“The choices that were made in the settlement open the door for Alaska Native access to the polls in a way that we have not seen before,” said attorney Natalie Landreth with the Native American Rights Fund.
State Government
Roundabouts: To signal, or not to signal?
The Alaska Court of Appeals says it’s legal not to signal in a roundabout. The three judge panel noted that it would be difficult for drivers to signal their intentions according to a 100-foot rule.
New Southeast, Southwest transportation chief named
A longtime Department of Transportation manager will soon be in charge of the agency’s Southeast and Southwest Alaska operations.
Small Group Goes to Great Lengths to Block Homeschooling Regulation
Over the past few years, some members of the first homeschooled generation have begun advocating for stronger regulations.
Walker may call gasline special session in October
Walker spokeswoman Katie Marquette says his decision isn’t final yet, but he’s been talking to legislators about dates, and he’s considering the third week in October.
Dust settles on state’s new Douglas offices, but employee concerns haven’t gone quiet
After a class action grievance, a regime change, a year of renovations and buying hundreds of $8,000 workstations, state employees are finally moving into their new offices in Douglas.
Fishing, Cooking and Yup’ik Upbringing Made Alaska’s Health Commissioner
Alaska’s health commissioner spends her summers working on policy issues by day and fishing for salmon for the winter on nights and weekends with her family who belong to the Yup’ik people.
Walker joined Obama on flight from D.C. to Alaska
“I’ve arrived in Alaska a lot of ways and I’ve gotta say that was the most enjoyable,” Walker said. “It was really fun, a good experience, a good opportunity for me to have some very meaningful discussions with the president.”
Murkowski thanks Obama for restoring Denali; Obama directs his gaze on climate change
President Barack Obama touched down in Alaska Monday for a three-day tour to the state, and beyond focusing on climate change in visits to Anchorage, Dillingham, and Kotzebue, the president began his trip by restoring the Koyukon Athabascan name to North America’s highest mountain.
Alaska greens: Obama’s words, actions conflict on climate change
President Barack Obama’s visit to Alaska this week, aimed at highlighting his push to fight climate change, comes just two weeks after his administration approved drilling for oil in the Arctic Ocean.