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Palin libel lawsuit against New York Times reinstated by federal court

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times is reinstated after an appeals court found her initial trial was compromised by a series of errors made by the judge.

POLITICS August 23

Alaska Republican drops out of three-way House race, dealing surprise blow to Democrats nationally

With the withdrawal of Nancy Dahlstrom, Alaska's House race now effectively becomes a race between Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Nick Begich III, now favoring the GOP.

POLITICS August 23

Alaska Supreme Court allows for potential popular repeal of controversial election system

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled a ballot initiative seeking the repeal of ranked-choice voting may appear on the ballot for November's general election.

ELECTIONS August 21

Three candidates advance in primary for Alaska's at-large district

Three candidates advance to the general election for Alaska's at-large congressional district after the state's primary.

Alaska August 20

Brown bear attacks hunters in Alaska, leaving one with gunshot wound after ensuing tussle: state troopers

The hunter, a 32-year-old man, was seriously injured after he was mauled by a brown bear in Alaska and then mistakenly shot, state troopers said.

LIFESTYLE August 15

On this day in history, August 15, 1935, entertainer Will Rogers, aviator Wiley Post killed in plane crash

Will Rogers and Wiley Post, icons of Depression-era America, were killed in a plane crash in the northern tip of Alaska on August 15, 1935, while seeking a mail route to Russia.

Missing Persons August 6

Texas family missing on Alaska vacation after boat capsizes off coast

A family from Troy, Texas, is feared dead after the boat they were on in Alaska capsized on Saturday. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended a search for the family on Sunday.

LIFESTYLE July 19

Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials

Officials in Kodiak, Alaska, are warning locals to be aware of eagles behaving aggressively after three recent bird attacks at a harbor left victims in stitches.

POLITICS July 10

New federal rule moves to protect military bases from nearby land sales to foreign actors

The Treasury released a rule on Wednesday that will allow more regulation of real estate transactions within certain mileage of sensitive or military installations.

Federal Courts July 10

Federal judge resigns from lifetime-tenured role after just 4 years

Joshua Kindred resigned as a U.S. District Court judge for Alaska effective Monday after an investigation determined the judge had committed misconduct.