Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson introduce the 2014 Native American Languages Reauthorization Act
State Government
Parnell signs gasline legislation
The proposed natural gas project is seen as a lifeline for the state, as North Slope oil production declines and state revenue dwindles.
Education bill boosts Juneau Community Charter School
The Juneau Community Charter School is getting a 56 percent increase to its budget through an upcoming change in state law.
Arctic may not be that busy, report says
A recent government report suggests less ice may not mean more ships in the Arctic.
‘Second shake’ rattles Noatak, northwest Brooks Range
Just two weeks after the strongest earthquake in the region in more than 30 years, residents of Noatak and others near the far western edge of the Brooks Range felt another series of powerful quakes over the weekend.
Bear cubs may be cute, but leave them alone
A female and three cubs are foraging in the spring vegetation along Auke Bay bypass road
Alaska GOP aims to block party coups
The Alaska Republican Party has taken measures to prevent a takeover by libertarian and Tea Party activists.
Lindsey Holmes not seeking reelection to House seat
West Anchorage Republican Lindsey Holmes will not be running for reelection to the Alaska House of Representatives.
Big turnout for Juneau’s Blessing of the Fleet
Six names were added to the Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial wall, and eight boats received blessings during this year’s ceremony
Ballot initiatives could boost younger, liberal voter turnout
When the Republican-led Legislature went into overtime last week, they knocked a set of citizen’s initiatives onto an already packed November ballot.