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Sep 13 2019

Email indicates former Alaska Lt. Gov. Mallott invited woman to room

By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Politics, State Government

An email from Alaska’s former first lady sheds new light on the actions that drove Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott from office, suggesting he may have invited a woman into his room, newly released emails show.

By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | September 13, 2019 9:38 pm

Sep 13 2019

An above-ground section of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System near the Toolik Lake Research Station in the North Slope Borough. (Photo by Rashah McChesney/Alaska's Energy Desk)

New Alaska oil tax credit group introduces ballot initiative

By Associated Press | Economy, Election Coverage, Energy & Mining, Politics, State Government

A new Alaska group hopes to overhaul the state’s oil and gas tax credit system through a ballot initiative called the Fair Share Act.

By Associated Press | September 13, 2019 4:28 pm

Sep 13 2019

Aerial view of Ambler and the Kobuk River in the summer. (Photo courtesy of the National Park Service via UAF Gates of the Arctic Research Portal)

Hunters, conservationists criticize Alaska mining road plan

By Associated Press | Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Interior, Politics, Subsistence, Transportation, Wildlife

Hunters said the proposed Ambler Road would be closed to the public, while conservationists said it would hurt caribou and other wildlife needed by area villages.

By Associated Press | September 13, 2019 4:12 pm

Sep 12 2019

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

US House votes to block drilling in Arctic Refuge; bill unlikely to become law

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, North Slope, Politics

Alaska Congressman Don Young voted against the bill. On the House floor, he told ANWR drilling opponents, “You’re wasting our time.”

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | September 12, 2019 2:28 pm

Sep 12 2019

Caribou graze on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, with the Brooks Range as a backdrop in October 2010.

Trump administration rolls out final environmental review for Arctic Refuge oil leasing

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, North Slope, Politics

On Thursday, the Trump administration took one of the last steps to allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | September 12, 2019 12:51 pm

Sep 09 2019

Todd Palin and Sarah Palin at the 2010 Time 100 Gala.

Documents appear to show Sarah Palin’s husband wants divorce

By Rachel D'Oro, Associated Press | Politics

Court documents appear to show that the husband of former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is seeking a divorce.

By Rachel D'Oro, Associated Press | September 9, 2019 12:05 pm

Sep 06 2019

Exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Alaska attorney general joins Supreme Court brief arguing transgender discrimination is legal

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Federal Government, Politics, State Government

It’s one of several out-of-state controversies Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson has lent the state name to.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | September 6, 2019 5:59 pm

Sep 05 2019

Group submits signatures in early phase of recall effort

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Government, Politics, State Government

The Recall Dunleavy group said it collected 49,006 signatures since launching Aug. 1, more than the 28,501 needed as part of the initial phase of the recall effort.

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | September 5, 2019 6:11 pm

Sep 05 2019

US-China trade dispute stalls timber sale negotiations in Haines

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, Politics, Southeast, Timber, University of Alaska | No Comments

The tariff clash between the Trump administration and China is working in favor of local conservation groups, who hope to keep the forests near Haines standing.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | September 5, 2019 5:37 pm

Sep 05 2019

Democratic presidential candidates spent 7 hours talking climate change. Alaska was barely mentioned.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, National Election Coverage, Politics, Science & Tech

In a prime-time presidential climate change forum, Democrats spent seven hours on the issue. But there was no substantive discussion of Alaska, even though the state is one of the most affected by global warming.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | September 5, 2019 3:32 pm

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Email indicates former Alaska Lt. Gov. Mallott invited woman to room

New Alaska oil tax credit group introduces ballot initiative

Hunters, conservationists criticize Alaska mining road plan

US House votes to block drilling in Arctic Refuge; bill unlikely to become law

Trump administration rolls out final environmental review for Arctic Refuge oil leasing

Documents appear to show Sarah Palin’s husband wants divorce

Alaska attorney general joins Supreme Court brief arguing transgender discrimination is legal

Group submits signatures in early phase of recall effort

US-China trade dispute stalls timber sale negotiations in Haines

Democratic presidential candidates spent 7 hours talking climate change. Alaska was barely mentioned.

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