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Alaska Legislative Session Adjourns

By Adam Pinsker — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:57:00 AKDT

On Sunday night, lawmakers in the Alaska House and Senate finished 90 days of work right before midnight on the final day of the legislative session.

Plenty of Work Remains on Oil Tax Reform

By Adam Pinsker — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:30:00 AKST

It's deja vu all over again for Chickaloon Republican Representative Eric Feige. For the third time in his legislative career, Feige will vote on an oil tax reform bill. It’s an issue he's already dealing with front and center as chairman of the House Resources Committee.

Governor Has Concerns About Gas Line Bill

By Adam Pinsker — Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:28:00 AKST

It could be one of the largest projects in Alaska since the Trans-Alaska pipeline was constructed more than 35 years ago. A natural gas pipeline spanning from the North Slope to the Tidewater; delivering a resource that could provide relief for Alaskans suffering from skyrocketing energy bills.

Senators Scrutinize Governor¿s Oil Tax Bill

By Adam Pinsker — Wed, 6 Feb 2013 18:37:00 AKST

As Senate Bill 21 makes its way through the committee process, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are taking a closer look at the bill. "I haven't been convinced that progressivity should be thrown out,” said Senator Anna Fairclough (R-Eagle River). Fairclough is a member of the TAPS Throughput Committee that is currently reviewing the bill.

Alaska Governor Asks Health Secretary to Rethink Welfare Waiver Plan

By The Associated Press — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:18:00 AKDT

Alaska's governor has asked U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to reconsider a plan to let states seek major changes in how they meet federal welfare-to-work requirements.

Begich to Host Hearing on Natural Gas

By The Associated Press — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:00:00 AKDT

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is hosting a forum Thursday on potential markets for Alaska's natural gas, including Hawaii and Japan.

Alaska Rep. Chenault Chosen for Position in National Group

By The Associated Press — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:00:00 AKDT

Alaska House Speaker Mike Chenault has been elected to a leadership position within the bipartisan National Conference of State Legislatures.

Moderators Announced for 2012 Presidential Debates

By The Associated Press — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:26:00 AKDT

For the first time in two decades, a woman has been tapped to moderate a presidential debate.

US House Approves Move for Boochever Honor

By The Associated Press — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:39:00 AKDT

The U.S. House has passed a resolution naming the courtroom at the Juneau Federal Building after an Alaskan who served for more than 30 years on the federal bench.

Voter List Purge: Alaska among States Requesting Access to Immigration Data

By The Associated Press — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 07:13:00 AKDT

Federal officials are expanding access to an immigration database so that several states can use it to cleanse voter rolls.

Anchorage School Board Member Phones in to Meetings from South Pacific Island

By Ted Land — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:33:00 AKDT

Draft Legal Report Determines Pat Higgins is Allowed to Participate Over Long Distance

A member of the Anchorage School Board has been mostly calling in to meetings this year, instead of showing up in person.

Murkowski Argues for Fairness During Hearing Involving Stevens Trial

By Ted Land — Wed, 6 Jun 2012 14:51:00 AKDT

Bill Would Require Prosecutors to do a Better Job of Sharing Information with Defense

After the mishandled trial of former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, the U.S. Senate is trying to decide if it should change the rules for how federal prosecutors handle evidence.

Gay Marriage Showdown: 5 States Let Voters Decide

By the Associated Press — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:32:00 AKST

Foes and supporters of same-sex marriage are gearing up for five costly and bruising statewide showdowns in the coming months on an issue that evenly divides Americans.

Supreme Court to hear arguments on healthcare law in late March

By Michael A. Memoli — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:18:00 AKST

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of President Obama's healthcare law in late March, it announced Monday.

Alaska AFL-CIO Members Stage March at Sen. Lisa Murkowski's Anchorage Office

by Rhonda McBride — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 AKST

About 30 protestors staged a noon march in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s downtown office building on Monday. Most of those who took part belong to labor unions.

ANCSA: Young Reintroduces Alaska Native Vets Bill

By Neil Torquiano — Fri, 9 Dec 2011 09:09:00 AKST

Representative Don Young Don Young reintroduced a bill that allows Alaska Natives who served in Vietnam a chance to obtain lands under ANCSA on Thursday.

