The Alaska House GOP minority elected a new leader over the weekend amid concerns from some Republicans who said several caucus members were unable to participate in the vote.
The activists behind the Eaglexit effort are optimistic their proposal to formally separate Eagle River from the Municipality of Anchorage will head to a vote in the coming years.
The governor selected Crowther to serve as commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, after former Commissioner John Boyle abruptly resigned in October.
The Trump administration and Congress, seeking to improve security in the Arctic, have approved funding for eight icebreakers and are planning even more. (via Alaska Beacon)
John Malone, one of the wealthiest people in the country, is preparing to take control of a majority of GCI Liberty’s voting power. (via Alaska Beacon)
An Anchorage jury found Richard Best guilty of operating under the influence. He resigned from the Palmer City Council earlier this year following turmoil over potential council sanctions against him. (via Mat-Su Sentinel)
