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Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Carney highlighted efforts to reduce case backlogs and asked lawmakers to fund a new judge and courthouse maintenance.

Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan says her bill aims to increase police transparency and communication in Alaska.

The school board unanimously approved returning the funds following multiple delays since November as board members mulled over the future of after-school child care in the district.

All of the lawsuits cite the initial finding that the plane flew into icing conditions while overweight.

Lawmakers with the bipartisan majority caucus have expressed support for more funding for schools, but point to Gov. Dunleavy’s history of vetoes as a major roadblock.

A group of environmental and tribal groups had filed suit in 2020 at the same time as the Democratic-led states. Last month, that coalition renewed their suit.

Bethel Democratic Sen. Lyman Hoffman recently visited his hometown, where he says he plans to spend some quality time after doing what he can to help fund the state’s ailing budget in his final legislative session.

Watch Gavel Alaska coverage of Alaska Chief Justice Susan Carney’s address.

The projects approved Monday are expected to create more than 40 housing units, including both single-family homes and apartment complexes located throughout the borough.

Until last month, breweries were limited to hosting four live shows a year. Before 2024, they were banned from having them completely.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s sales tax proposal faces sharp opposition. Now, he says he’s open to putting the tax bill on ice — but asking lawmakers pass the rest of his fiscal plan.

Kipnuk leaders are calling hundreds of tribal members to determine the village’s future after last fall’s storm caused widespread destruction.

President Trump ruled out taking Greenland by force, but what if he changes his mind? Murkowski says Congress would stop him, even if her GOP colleagues won’t say so now.

Support for grant funded positions and teacher’s contracts became the main issue during the Juneau School Board’s budget public forum last week.

The projects proposed this year would help create more than 40 units of housing, comprising both single-family homes and apartment complexes, all across the borough.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy said lawmakers are mistaken if they think things will be easier under a new governor next year.

The family of JaDee Moncur, one of the passengers, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Nome Superior Court on Thursday.

The proportion of nonresident workers in Alaska is near an all-time high, but many hold seasonal jobs and earn less annually.

Officials say it’s due to staff capacity and challenges of the site, not nearby mining interests.

The search firm hired by the school district will use data from surveys and stakeholder meetings to narrow down the 19 candidates.