Mitt Romney Gets Murkowski Endorsement

By the Associated Press — Fri, 2 Dec 2011 10:22:00 AKST

Mitt Romney has picked up the endorsement of another Alaska political leader as he seeks the GOP presidential nomination.

Congressman Don Young Misses Several Votes

By Ted Land — Tue, 1 Nov 2011 16:51:00 AKDT

US House Plans Hearing on Alaska Refuge Drilling

By The Associated Press — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:43:00 AKDT

Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will be in the spotlight in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday morning.

Alaska Delegation Votes for Debt Limit Bill

by Becky Bohrer — Tue, 2 Aug 2011 09:27:00 AKDT

Alaska's U.S. senators voted for legislation aimed at avoiding a federal government default.

Chenault: Insufficient House Support for 2nd Special Session

by Chris Klint — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:05:00 AKDT

State House leaders say there isn’t enough support among members to call a second special session on Alaska’s coastal management program.

Rep. Anthony Weiner: I won't resign [Video]

By Michael A. Memoli — Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:32:00 AKDT

Rep. Anthony Weiner said again Thursday that he would not resign, despite pressure from his Democratic colleagues to do so.

Newt Gingrich's top aides resign en masse

By Tom Hamburger and Michael A. Memoli — Thu, 9 Jun 2011 11:46:00 AKDT

Only weeks old, Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign is on life support following the mass departure of his entire senior staff.

In symbolic vote, House defeats measure to raise nation's debt limit

By Michael A. Memoli and Lisa Mascaro — Tue, 31 May 2011 15:11:00 AKDT

The House of Representatives defeated a proposal Tuesday that would have raised the nation's debt limit without any spending constraints, a vote called by Republicans to bolster their case for steep budget reductions in talks with the White House.

U.S. Officials Question Pakistan Alliance

By Ashton Goodell — Mon, 2 May 2011 17:37:00 AKDT

Suspicion is permeating Washington concerning Pakistan's knowledge of Osama bin Laden's whereabouts.

Begich Seeks Arctic Drilling Coordinator

By Dan Joling — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:49:00 AKDT

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich says Arctic offshore drilling needs a federal coordinator to smooth applications through the bureaucracy.

Congressional Delegation Says EPA Stalling Development

By Jackie Bartz — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:31:00 AKDT

Alaska's congressional delegation attacked the Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday during a hearing of the Energy and Power Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Alaska's delegation says the EPA is creating roadblocks for development in Alaska.

Alaskans Brace for Possible Federal Government Shutdown

By Rebecca Palsha — Wed, 6 Apr 2011 20:28:00 AKDT

Alaskans are bracing for what could be a major financial hit to the state if the federal government shuts down on Friday.

Bill Could Turn Cutter Into Juneau Museum

By The Associated Press — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:03:00 AKDT

Alaska Senators Hope Decommissioned STORIS Will Become Private Museum

Legislation has been introduced to turn a decommissioned Coast Guard cutter into a museum.

Delayed Election Report Expected Soon

By Ted Land — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:37:00 AKDT

State lawmakers expected a state report on Alaska’s 2010 election to be out by now.

Murkowski Requesting TSA Clarify Policies After Cissna Incident

By Ted Land — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:08:00 AKST

Sen. Lisa Murkowski has sent a letter to the Transportation Security Adminstration asking it to clarify its passenger screening policies after state Rep. Sharon Cissna (D-Anchorage) refused a pat-down and chose not to fly back to Alaska from Seattle.

Alaska Democrats ask House to keep health care legislation

By Lori Tipton — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:47:00 AKST

The U.S. House of Representatives came back into session Tuesday, and with Republicans now in charge, they took the first steps toward trying to repeal health care reform.

R. Sargent Shriver dies at 95; 'unmatched' public servant and Kennedy in-law

By Elizabeth Mehren, Special to the Los Angeles Times — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 AKST

Sargent Shriver, a lawyer, worked for JFK's and Lyndon Johnson's administrations. He launched social programs including the Peace Corps, Head Start and the Job Corps and led the 'war on poverty.' Programs he created 'still change people's lives,' says daughter Maria Shriver.

