The Alaska legislature is considering a bill (SB 11) to create a new state flood insurance program to replace the federal FEMA flood insurance program. The bill aims to address issues with the FEMA program for Alaskans.

The Alaska Lieutenant Governor has approved a ballot initiative application seeking to repeal the state's current top four primary and ranked choice voting systems.

Sitka Representative Rebecca Himschoot discussed priorities for the Southeast Alaska legislative delegation, including concerns about federal workforce reductions and issues with the Alaska ferry system.

Alaska Congressman Nick Begich is scheduled to deliver an address to the Alaska legislature.

There were protests across the country on President's Day opposing the Trump administration.

Juneau police made a large drug bust, seizing over 1,100 grams of suspected methamphetamine and over $12,000 in cash during a traffic stop. Two people were arrested.

The Juneau City Museum is hosting a week-long program to honor the legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich.

The Juneau Douglas high school basketball teams had games against Ketchikan, with the girls teams winning both games and the boys splitting their games.

There is discussion about potentially reopening the shuttered Adak Naval Air Station to increase military infrastructure in Alaska.

A bill in the Alaska legislature, HB 43, proposes changes to election laws like eliminating witness signature requirements and extending early voting.

Two individuals in Ketchikan were sentenced for crimes involving minors.

Juneau Police Chief Derek Boss discussed a recent road rage shooting, Road rage shootings increased 400% nationally from 2014 to 2023. Alaska ranks 21st in road rage incidents.

Senator Jesse Kiel highlighted the focus on the Alaska Marine Highway, including replacing aging vessels.

Linda McMahon, nominated for Education Secretary, emphasized the importance of public schools.

A bill in the Alaska House would allow 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote.

Local sports updates included basketball and wrestling events, with Thunder Mountain Middle School hosting a wrestling tournament.

Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Addresses Legislature on Criminal Trial Delays and Courthouse Needs

Alaska Senators Hold Press Conference on Improving Aviation Safety following tragic Nome Crash.

House Bill 43 Proposed to Expand Voter Access and Election Integrity

Legislative Focus on Supporting Alaska's Commercial Fishing Industry

A bill has been Introduced to Allow 16-Year-Olds to Pre-Register to Vote

News of North continues its discussion with Juneau Senator Jessie Kiehl

The remains of all 10 people killed when their small plane crashed into ice on the Bering Sea have been recovered, authorities said.

During a wide-ranging discussion with Juneau Senator Jesse Kiehl last week, News of the North was able to gain some insight about the first session of the 34th Alaska Legislature, which began last month at the Capitol.

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan and Governor Mike Dunleavy announced their support Friday for a plan by President Trump for a joint venture on an Alaskan liquefied natural gas project with Japan.

Juneau's Gastineau Human Services Corporation has secured two new funding commitments for its permanent housing project in the Capital City

Members of the Alaska Senate voted 19-0 Friday against a proposal that would automatically adjust the salaries of state legislators and executives for inflation, starting in 2027.

A resolution by the Alaska Legislature urging President Trump, the Secretary of the Interior, the United States Board on Geographic Names, and the members of the state's delegation in Congress to maintain Denali as the official name for the tallest mountain in North America passed unanimously, 19-0, in the state Senate on Friday.