House Bill 48 allows the Legislature to boost funding to the Alaska Legal Services Corporation, a nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to low-income Alaskans beginning next year.
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City faces wrongful death lawsuit two years after truck driver strikes Skagway man
In the lawsuit, the victim’s estate is seeking at least $100,000 in compensation for the cost of medical and funeral expenses, loss of income and the emotional impacts resulting from his death.
Alaska lawmakers seek first boost to unemployment benefits since 2009
If signed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, House Bill 302 would increase the maximum weekly benefit by $100 to $470.
Alaska Legislature approves civics education requirement for all Alaska high schoolers
Civics education would be included among graduation requirements for all Alaska high schoolers, under a bill passed by the Alaska Legislature in the final hours of the legislative session last week. The new requirement aims to bolster Alaska students’ knowledge and understanding of the U.S. government and civic responsibilities. It comes amid declining public trust…
FAA proposes $165K fine for Alaska Airlines over drunk passengers
The airline allegedly allowed intoxicated passengers on 11 flights from February 2024 to February 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration says.
Q&A: The transboundary mining boom in the Coast Range
KTOO speaks with Northern Journal reporter Max Graham about the growing industry.