R. Sargent Shriver, a lawyer who served as the social conscience of two administrations, launching the Peace Corps for his brother-in-law, President Kennedy, and leading the "war on poverty" for President Johnson, has died. He was 95.

Legislative season warming up with some proposed bills

By Ted land — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:33:00 AKST

Lawmakers heading down to Juneau have released another batch of proposed laws and regulations.

Begich: Tucson shooting won't deter public appearances

By Lori Tipton — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:14:00 AKST

In the nation's Capitol, officials are re-evaluating the risks lawmakers face after this weekend's deadly shooting at a political event.

Former congressman dies after stroke

by Maria Downey — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:26:00 AKST

Alaska has lost another historic statesman, former congressman Howard Pollock. According to Pollock's son Randy, his father passed away peacefully Sunday at the age of 90 after a stroke followed by complications.

Murkowski sworn into 112th Congress

by Channel 2 News staff — Wed, 5 Jan 2011 06:35:00 AKST

Sen. Lisa Murkowski was sworn in for her second full term Wednesday morning, finalizing her comeback victory over Republican challenger Joe Miller, who defeated her in the Republican primary.

Don Young wants to delist polar bears

By The Associated Press — Wed, 5 Jan 2011 11:07:00 AKST

Alaska's only U.S. representative has introduced legislation to delist polar bears as a threatened

Rep. Markey introduces ANWR wilderness bill

By Mary Pemberton — Wed, 5 Jan 2011 18:07:00 AKST

Rep. Edward Markey has reintroduced a bill to designate the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area.

Obama signs 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal

by Pauline Jelinek — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:29:00 AKST

President Barack Obama says valor and sacrifice in the armed forces are no longer defined by sexual orientation.

Murkowski one of 3 in GOP to support repeal of DADT

by Rebecca Palsha — Wed, 8 Dec 2010 18:01:00 AKST

Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Wednesday that she is in favor of repealing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell law. The announcement comes as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced a procedural vote on the law.

Parnell urges Obama not to name ANWR national monument

by Channel 2 News staff — Sat, 4 Dec 2010 19:05:00 AKST

Gov. Sean Parnell is urging President Obama to reject a request from a group of environmental groups and Outside U.S. senators to declare the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge a national monument.

Alaska Senators among those blocking earmark ban

by Ted Land — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:49:00 AKST

The U.S. Senate defeated a proposal Tuesday morning that would have banned the practice of sending home federal dollars, commonly known as earmarks.

Obama proposes two-year pay freeze for federal jobs

by Ashton Goodell — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:28:00 AKST

President Barack Obama called for a two-year wage freeze for federal employees Monday.

Begich, Murkowski oppose proposed ban on earmarks

By Becky Bohrer — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:58:00 AKST

Both Alaska's senators plan to oppose a proposed ban on earmarks that could come before the full Senate in the next couple days.

Outside senators ask Obama to make ANWR monument

by Jackie Bartz — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:04:00 AKST

Several U.S. senators and conservation groups have written a letter to President Obama, urging him to make the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge a national monument -- but critics say ANWR's resources are too important to ignore.

Begich bill would prevent approval of GM salmon

by Channel 2 News staff — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:54:00 AKST

Sen. Mark Begich has introduced a bill to stop the Food and Drug Administration from approving genetically engineered fish.

McCaskill introduces Native contracting bill

by The Associated Press — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:12:00 AKST

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri has introduced a bill her office says would curb waste and abuse by stripping Alaska Native corporations of advantages they enjoy in obtaining federal contracts.

Murkowski opposes ban on earmarks

by Becky Bohrer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:25:00 AKST

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski suggests she'll break with fellow Republicans if they approve a ban on earmark requests.

AFN unanimously endorses Murkowski

by Rhonda McBride — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:53:00 AKDT

Courting the Alaska Native vote is an election-year tradition. This year at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, AFN gave Sen. Lisa Murkowki an unanimous endorsement.

