Legislators’ 30-day special session on the issue ends Friday, but lawmakers say a House-passed bill currently lacks support in the Senate
Interior
Gasline tax bill heads for House vote as developer pledges to prioritize Alaska labor
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and pipeline developer Glenfarne say they support the bill, which passed from the House Finance Committee unanimously. The House will debate it Friday.
Juneau family reports man missing
Juneau Police Deputy Chief Krag Campbell said police have been speaking with the family in order to determine when to file McCabe as a missing person.
Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for flooded Interior Alaska communities
The declaration covers areas near Chalkyitsik on the Black River and Hughes on the Koyukuk River, which were struck by rapidly rising water over the last week.
University of Alaska Board of Regents selects former general counsel as next president
The Board of Regents appointed Fairbanks attorney Matt Cooper to the role Friday morning.
Troopers will not face charges in New Year’s Day shooting of Fairbanks man experiencing mental health crisis
Protestors rallied in Fairbanks this month to call for greater transparency for families of police shooting victims.