State officials have barred the import, transport and sale of two fast-growing invasive species that were once popular garden ornamentals but have now wreaked havoc on natural vegetation.
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Dunleavy says he won’t call Alaska lawmakers into another special session this year
The current special session will expire at the end of Sunday with Department of Agriculture issue unresolved.
At oil conference, Dunleavy declines to endorse his lieutenant governor as his replacement
Dodging a moderator’s question, he also declined to name any of his former cabinet officials as his preferred choice in the 2026 election.
As Alaska Legislature convenes education task force, lawmakers have different views of where to go
The new task force is scheduled to offer recommendations on education funding and policy before the 35th Legislature convenes in 2027.
Kodiak spaceport hosts secretive federal government rocket launch, likely a hypersonic missile test
The launch, which was not disclosed beforehand, took place about 10 p.m. Thursday night and was observed by people across the Kodiak Archipelago and was visible as far away as Seward.
Alaska medical board seeks to restrict abortion, transgender medical care
A proposed regulation could result in punishments for medical providers who give gender-affirming care to young Alaskans.