Parnell applauds ruling in health care lawsuit

by The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:54:00 AKDT

Gov. Sean Parnell applauded a federal judge's ruling that says parts of the lawsuit over health care reform should be heard.

Feds dismiss Jim Clark corruption conviction

by The Associated Press — Sat, 9 Oct 2010 19:26:00 AKDT

The U.S. attorney's office says it will dismiss the corruption conviction of Jim Clark, former Gov. Frank Murkowski’s chief of staff, after the Supreme Court changed the law that Clark pleaded guilty to.

Senators applaud Nikiski LNG permit renewal

by Channel 2 News staff — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 21:29:00 AKDT

Alaska’s U.S. senators, Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich, are welcoming the U.S. Department of Energy's decision to allow ConocoPhillips and Marathon to continue to export liquefied natural gas from their Nikiski plant.

Begich and North Slope Mayor speak out on Arctic drilling

By Channel 2 News staff — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 AKDT

Sen. Mark Begich and Edward Itta, mayor of the North Slope Borough, had the same message at an oil spill hearing Monday in Washington. Drilling in the Arctic provides different challenges than deepwater offshore drilling.

Parnell opposes genetically modified salmon

by The Associated Press — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:58:00 AKDT

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell is urging the federal Food and Drug Administration not to approve genetically engineered Atlantic salmon for human consumption.

DeMint scolds colleagues for Murkowski vote

by Channel 2 News staff — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:15:00 AKDT

South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint is scolding Republican colleagues for refusing to strip Sen. Lisa Murkowski of her leadership position on the Senate Energy Committee.

Murkowski stays in Alaska while Congress reconvenes

by Becky Bohrer — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:09:00 AKDT

Congress has resumed its work but U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski isn't in Washington.

Begich introduces rural Alaska education bills

by Rhonda McBride — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 AKDT

Sen. Mark Begich held a news conference with a group of educators Monday morning aimed at reforming education. He says he has their blessings to introduce two bills that will give communities more flexibility to fix their schools.

Murkowski questions Bill Allen decision

by The Associated Press — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 AKDT

Sen. Lisa Murkowski is questioning the Justice Department's decision not to pursue charges against former VECO Corp. Chairman Bill Allen in a child sexual abuse investigation.

Palins ask public for Miller donations

by The Associated Press — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:05:00 AKDT

Sarah and Todd Palin are lending their names to efforts to raise money to help Joe Miller upset U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

U.S. senators talk climate change in Barrow

by Ted Land — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:08:00 AKDT

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is holding field hearings in Barrow on the effects of climate change. The message from the Arctic is that Alaska needs more resources and more understanding from decision-makers in the nation's capital.

'Ted Stevens was Alaska'

by Kortnie Westfall — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:03:00 AKDT

Thousands of mourners paid their last respects to Sen. Ted Stevens Wednesday afternoon.

Overflow crowd across Anchorage sees Stevens off

by Ted Land and Rebecca Palsha — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:50:00 AKDT

The prospect of an overflow crowd did not stop thousands of Alaskans from paying their last respects to former Sen. Ted Stevens Wednesday at the Anchorage Baptist Temple, where they sat side-by-side with national dignitaries who had come to remember him.

Alaska stands to benefit from broadband dollars

by The Associated Press — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:31:00 AKDT

Alaska is set to share in a new round of federal stimulus money for broadband projects around the country.

Alaskans say farewell to Stevens as he lies in repose

by Jackie Bartz — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:35:00 AKDT

Hundreds of Alaskans paid their respects to former Sen. Ted Stevens Tuesday, stopping by All Saints Episcopal Church where he was lying in repose to say thanks and a final goodbye to a man who helped shape Alaska.

Murkowski retains big fundraising edge over Miller

by The Associated Press — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:12:00 AKDT

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski holds a big fundraising edge over GOP rival Joe Miller.

Aviation museum hosts small piece of Stevens' legacy

by Ted Land — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:50:00 AKDT

A local museum is hosting a quiet reminder of former Sen. Ted Stevens' contributions to aviation. The Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum has placed a wreath on a vintage Grumman Goose aircraft that spent decades flying the Last Frontier.

