Alaska State Troopers said in a bulletin Monday that Dr. Ryan McDonough died in a weekend fire at his home in Wasilla.
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Disaster aid deadlines extended into 2026 for those affected by Western Alaska storms
The State of Alaska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have extended their deadlines to apply for individual disaster assistance for those impacted by storms in Western Alaska, including Typhoon Halong.
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration approval for Arctic Alaska oil exploration plan
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.
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.