Alaska Native groups ask Dunleavy to investigate missing and murdered Indigenous women
A dozen Alaska Native groups cosigned a letter asking Dunleavy to include money in his proposal for the next state budget, which his administration is scheduled to release on Dec. 15.
Dunleavy and his supporters celebrate inauguration in Wasilla
Dunleavy told the crowd that his first experience as governor has been watching “what Alaskans are all about — people helping each other” in response to the earthquake.
Alaska Supreme Court to weigh in on final unresolved House race
Kathryn Dodge, just one vote behind Bart LeBon in the race for House District 1, met Wednesday’s deadline to file with the Alaska Supreme Court — thus extending a protracted battle for control of the state House of Representatives.
Anchorage Assembly to appoint interim member
Two-term Assembly member Amy Demboski of the Eagle River-Chugiak district resigned from her seat Monday to serve as a deputy chief of staff in the Dunleavy administration. Her seat will be filled with an interim appointment made by sitting Assembly members, then go up for a regular vote in April's municipal elections.
Disaster aid for Alaska to be linked to relief for Calif. wildfires
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says disaster funds for Alaska will likely be included early next year in a bill with aid for the victims of the California wildfires. "So Alaska is not alone in this," she said.
Ben Stevens, former Alaska senator investigated by FBI, lands job with Dunleavy administration
Ben Stevens, the former Alaska Senate president once investigated for corruption by federal authorities, has landed a job with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. He’ll be a policy advisor, focusing on fishing, legislation and transportation.
Dunleavy names new AG, corrections and public safety commissioners
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has announced Amanda Price, Nancy Dahlstrom and Kevin Clarkson as the newest additions to his cabinet.
Court contest deadline imminent in pivotal House election recount
The deadline to legally contest the outcome of the pivotal House District 1 election is Wednesday. Republican Bart LeBon leads Democrat Kathryn Dodge by one vote.
Alaska DOT is in crisis response mode — and it just got a new boss
Here’s a look inside the Alaska Department of Transportation as it changed hands in the midst of its earthquake response.
Don ‘Moose’ Young says farewell to Bush
When Alaska Congressman Don Young thinks of the 41st president, he remembers a nice guy who could be fierce with a racquet.
Dunleavy swearing-in obstacles don’t stop Noorvik inauguration feast
Fog prevented Mike Dunleavy from being sworn in as governor in Noorvik. But that didn’t stop the community from celebrating.
Dunleavy names new Alaska Fish and Game chief
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has tapped Doug Vincent-Lang to be the acting head of Fish and Game. The announcement came Monday afternoon just hours after Dunleavy was sworn in.
Where’d the website for Walker’s climate change team go?
The Alaska Office of Information Technology is going through the process of updating the state website, which means websites you could access last week may not be available now.
PFD promise key to Dunleavy’s win in Hoonah
Mike Dunleavy won an electoral majority in 6 of 132 precincts with an Alaska Native majority. One was Hoonah, where the Republican’s promise of full Permanent Fund dividends apparently resonated with voters.
Bettye Davis, trailblazing lawmaker and education activist, passes at the age of 80
Former state lawmaker Bettye Davis has passed away at the age of 80.
Update: Dunleavy sworn in as governor in Kotzebue
More people are expected to attend the inauguration event than live in the community of Noorvik.
Pivotal House race recount now favors LeBon by 1 vote
The recount in the pivotal House District 1 race has ended, and the new count favors Bart LeBon by one vote. A LeBon victory would mean Republican control of the Alaska House of Representatives.
Dunleavy retains Michael Johnson as education commissioner
Unlike other members of the cabinet, the education commissioner is not directly appointed by the governor. Instead, the choice is made by the Alaska Board of Education. The governor confirms the board’s pick.
Icebreaker could lose out to wall
If Congress grants President Trump $5 billion for border security, it may come at the expense of a top Alaska priority — a polar icebreaker.
Murkowski all in for Hyde-Smith, despite ‘hanging’ remark
Some contributors asked for refunds after the Mississippi senator seemed to make light of lynching. But Sen. Lisa Murkowski made a maximum campaign contribution.