Tuesday’s action by the Alaska Supreme Court restored a Native-influence district in the region.
Supreme Court ruling approves original SE map
The Alaska Supreme Court has rejected the latest redistricting map for Southeast Alaska and approved a plan that combines downtown Juneau with Petersburg, Gustavus and Skagway.
Haines Borough Assembly to enter redistricting lawsuit
Haines is the latest community in Alaska to enter a lawsuit over redistricting.
Haines Borough contemplates Redistricting lawsuit
Haines residents do not want to be included in a Juneau House district.
Blumer appointed new Labor Commissioner
Governor Sean Parnell has named former Juneau resident Dianne Blumer Alaska’s new Labor Commissioner. She replaces Click Bishop, who resigned in March and recently signaled his intention to run for state Senate representing Fairbanks.
Bad cable part kills power at two state office buildings
A bad cable termination is to blame for a power outage on West 8th Street in Juneau this morning (Thursday) that affected the Alaska Department of Labor and Fish and Game buildings.
