The roots of Alaska’s disloyalty clause come from a Hawaiian dockworkers’ strike in the 1940s.
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The bottom of the Bering and Chukchi seas could become too warm for some important species
Snails and mussels are particularly important to commercially harvested fish like halibut and yellowfin sole, along with being prey for the Pacific walruses.
Syphilis cases in Alaska continue to climb, compounding the state’s STD challenges
Of all U.S. states, Alaska in 2020 had the nation’s third-highest rates of syphilis and chlamydia.
Alaska certifies final election results, but three state House races face further hurdles
None of Alaska’s 62 legislative and statewide races changed leaders as members of the multipartisan state review board examined unofficial results for accuracy, then signed an oath on Tuesday.
Alaska would be insulated from a nationwide railroad strike, officials say
Rep. Peltola, citing lack of sick leave for workers, says she opposes strike-averting legislation in current form.
While cryptocurrencies struggle, Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. faces little threat
All of the fund’s cryptocurrency investments combined are a tiny sliver of the private equity portfolio.