First of several services held for Stevens

by Rebecca Palsha — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:38:00 AKDT

Monday afternoon saw the first of three celebrations of life for former Sen. Ted Stevens. People gathered at Holy Family Cathedral to pay their respects to the Alaska Republican, who was killed in an Aug. 9 plane crash near Dillingham with four other people.

Community comes together to prepare Stevens memorial

by Christine Kim — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:21:00 AKDT

Preparations for former Sen. Ted Stevens' memorial service are under way, and those involved say this will likely be the largest service ever held in Alaska.

Corey Tindall was heart and soul of South High debate team

by Jackie Bartz — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:13:00 AKDT

Memorial services start this week for the victims of the Aug. 9 plane crash that killed former Sen. Ted Stevens and four other people. On Monday, friends and family will say goodbye to GCI executive Dana Tindall and her 16-year-old daughter Corey.

Dillingham plane crash survivors recovering

by Jackie Bartz — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:07:00 AKDT

The youngest survivor of the plane crash near Dillingham headed home Sunday. A spokesperson for the Phillips family said 13-year-old Willy Phillips was released from Providence Alaska Medical Center.

NTSB begins to wrap up Alaska work on Dillingham crash

by Jackie Bartz — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:50:00 AKDT

The National Transportation Safety Board says it's wrapping up its on-scene investigation of a crash that killed five people, including former Sen. Ted Stevens. The board held its final press conference in Anchorage Saturday.

KTUU will air Ted Stevens special, live memorial coverage

by Channel 2 News staff — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:36:00 AKDT

Channel 2 will present an hour-long special Tuesday night at 7 p.m., “Remembering Ted Stevens.” We will take a look back at the former U.S. senator’s life and career, and talk to some of the people who were impacted by his work.

Phillips family releases statement on Dillingham plane crash

by Lori Tipton — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:40:00 AKDT

The family of two passengers on board the plane that crashed near Dillingham Aug. 9, Bill Phillips and his son Willy, released a statement to the public Saturday.

Stunned Stevens supporters rally in his memory

by Rebecca Palsha — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:44:00 AKDT

Anchorage played host Friday to a final, sign-waving, campaign-style tribute to former Sen. Ted Stevens, who died along with four other people in a plane crash near Dillingham Monday.

NTSB continues Dillingham crash investigation

by Todd Walker — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:39:00 AKDT

Survivors of the Monday plane crash near Dillingham that killed five people, including former Sen. Ted Stevens, are speaking to National Transportation Safety Board investigators about what happened on that doomed flight.

GCI head Duncan describes tragic Stevens fishing trip

by Maria Downey — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:26:00 AKDT

Ron Duncan, CEO of telecommunications company GCI, is speaking out Friday about this week’s deadly crash near Dillingham. GCI owned the plane which crashed Monday and killed five people Monday, including former Sen. Ted Stevens.

Fish camp workers remember Stevens' final days

by Rebecca Palsha — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:40:00 AKDT

People at GCI’s fish camp near Dillingham waited several hours on Monday for former Sen. Ted Stevens and his companions to join them for a fishing trip -- but he never arrived. One of them took what is perhaps the last photograph of Stevens before he died.

Senate passes resolution honoring ex-Sen. Stevens

by The Associated Press — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:35:00 AKDT

The Senate has expressed its "profound sorrow and deep regret" over the death of former Sen. Ted Stevens, a commanding presence there for four decades.

NTSB begins investigation of Dillingham crash

by Rebecca Palsha and Ashton Goodell — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:59:00 AKDT

There are new details Wednesday about the Monday plane crash near Dillingham that killed former Sen. Ted Stevens and four other people. The plane went down about an hour earlier than investigators first reported.

Stevens brought federal attention, funds to rural Alaska

by Ted Land — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:55:00 AKDT

Alaska Native and rural communities across the state shared a special relationship with former Sen. Ted Stevens. Like many Alaskans, they're still trying to make sense of his loss -- but they say they're grateful for the many opportunities he left behind.

