Gov. Bill Walker will discuss his fiscal plan at a special Juneau assembly meeting Thursday afternoon.
State Government
Westlake leads by 4 votes in the official tally
Incumbent Rep. Benjamin Nageak has hired Seattle lawyer, who says a recount request is likely.
Sullivan details some Alaska success stories
Alaska’s economy in the face of low oil prices has been a big topic for a while, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.
The difficulty of enforcing laws against driving while high
Five states will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in November. For police, it’s more challenging to assess if people are driving while high than it is to test for the influence of alcohol.
Federal grants awarded to combat opioid use in Alaska
Three multi-year federal grants focused on combating opioid use have been awarded to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
Regional bat surveys play a larger role in bat research
All over Southeast Alaska this summer, volunteers have been conducting bat surveys for the state Department of Fish & Game. The surveys are being conducted to monitor bat populations regionally. But, the data is playing a bigger role in bat research across North America.
Past crime rates give perspective on lower juvenile detention numbers
The number of kids being detained by the Division of Juvenile Justice has fallen by almost half in 10 years. Two juvenile crime experts say we have to remember a past crime wave to understand today’s lower numbers.
Should the Permanent Fund invest in oil tax credits?
Former Attorney General Craig Richards showed up at a Permanent Fund board meeting to pitch an unconventional investment idea.
Alaska Legislature shutters offices on Friday afternoons
Payroll for support staff that work irregularly was also cut. Combined, the changes are expected to cover a $298,000 cut in the legislature’s operating budget.
Western Arctic caribou herd smaller than original estimates
Originally thought to total 206,000, the Western Arctic caribou herd is smaller than first estimated.