Alaska bill would bar transgender girls from female sports
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A bill introduced in the waning days of this year's legislative session in Alaska would require schools to designate school-sponsored athletic teams or sports as male, female or co-ed and require participation in a female sport to be based on the participant’s sex assigned at birth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Alaska bill would bar transgender girls from female sports
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A bill introduced in the waning days of this year's legislative session in Alaska would require schools to designate school-sponsored athletic teams or sports as male, female or co-ed and require participation in a female sport to be based on the participant’s sex assigned at birth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Alaska bill would bar transgender girls from female sports
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A bill introduced in the waning days of this year's legislative session in Alaska would require schools to designate school-sponsored athletic teams or sports as male, female or co-ed and require participation in a female sport to be based on the participant’s sex assigned at birth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Alaska senator drives, takes ferry after airline suspension
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold drove through part of Canada and took a ferry to reach the state's capital over the weekend after Alaska Airlines suspended her from its flights for what it called her “continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Alaska senator drives, takes ferry after airline suspension
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold drove through part of Canada and took a ferry to reach the state's capital over the weekend after Alaska Airlines suspended her from its flights for what it called her “continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Alaska senator drives, takes ferry after airline suspension
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold drove through part of Canada and took a ferry to reach the state's capital over the weekend after Alaska Airlines suspended her from its flights for what it called her “continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Alaska senator drives, takes ferry after airline suspension
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska state Sen. Lora Reinbold drove through part of Canada and took a ferry to reach the state's capital over the weekend after Alaska Airlines suspended her from its flights for what it called her “continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Alaska tribal health groups distribute vaccine far and wide
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — John Waghiyi remembers rushing his cousin to the clinic in the Bering Sea city of Savoonga in December, worried he was having a possible heart attack while out butchering a bowhead whale. Waghiyi arrived to see elders waiting in the lobby for a COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Alaska tribal health groups distribute vaccine far and wide
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — John Waghiyi remembers rushing his cousin to the clinic in the Bering Sea city of Savoonga in December, worried he was having a possible heart attack while out butchering a bowhead whale. Waghiyi arrived to see elders waiting in the lobby for a COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Alaska tribal health groups distribute vaccine far and wide
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — John Waghiyi remembers rushing his cousin to the clinic in the Bering Sea city of Savoonga in December, worried he was having a possible heart attack while out butchering a bowhead whale. Waghiyi arrived to see elders waiting in the lobby for a COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Remote Alaska villages boast high vaccination rates
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — John Waghiyi remembers rushing his cousin to the clinic in the Bering Sea city of Savoonga in December, worried he was having a possible heart attack while out butchering a bowhead whale. Waghiyi arrived to see elders waiting in the lobby for a COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Remote Alaska villages boast high vaccination rates
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — John Waghiyi remembers rushing his cousin to the clinic in the Bering Sea city of Savoonga in December, worried he was having a possible heart attack while out butchering a bowhead whale. Waghiyi arrived to see elders waiting in the lobby for a COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Some GOP state lawmakers help spread COVID-19 misinformation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Many Republican lawmakers have criticized governors’ emergency restrictions since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Now that most legislatures are back in session, a new type of pushback is taking root: misinformation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Some GOP state lawmakers help spread COVID-19 misinformation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Many Republican lawmakers have criticized governors’ emergency restrictions since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Now that most legislatures are back in session, a new type of pushback is taking root: misinformation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Some GOP state lawmakers help spread COVID-19 misinformation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Many Republican lawmakers have criticized governors’ emergency restrictions since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Now that most legislatures are back in session, a new type of pushback is taking root: misinformation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Alaska Supreme Court rules against Pruitt election challenge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday ruled against Republican Minority Leader Lance Pruitt's bid for a new election after a recount showed he lost his state House seat by 11 votes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Alaska Supreme Court rules against Pruitt election challenge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday ruled against Republican Minority Leader Lance Pruitt's bid for a new election after a recount showed he lost his state House seat by 11 votes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Alaska Supreme Court hears Pruitt election challenge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court should order a new election in a state House race lost by Republican Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, his attorney argues, saying state election officials did not properly act in changing a polling location.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Alaska Supreme Court to hear Pruitt election challenge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court should order a new election in a state House race lost by Republican Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, his attorney argues, saying state election officials did not properly act in changing a polling location.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
US holds first oil lease sale for Alaska's Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. government held its first-ever oil and gas lease sale Wednesday for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an event critics labeled as a bust with major oil companies staying on the sidelines and a state corporation emerging as the main bidder.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Alaska Supreme Court to hear Pruitt election challenge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court should order a new election in a state House race lost by Republican Minority Leader Lance Pruitt, his attorney argues, saying state election officials did not properly act in changing a polling location.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Judge allows oil, gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. judge on Tuesday refused to halt an oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that was pushed by the Trump administration in its final days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