Stevens helped Alaska aviation take wing

by Christine Kim — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:27:00 AKDT

Former Sen. Ted Stevens' involvement in aviation before he was killed in a plane crash near Dillingham Monday dates back decades. He was a pilot during World War II, and has been a big advocate for aviation safety since the 1978 plane crash that killed his first wife, Ann Stevens.

First responders describe crash scene

by Jason Lamb — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:05:00 AKDT

Pilot: "I didn't think there were any survivors"

Monday night's crash that took the lives of Sen. Ted Stevens, GCI executive Dana Tindall, her daughter Corey, Bill Phillips and pilot Terry Smith happened in a part of Alaska that's hard to reach in general, not to mention bad weather.

Statements on the passing of Sen. Ted Stevens

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:57:00 AKDT

Many state and national politicians have released statements on the Monday death of former Sen. Ted Stevens in a plane crash near Dillingham. Their statements follow in their entirety.

Stevens' lifetime of service meets tragic end

by Kortnie Westfall — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:46:00 AKDT

Former Sen. Ted Stevens was killed in a plane crash near Dillingham Monday night that also killed four other people. The crash was about 17 miles north of the Southwest Alaska community.

Former Sen. Stevens killed in plane crash

by Channel 2 News Staff — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:06:00 AKDT

Former Sen. Ted Stevens and four other people were killed in a plane crash Monday.

Begich, Murkowski agree on need for oil spill legislation

by Channel 2 News staff and The Associated Press — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 04:12:00 AKDT

As the U.S. Senate kicks off its August break, Sen. Mark Begich says oil spill legislation is at the top of its to-do list once the recess is over.

Young won't comment on federal investigation closure

by Rebecca Palsha — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 05:27:00 AKDT

U.S. Rep. Don Young’s opponents in the race for his seat want answers Thursday, after his office announced that the Department of Justice finished its investigation of Young and decided not to prosecute him.

Begich, Murkowski split votes on Medicaid bill

by Channel 2 News staff — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 05:20:00 AKDT

Alaska's U.S. senators split on legislation that would extend increased federal support for Medicaid funding.

Young says he will not be prosecuted

by Channel 2 News Staff — Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:18:00 AKDT

U.S. Rep. Don Young sent out a statement Wednesday saying that his legal team has been notified that after full cooperation from Young, the Public Integrity Section of the Department of Justice has concluded their investigation and declined prosecution of the Congressman.

Group: Initiative opponent breaks disclosure rules

by The Associated Press — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:43:00 AKDT

A group supporting a parental notification initiative for minors seeking abortions says an opposition group is breaking state disclosure rules.

Alaska delegation supports ConocoPhillips permit renewal

by Channel 2 News Staff — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 14:05:00 AKDT

Alaska's congressional delegation supports the extension of oil company ConocoPhillips' export permit.

Begich: Tax oil to fund Arctic spill cleanup research

Interview by Megan Baldino — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:58:00 AKDT

From oil legislation to financial regulation reform, U.S. lawmakers have a busy agenda after the 4th of July break. Alaska Sen. Mark Begich is back in the state for the week, and joined Channel 2 to talk about some of these upcoming issues.

Murkowski not impressed by Kagan

by Channel 2 News Staff — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 13:25:00 AKDT

Hawaii and Alaska denied mail delivery hearings

by The Associated Press — Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:17:00 AKDT

Postal regulators are denying a request to hold public hearings in Hawaii and Alaska on a proposal to eliminate Saturday mail delivery.

Eight Alaska towns seek to kill land bill

by Mary Pemberton — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:54:00 AKDT

Palin endorses GOP challenger in Alaska Senate

by Mark Thiessen — Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:00:00 AKDT

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has endorsed a challenger to incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski in the Republican August primary.

Senate could address Wall Street reform next week, Begich says

Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 AKDT

by Channel 2 News staff

Alaska delegation united in push for offshore oil revenue sharing

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 AKDT

by Ted Land

Tea party group turning attention to Alaska

by The Associated Press — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 AKDT

A national tea party group is turning its focus to Alaska's U.S. Senate race.