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Wednesday, November 19, 10:15 a.m. Richard Watkinson v. State of Alaska, Department of Corrections

The Alaska Supreme Court wraps up its November oral argument calendar on Wednesday. Watch live at gavelalaska.org or catch up on recent cases Sunday afternoons at 2:30 on KTOO 360TV. ktoo.org/video/gavel/...

Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower says he'll resign to campaign for lieutenant governor Shower, a Republican, is the sitting state Senate minority leader and has served in the body since 2018. He's running alongside gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson.

In an interview, Shower said he was concerned his duties as a legislator would create roadblocks in the campaign.

(From @alaskapublic.org)

The Alaska Supreme Court is in session today with two cases. Watch oral arguments live at gavelalaska.org.

The legislative task force charged with making recommendations on education funding before the 2027 Legislature convenes is holding a meeting in Juneau on Thursday morning. Watch live coverage on TV or online. www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/... #akleg

Alaska Supreme Court oral arguments today:
11:00 - State of Alaska, et al. v. Planned Parenthood
1:30 - Alaskans for Honest Elections; Ranked Choice Education Association v. Alaska Public Offices Commission & Alaskans for Better Elections
Watch both cases live on KTOO 360TV or at gavelalaska.org

The Alaska Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in two significant cases on Wednesday. Watch live coverage on KTOO 360TV and at gavelalaska.org.
11:00 case background: alaskabeacon.com/2024/09/04/a...
1:30 case background: alaskabeacon.com/2024/06/21/s...

Gov. Dunleavy and state emergency officials took questions from reporters in Bethel and provided an update on recovery efforts after touring Kwigillingok and Kipnuk following the remnants of Typhoon Halong. Watch => www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/...

The 2025 Alaska Federation of Natives convention takes place this Thursday through Saturday in Anchorage. Watch AFN live statewide on KTOO 360TV beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. www.ktoo.org/360tv/where-...

Gov. Dunleavy holds a press conference to provide an update on the west coast storm. He is joined by Sen. Sullivan, Sen. Murkowski, Rep. Begich, cabinet members and emergency officials. Watch: www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/...

KTOO 360TV will once again carry this year's First Alaskans Institute Elders & Youth Conference. Watch live starting Sunday at 3:00 p.m. How to watch => www.ktoo.org/360TV/where-...

Building a Bridge to Transformation A statement from KTOO President and General Manager, Justin Shoman Juneau, AK - September 18th: Two months ago today, at the President's behest, Congress

Oct. 1 is a historic day. It marks the official end of federal funding for public radio and television.

But public media endures: independent, resilient and powered by you. Here at KTOO, we’ll keep telling the stories that matter to Juneau and Alaska.

We may be defunded, but we remain determined.

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes interior design bill, his eighth veto so far this year | Alaska Beacon Dunleavy has vetoed almost a quarter of all bills that passed the House and Senate during the regular session this spring.

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes interior design bill, his eighth veto so far this year, reports James Brooks via the @alaskabeacon.com

The Alaska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in three cases this morning. Watch these and all Supreme Court cases live or on-demand at gavelalaska.org.

Managing Editor - KTOO KTOO is hiring a managing editor to lead our small but mighty newsroom. This person will shape editorial decisions, set priority for KTOO news coverage and ensure the distribution of high quality…

KTOO is hiring a managing editor to lead our small but mighty newsroom. Open until filled with an initial screening of candidates beginning Monday, September 15, 2025.

The Alaska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the case of State v. Gerdes today at 1:30. Watch live at gavelalaska.org.

In a letter, Gov. Dunleavy says he will not be calling another special session immediately following the current 30-day session, but may call additional special sessions next year if the Legislature does not address his education priorities in the next regular session. #akleg

“We’re having a discussion, I’ll let you know,” he said during a press briefing in Anchorage on Wednesday. #akleg

This morning, Gov. Dunleavy signed an MOU on federal permitting assistance and was joined by Rep. Begich and several members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources to discuss resource development in Alaska. Watch: www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/...

Sunday’s Senate and House technical sessions have both officially been canceled. The special legislative session will expire Sunday evening at midnight. #akleg

The Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases this morning. Watch at gavelalaska.org.

The House and Senate are both adjourned until Sunday, August 31st at 10:00 a.m. for technical sessions. #akleg

We're starting to see some activity on the floor. Watch our coverage starting shortly at gavelalaska.org or on KTOO 360TV. #akleg

The Senate and House are now delayed to a call of the chair. We’ll update when we have an updated start time. #akleg

As part of the 30 day special session that began on August 2, the Senate and House are holding technical floor sessions today. In a technical session, no business is conducted and a quorum is not required. #akleg

Alaska lawmakers override Dunleavy’s education funding veto The vote was the second successful veto override after lawmakers convened Saturday for a special session called by Dunleavy.

Alaska lawmakers voted today to overrode Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of some $51 million in state funding for public schools.

Governor Dunleavy has also announced a press availability following the Joint Majority press availability this afternoon. #akleg

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The Senate and House Majorities are planning a press availability following today’s session. We’ll have live coverage on KTOO 360TV and gavelalaska.org #akleg

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We're live with the Joint Legislative Session to consider overriding Gov. Dunleavy's vetoes. Proceedings are delayed a bit awaiting all members to arrive. Watch --> gavelalaska.org #akleg

The House is also delayed until 11:00. The Joint Legislative Session is now delayed until 1:00 p.m. #akleg