“Some number of voters … will attempt to vote for Sen. Sullivan and will fail because of this trick,” says one elections expert, who still calls the state’s move “extreme.”
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Newscast – Thursday, June 11, 2026
In this newscast: A Safe Place initiative for youth in crisis arrives in Juneau; An 89-year-old woman died in Juneau today from injuries suffered during a crash yesterday; Republican lawmakers are working to repeal the Roadless Rule through Congress; The University of Alaska’s largest union filed an unfair labor practice complaint last week; Alaska is one of only two states that saw increased participation in SNAP last year; The minimum wage in Alaska will jump to $14 on July 1; A federal judge ruled against a group of Alaskans seeking to force the state to process SNAP applications on time
Republican lawmakers send Roadless Rule repeal to U.S. Senate
Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted in favor of repealing the rule as an addition to the proposed Wildfire Prevention Act on Wednesday.
Juneau launches Safe Place program for youth in crisis
The program identifies local organizations and business youth can turn to for help, and an employee will connect them with crisis management services.
University of Alaska staff union files unfair labor practice charge against employer
The Coalition of Alaska University Employees for Equity alleges the university interfered with bargaining rights and retaliated against union members.
89-year-old woman dies in Juneau after crash on North Douglas Highway
According to the Juneau Police Department, there was only one vehicle involved in the crash.