The disaster declaration would unlock federal resources to respond to the Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon regions in Western Alaska, in addition to the Northwest Arctic Borough.
Government
Dunleavy appointment to Alaska judicial board will stand, judge rules after two lawsuits
A fair courts group and a Juneau man had challenged the governor’s decision to put a suspended attorney in a public seat on the board that nominates people to fill judicial vacancies.
Furloughed federal workers get free lunch in Juneau as shutdown drags on
Volunteers plan to offer free lunches twice per week until the government shutdown ends.
Alaska legislative committee finds state senator violated ethics rules before 2024 election
The panel says Sen. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks, violated ethics law by holding constituent events too close to the 2024 state primary.
Timber company re-applies to store logs in Lutak Inlet after surveying sea floor
Logging hasn’t begun yet, but the Oregon-based company won a contract years ago to carry out the Chilkat Valley’s largest timber sale in decades.
Juneau voters continue to favor affordability measures, oppose seasonal sales tax in updated results
The results paint a similar picture compared to the first round results shared earlier this week. Nano Brooks continues to grow his lead over incumbent Wade Bryson.