US holds first oil lease sale for Alaska's Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. government held its first-ever oil and gas lease sale Wednesday for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an event critics labeled as a bust with major oil companies staying on the sidelines and a state corporation emerging as the main bidder.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
US holds first oil lease sale for Alaska's Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. government held its first-ever oil and gas lease sale Wednesday for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an event critics labeled as a bust with major oil companies staying on the sidelines and a state corporation emerging as the main bidder.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
US holds first lease sale for Alaska's Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. government held its first-ever oil and gas lease sale Wednesday for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an event critics labeled as a bust with major oil companies staying on the sidelines and a state corporation emerging as the main bidder.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Judge allows oil, gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. judge on Tuesday refused to halt an oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that was pushed by the Trump administration in its final days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Judge allows oil, gas lease sales in Alaska’s Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. judge on Tuesday refused to halt an oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that was pushed by the Trump administration in its final days.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lawyers for Dunleavy want part of law on appointments tossed
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for Alaska are asking a judge to strike down provisions of law dealing with government appointments amid a dispute between Gov. Mike Dunleavy and lawmakers who did not meet to consider his picks for his Cabinet, boards and commissions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Alaska court hears challenge to Arctic refuge oil leases
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for conservation groups asked a U.S. judge Monday to halt the issuance of oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ahead of a planned sale this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Alaska court hears challenge to Arctic refuge oil leases
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for conservation groups asked a U.S. judge Monday to halt the issuance of oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ahead of a planned sale this week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Alaska governor says he considers board appointments valid
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he views as valid his appointment of a Revenue commissioner and picks for boards and commissions that the Legislature has not acted to confirm. His position was disputed by Senate President Cathy Giessel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Alaska governor says he considers board appointments valid
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he views as valid his appointment of a Revenue commissioner and picks for boards and commissions that the Legislature has not acted to confirm. His position was disputed by Senate President Cathy Giessel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Groups seek to block lease plans for Alaska refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Indigenous and conservation groups asked a federal judge Tuesday to block the Trump administration from issuing oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Groups seek to block lease plans for Alaska refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Indigenous and conservation groups asked a federal judge Tuesday to block the Trump administration from issuing oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Virus causes session housing headaches for Alaska lawmakers
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers who each year relocate to a capital city accessible only by plane or boat are facing challenges in getting settled ahead of what is expected to be a difficult legislative session overshadowed by COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Alaska governor proposes cash payouts, infrastructure plan
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed an “extraordinary response” to revive Alaska's pandemic-stunted economy Friday, including about $5,000 in direct payments to residents from the state's oil-wealth fund and an infrastructure plan he said is intended to create jobs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Alaska governor proposes cash payouts, infrastructure plan
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed an “extraordinary response” to revive Alaska's pandemic-stunted economy Friday, including about $5,000 in direct payments to residents from the state's oil-wealth fund and an infrastructure plan he said is intended to create jobs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Pruitt, others file election challenge in Alaska House race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt is among those challenging in court his 11-vote loss in last month's election, citing errors “sufficient to change the outcome of the election.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Recount finds 11-vote win for Snyder in Anchorage House race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A recount Friday affirmed a win by Democrat Liz Snyder over Republican House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt for an Anchorage House seat, though her margin of victory narrowed slightly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Recount finds 11-vote win for Snyder in Anchorage House race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A recount Friday affirmed a win by Democrat Liz Snyder over Republican House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt for an Anchorage House seat, though her margin of victory narrowed slightly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Recount begins in Anchorage House race decided by 13 votes
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Election officials began a recount Friday in an Alaska House race that Republican House Minority Leader Lance Pruitt lost by 13 votes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Businessman, renter missing in Alaska after landslide
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A local economic development official and a woman who rents an apartment from him have been identified as the two people missing after a landslide as wide as two football fields slammed into a neighborhood in Haines, Alaska, the mayor said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
US plans oil, gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to hold an oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge next month, weeks before President-elect Joe Biden, who has opposed drilling in the region, is set to take office.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
4 people thought missing in Alaska landslide found safe
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Four of the six people feared missing after a landslide slammed into a neighborhood in a small Alaska town have been found safe, Alaska State Troopers said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
6 missing, homes destroyed in southeast Alaska landslide
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Six people were missing after a mudslide measuring an estimated two football fields across slammed into a neighborhood in the southeast Alaska community of Haines, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
6 missing, homes destroyed in southeast Alaska landslide
