The lawsuit faults the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for greenlighting ConocoPhillips’ winter seismic and drilling program after a public comment period of only 7 days.
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State senators express skepticism about proposed Juneau ferry terminal backed by Dunleavy
In a Friday hearing, members of the Alaska Senate spoke critically about a proposed new ferry terminal in Juneau, questioning why the project would be worth its multimillion-dollar cost.
Alaska settles 2 lawsuits against vape companies for allegedly targeting kids for addiction
One key point in the settlement: Juul can’t use cartoons to advertise its products.
Mat-Su Republicans suggest six candidates for two spots in Alaska House of Representatives
Under state law, the governor has until Dec. 29 to make his picks. Anyone he chooses must be approved by a majority of the House’s 21 Republicans in order to be seated.
Child support comes first when considering debts owed in foreclosure, Alaska Supreme Court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s child support system has first priority when a foreclosed property is sold to pay multiple debts.
Hepatitis vaccines credited as life-saving for Alaska children may be upended
Hepatitis B, once rampant in Indigenous villages, has been brought under control in the state, but a CDC advisory committee voted to drop the vaccine recommendation for newborns.