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Native groups seek seat at table for ferry talks
Alaska Native groups want to participate in a group established to solve ongoing problems with the Alaska Marine Highway System, an official said.
Alaska needs broad review of aviation safety, officials say
Alaska needs a comprehensive review effort to improve aviation safety because its fatal and non-fatal accident rates are far higher than the national average, the National Transportation Safety Board said Feb. 20.
Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday, Feb. 24.
In Alaska, rural living complicates access to Real ID
For many Americans, going to a state motor vehicle office can be a tedious time suck. For people who live in rural Alaska's vast patchwork of communities not connected by roads, just getting to a DMV can be a lengthy and pricey ordeal.
Bill to require state to recognize 229 Alaskan tribes
More than 200 federally recognized tribes in Alaska would also be officially recognized in the state under a bill that is gaining momentum with bipartisan support.
Legislators debate binding-caucus rule
Senate leaders say without so-called binding caucuses, legislative sessions could be never-ending.“It's not the Hotel California,” Senate Finance Committee Co-chair Natasha von Imhof said.
Dunleavy proposes lottery amid budget woes
Alaska, long-reliant on oil and in search of options amid a persistent budget deficit, may turn to the lottery for help.
Trump budget proposal slashes funding for Denali Commission
The federal budget proposal by the Trump administration would cut an Alaska program that has helped improve farms, docks and other rural infrastructure.
Rescuers say 4 missing children found
Four children ranging in age from 2 to 14 who were reported overdue in returning from a snowmobile ride in western Alaska have been found, according to rescuers.
Sen. Click Bishop proposes doubling state’s motor fuels tax
Sen. Click Bishop of Fairbanks has proposed doubling the state's tax on diesel and gasoline to increase money available for transportation spending.