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Six people were missing after a mudslide measuring an estimated two football fields across slammed into a neighborhood in the southeast Alaska community of Haines, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Homes destroyed, people may be missing after Alaska mudslide
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Homes are believed to have been destroyed and at least two people are unaccounted for after multiple mudslides in the Alaska community of Haines on Wednesday, authorities said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Home destroyed, people may be missing after Alaska landslide
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — One home is believed to have been destroyed and at least two people are unaccounted for after multiple mudslides in the Alaska community of Haines on Wednesday, authorities said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Agency declines special protection request for tufted puffin
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The tufted puffin — a black seabird known for its white “mask” and orange bill — does not warrant Endangered Species Act protections, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Health officials seek Alaskans' help with virus notification
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State health officials are asking Alaskans who test positive for COVID-19 to notify people they have been in close contact with because a surge in cases has strained public health resources and created a backlog in contact tracing investigations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Alaska official seeks initiative audit to calm questions
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer said he plans to seek an audit of votes cast on a statewide ballot initiative to help put to rest questions some have raised about the “validity” of election results tied to the vote tabulation equipment the state uses.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Alaska voters narrowly approve initiative changing elections
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters have narrowly approved a ballot measure that would end party primaries and institute ranked choice voting in general elections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Trump administration takes steps toward refuge lease sale
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration is taking steps toward a lease sale within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an area President-elect Joe Biden has said he would move to protect from oil and gas drilling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska governor defends virus approach amid criticism
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy faces criticism from across the political spectrum for his handling of COVID-19, from those who think he's not doing enough to address rising case counts to those who think he’s been overreaching in his approach.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Trump administration takes steps toward refuge lease sale
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration is taking steps toward a lease sale within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an area President-elect Joe Biden has said he would move to protect from oil and gas drilling.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Murkowski says Americans expect an 'orderly' transition
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said President Donald Trump has the right to go to court if he believes there has been evidence of voter fraud. But the Alaska Republican said Thursday it’s important there be evidence to back the allegations and so far, she said, she …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Republican Dan Sullivan re-elected in Alaska Senate race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has won re-election in Alaska, defeating independent Al Gross in a race that attracted outside attention with control of the Senate at stake.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Wait is on in Alaska Senate race as ballot count continues
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The waiting game is on for the candidates in Alaska’s hard-fought U.S. Senate race, with early results favoring Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, who predicted a win. His main rival, Democratic-backed independent Al Gross, urged patience with thousands of ballots remaining to be counted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska Senate race too early to call
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan expressed confidence in his reelection chances against independent challenger Al Gross Tuesday as Alaska's hard-fought Senate race was too early to call, with thousands of ballots yet to be counted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Incumbent Sullivan faces Gross in Alaska US Senate race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Voters are deciding Alaska's closely watched U.S. Senate race, with Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan facing a challenge from independent Al Gross.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Incumbent Sullivan faces Gross in Alaska US Senate race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Voting concludes Tuesday in Alaska's closely watched U.S. Senate race, with Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan seeking to fend off a challenge from independent Al Gross.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska lawmakers say they lack votes for special session
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The leaders of the Alaska House and Senate said they do not have the votes to call the Legislature into special session to extend a disaster declaration for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and asked Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Monday for his help.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Campaigns make last push for votes in Alaska before election
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are making their last push for votes ahead of Tuesday’s election, with the campaigns calling Alaskans and knocking on doors and the candidates holding last-minute rallies and stops.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska cites technical glitches with releasing jobless aid
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy said technical glitches are to blame as the state works to distribute additional unemployment benefits to Alaskans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska cites technical glitches with releasing jobless aid
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy said technical glitches are to blame as the state works to distribute additional unemployment benefits to Alaskans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Anchorage urges masks, staying home as virus infections rise
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Anchorage is on a “dangerous path” as coronavirus cases rise, the city's health director said Wednesday as officials implored people to avoid gatherings and follow orders to wear masks in public.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Anchorage urges masks, staying home as virus infections rise
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Anchorage is on a “dangerous path” as coronavirus cases rise, the city's health director said Wednesday as officials implored people to avoid gatherings and follow orders to wear masks in public.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Road, logging restrictions to end in largest national forest
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The federal government announced plans Wednesday to lift restrictions on logging and building roads in a pristine rainforest in Alaska that provides habitat for wolves, bears and salmon. Conservation groups vowed to fight the decision.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Dunleavy: Alaska has entered virus 'acceleration phase'
