World & Nation
Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week.
Sept. 19, 2024
The governor’s veto stunned supporters of the measure, which would have forced insurance companies to cover up to a year’s supply of birth control.
Sept. 5, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
After clearing many hurdles in the state Legislature, Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill to require developers to put safeguards around their advanced AI models is one step closer to becoming law.
Aug. 29, 2024
The landslide in Ketchikan also damaged homes and infrastructure and prompted a mandatory evacuation of the area.
Aug. 26, 2024
California
A year ago, thousands of workers went on strike across California, and what became known as “hot labor summer” was reflected in mandatory wage increases and other state policy wins remarkable even for a Democratic-controlled Legislature sympathetic to union concerns.
Sept. 2, 2024
The unusual move pushes the Legislature into overtime to address energy affordability just as campaign season heats up in advance of the Nov. 5 election.
Sept. 1, 2024
Legislation to make kindergarten a requirement for all young students has failed again in the California Capitol.
Aug. 16, 2024
Climate & Environment
Senate Bill 610 sought to eliminate a decades-old system of classifying state and local lands into “moderate,” “high” or “very high” fire hazard zones.
Aug. 17, 2024
Some members of the Black caucus opposed the legislation, saying it would lead to too many people being sent to prison.
Aug. 12, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III says Russian and Chinese bombers flying together for the first time in international airspace off Alaska is concerning.
July 26, 2024