Some Alaska employees received a letter they would be “reinstated” according to a federal court order, but placed on paid, ‘non-duty’ status, while others received back pay but no word on jobs.
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Murkowski says Trump is ‘testing’ the institutions of democracy
In a speech to the Legislature Tuesday, Alaska’s senior senator, a Republican, said the president has gone too far during his first two months back in office.
Newscast – Tuesday, March 18, 2025
In this newscast: The Juneau Assembly may mandate a timeline for the release of body-worn camera footage when a police officer shoots someone; The Alaska House Resources Committee met on Friday to hear testimony on a resolution recognizing the longstanding partnership between Canada and the United States; Sen. Lisa Murkowski says President Trump is testing the limits of his power.
Federal fisheries employees in Alaska have been reinstated, but most are not allowed to work
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s mass layoffs of thousands of workers were unlawful.
Unalaska museum eyes possible drop in revenue as tourists bail amid tense foreign relations
The Museum of the Aleutians has already received cancellations from international visitors, months before the cruise season begins in May.
Juneau Assembly considers mandating release of body camera footage for police shootings
Assembly members discussed a proposal Monday that would require the police department to release footage 30 days after an incident with little wiggle room for exceptions.