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state’s chief medical officer is urging Alaska residents to avoid all activities with people outside their households, especially indoor activities, citing a rapid increase in reported COVID-19 cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Sullivan, Gross clash in broadcast Alaska Senate debate
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The major candidates in Alaska's U.S. Senate race attacked each other's integrity and clashed on issues of health care and the Supreme Court in a high-profile broadcast debate less than two weeks before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Sullivan, Gross clash in broadcast Alaska Senate debate
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The major candidates in Alaska's U.S. Senate race attacked each other's integrity and clashed on issues of health care and the Supreme Court in a high-profile broadcast debate less than two weeks before the Nov. 3 election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Officials tout voting precautions, options in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state's chief medical officer is encouraging Alaskans to vote early amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska US senator says he will support Barrett nomination
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan said he will support the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling her an “exceptional jurist.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska US senator says he will support Barrett nomination
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan said he will support the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling her an “exceptional jurist.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Officials tout voting precautions, options in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state's chief medical officer is encouraging Alaskans to vote early amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska Senate candidate hopes to ride Democratic wave
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Al Gross commands a fishing boat as a narrator describes him prospecting for gold and killing a grizzly bear in self-defense in an ad meant to underscore a central theme of Gross' U.S. Senate campaign as an independent: that he knows Alaska.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Large earthquake off Alaska prompts tsunami fears, fleeing
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A magnitude 7.5 earthquake prompted a tsunami warning Monday for a nearly thousand-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast, with waves over 2 feet at the nearest community as the threat subsided.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska Senate candidate hopes to ride Democratic wave
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Al Gross commands a fishing boat as a narrator describes him prospecting for gold and killing a grizzly bear in self-defense in an ad meant to underscore a central theme of Gross' U.S. Senate campaign as an independent: that he knows Alaska.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Alaska Senate candidate hopes to ride Democratic wave
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Al Gross commands a fishing boat as a narrator describes him prospecting for gold and killing a grizzly bear in self-defense in an ad meant to underscore a central theme of Gross' U.S. Senate campaign as an independent: that he knows Alaska.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Large earthquake off Alaska prompts tsunami fears, fleeing
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A magnitude 7.5 earthquake prompted a tsunami warning Monday for a nearly thousand-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast, with waves over 2 feet at the nearest community as the threat subsided.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
7.5 magnitude quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A reported 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the Alaska Peninsula on Monday prompted tsunami warnings for a vast swath of communities, leading some schools to evacuate and send students to higher ground.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Judge: Alaska governor used veto power to punish courts
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy unconstitutionally used his veto powers to punish the courts following a state Supreme Court decision that invalidated proposed abortion restrictions, a judge ruled Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Judge: Alaska governor used veto power to punish courts
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy unconstitutionally used his veto powers to punish the courts following a state Supreme Court decision that invalidated proposed abortion restrictions, a judge ruled Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Judge: Alaska governor used veto power to punish courts
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy unconstitutionally used his veto powers to punish the courts following a state Supreme Court decision that invalidated proposed abortion restrictions, a judge ruled Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Alaska judge refuses request for voters to fix ballot errors
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge Thursday refused to require Alaska election officials to give absentee voters a chance to fix errors that would result in the ballot not being counted.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Alaska absentee witness requirements scrapped for election
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court on Monday affirmed a lower court ruling eliminating witness requirements for absentee ballots for the general election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Alaska absentee witness requirements scrapped for election
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court on Monday affirmed a lower court ruling eliminating witness requirements for absentee ballots for the general election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Court hears arguments in Alaska ballot witness case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An attorney for the state asked the Alaska Supreme Court on Monday to keep in place witness requirements for absentee ballots for the general election, arguing that a change in rules when voting is already underway, “will cause confusion and distrust."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Court to hear arguments in Alaska ballot witness case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court has scheduled arguments for Monday in a case that seeks to strike down witness requirements for absentee ballots for the upcoming general election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Deaths prompt Alaska officials to remove 'Into the Wild' bus
An abandoned city bus used as a shelter in the Alaska backcountry near Alaska's Denali National Park has been removed as a safety precaution
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
BP announces North Slope worker tests positive for COVID-19
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A worker on Alaska's North Slope tested positive for COVID-19, BP announced Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Proposed state stimulus check removed from Alaska budget
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaskans who found themselves suddenly out of work or working reduced hours because of shutdowns over the coronavirus were buoyed by news last week that lawmakers had proposed paying a $1,000 stimulus check to residents.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Alaska lawmakers fall short of self-imposed goal to finish
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers fell short of a self-imposed goal of completing their most pressing work Friday, with key measures, including a state spending package and bills related to the coronavirus, yet to be finalized.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Alaska announces new virus cases, most of them in Anchorage
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State officials on Wednesday announced the number of reported coronavirus cases in Alaska had grown to 59.
