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Sen. Dan Sullivan didn’t defend sending the National Guard to U.S. cities. He didn’t criticize it either.

The Kuskokwim River community of Napaskiak has regained power on Dec. 10 after four days without electricity.

The lawsuit faults the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for greenlighting ConocoPhillips’ winter seismic and drilling program after a public comment period of only 7 days.

The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort.

An effort in Congress to extend healthcare subsidies fails, even with support from both of Alaska’s senators.

The governor’s budget fully funds the increase in education spending lawmakers approved this year and $3,650 Permanent Fund dividends.

Local trappers harvested about 50 lynx in 2019 and 2020 combined. One researcher expects another peak could come in the next two or three years.

Sen. Dan Sullivan’s vote was a surprise. “He’s feeling the heat,” said the Alaska Democratic Party chair.

State surveys have found that the existing Cold Bay dock “is nearing the end of its serviceable life and is at risk of failing.”