Politics Apr 04 WATCH: After committee deadlock on Jackson's SCOTUS nomination, Democrats push full Senate vote With three Republicans supporting her in the 50-50 split Senate, Jackson is on a glidepath to confirmation and on the brink of making history as the third Black justice and only the sixth woman in the court’s more than 200-year…
Nation Jan 06 U.S. holds first lease sale for Alaska's Arctic refuge A state corporation, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, was the main bidder on the leases. Its executive director, Alan Weitzner, in a statement, said in acquiring nine tracts, "Alaska preserves the right to responsibly develop its natural resources."…
Politics Dec 03 U.S. plans oil, gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic refuge Conservation groups criticized Thursday's announcement as rushed and based on environmental reviews that are being challenged in court as flawed.
Politics Nov 11 Republican Dan Sullivan wins Alaska's Senate race The race was determined too early to call on Election Day with a large number of outstanding absentee ballots. State election officials began counting more than 150,000 absentee and other ballots on Tuesday.
Nation Oct 19 Bill Walker, Alaska governor, suspends re-election bid Walker's decision to suspend his campaign came three days after the sudden resignation of Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott over what Walker described as an inappropriate overture toward a woman.
Politics Aug 22 Alaska primary sets stage for three-way governor's race During Tuesday's primary, Republican former state Sen. Mike Dunleavy advanced to the general election.
Nation May 12 EPA clears way for massive mine near pristine Alaskan bay The Trump administration settled a lawsuit Friday over the proposed development of a massive gold and copper mine at the headwaters of one of Alaska's premier salmon fisheries.