Sen. Matt Claman, who is running for governor, unveiled the package of crime legislation after pressure from advocates to act on the stalled age-of-consent bill.
Alaska
Alaskans flock to U.S. Capitol to pitch economic development
About 150 participated in “Alaskans on the Hill,” and annual mission for people representing a range of industries, from oil to fisheries.
Alaska Senate advances resolution asking federal policymakers to protect visa programs
According to Jennifer Schmitz, director of the Alaska Educator Retention and Recruitment Center, 20 school districts in Alaska employed 232 educators with J-1 visas and 341 educators with H-1B visas in 2025.
More than half of the Juneau School District’s leaders will change this summer
In addition to a new superintendent, four top district administrators are turning over. One position will be replaced by an assistant superintendent.
Troopers will not face charges in New Year’s Day shooting of Fairbanks man experiencing mental health crisis
Protestors rallied in Fairbanks this month to call for greater transparency for families of police shooting victims.
USDA’s new seafood office labels fishermen as farmers of the sea
This first-of-its-kind office comes after years of advocacy from Alaska’s congressional delegation and fishermen.