The Native Village of Eklutna’s new casino has been going full steam ahead since it opened in January, but the state wants a court order that could stop it in its tracks.
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Kenai trooper assault trial delayed to 2026
If the case goes to trial next February, it will be almost two years after the assault is alleged to have occurred.
10 U.S. nationals in Whittier charged with illegal voting
The defendants are non-citizens born in American Samoa, the charges say. Some told investigators they thought they were allowed to vote in local elections.
Anchorage’s beloved Star the reindeer dies after possible poisoning
Star was the seventh reindeer to live at the corner of 10th Avenue and I Street.
Federal cuts hurt food security programs in several Alaska Native villages
For farmers in Tyonek and reindeer herders in Nome, cuts to USDA grants and staff challenge local food production.
Alaska’s draft 20-year ferry plan depends on steady federal funds
The state plans to build new hybrid ferries, hire more workers to run them and improve port infrastructure. With regular maintenance, it’s set to cost about $3 billion.