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Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments in Dunleavy recall case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Allegations made against Gov. Mike Dunleavy by those seeking to recall him from office are insufficient or fail to show his actions caused any harm, an attorney for the state Division of Elections argued before the Alaska Supreme Court Wednesday.
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Alaska Senate puts $1,000 stimulus payment in budget bill
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Senate approved a budget provision Monday that would give residents a $1,000 payment as a way to blunt economic impacts from the coronavirus.
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Alaska House falls short on votes for budget bill funding
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House failed to get sufficient support Wednesday to fully fund legislation that includes additional aid to help the state respond to coronavirus concerns.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Concerns about new virus, oil volatility affecting Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy is freezing the hiring of state workers not essential to health or safety as oil markets roil, and state lawmakers are making plans to prepare for how they will handle their work should there be a confirmed case of the new coronavirus in …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Alaska governor seeks to assert calm over virus concerns
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, seeking to assert calm concerning the new coronavirus threat, said Monday he sees the fall in oil prices as a “momentary issue” that with the stock market will work itself out.
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Judge sides with transgender Alaska librarian in health case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska health care plan that has excluded coverage of gender-confirming surgery for transgender employees is discriminatory, a federal judge ruled Friday.
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Alaska House temporarily strips Eastman of committee roles
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House voted Thursday to remove Republican Rep. David Eastman from his committee assignments, at least temporarily, suggesting a breaking point within his GOP caucus after recent dust-ups.
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Alaska raises preparedness level around new coronavirus
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska raised its level of preparedness Wednesday as cases of the new coronavirus have emerged on the West Coast, including in Washington.
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Officials: Penney ends controversial Alaska contract
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The grandson of a prominent donor to a group that supported Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's election said Tuesday that he has opted out of his controversial $8,000 a month contract with a state corporation. Clark Penney said he'd become a distraction.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Investigators sift through wreckage at Alaska crash site
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Obama's Alaska plan draws angry response
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Vacation cut short
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Inouye's death hurts Hawaii's political clout
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Just in case ... Alaskans stocking up
JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Gov. Sean Parnell worries a major earthquake or volcanic eruption could leave the state's 720,000 residents stranded and cut off from food and supply lines. His answer: Build giant …
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Palin emails show engaged leader who sought VP nod
JUNEAU, Alaska - There are no bombshells, no "gotcha" moments.
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Palin emails show her coping with new fame
JUNEAU, Alaska - As Alaska governor, Sarah Palin struggled with the gossip about her family and marriage.
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Alaska set to release Sarah Palin's emails
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The nation is about to get a new look at Sarah Palin's tenure as Alaska governor.
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Bill passes to split oil, gas taxes
JUNEAU, Alaska - One of the hottest hot button issues this legislative session - the separation of Alaska oil and gas taxes - passed the state Senate with little dissent Thursday. The measure changes Alaska's system of taxing oil and natural gas production together. The bill now goes to the …
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Alaska governor hopes to reduce cruise ship tax
JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell introduced legislation Thursday aimed at reducing the state's head tax on cruise ship passengers and bringing more tourists to the state.
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Palin's e-mail suggest husband's role in governing
Former chief of staff: involvement was nothing inappropriate
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