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On Monday, Gov. Dunleavy, Sen. Sullivan and Rep. Begich held a press conference on the approval of the Rural Health Transformation Program in Anchorage. Full video: www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/...

Schedule change: Due to adjustments in other programming, recent Alaska Supreme Court oral arguments will now air on KTOO 360TV Sunday mornings starting at 9:30. Have your morning coffee with the court starting this weekend! ☕👩‍⚖️https://www.ktoo.org/gavel/schedule/

The governor has appointed two new members to the Alaska House. Garret Nelson and Steve St. Clair will replace former representatives Cathy Tilton and George Rauscher, who will now serve in the Senate. #akleg Gov. Dunleavy's press release: gov.alaska.gov/governor-dun...

Happy winter solstice from your capital city! In one month the legislative session will be underway, but for now let’s enjoy the holidays and be thankful we live in the most beautiful state 🎄

Watch this annual Alaska holiday tradition statewide on KTOO 360TV, online, or listen on your local public radio station.

The Alaska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the case of Tanuk S. v. State today at 1:30. Watch live at gavelalaska.org. This case will air on KTOO 360TV on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

At his annual holiday open house on Dec. 9, the Republican governor told reporters he isn’t planning to revive his push to reform the state’s schools. (From @alaskapublic.org)

The governor must release a proposed FY 2027 budget by December 15. #akleg www.ktoo.org/2025/12/11/d...

The Gavel Alaska at-ease playlist was not on anyone’s list. #akleg

Dunleavy appoints Rauscher and Tilton to Alaska Senate, opening two House vacancies, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/26/d...

While a change in the balance of power isn't likely, the House and Senate will look a little different come January. #akleg www.ktoo.org/2025/11/25/e...

Are you interested in live video production and politics? KTOO is looking for full and part-time Gavel Alaska crew members for the upcoming legislative session! Apply online at ktoo.org/job-opportunities. #akleg

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/...

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-...

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, 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.

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 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

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

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

We're getting word that the Senate is delayed until 11:00. The House still plans to convene at 10, with a joint session happening this afternoon. #akleg

Good Saturday morning from your state capital! A special legislative session begins today at 10:00. We’re expecting veto override votes on several bills at some point today. Watch us live on KTOO 360TV or at gavelalaska.org. #akleg

The first special session of the 34th Legislature begins on Saturday. Watch Gavel Alaska for live coverage starting at 10 a.m. #akleg

Two press releases sent minutes apart Monday afternoon reveal vastly different expectations between the governor and legislative majorities regarding the upcoming special session. #akleg

The special session called by Gov. Dunleavy is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 2. #akleg

Legislators must vote in the first five days of the special session on any potential veto overrides. At least one majority member is expected to be absent during the August special session. #akleg alaskabeacon.com/2025/07/02/a...

Gov. Dunleavy has called a special session of the Alaska Legislature beginning on August 2 in Juneau. Subjects are education and creation of a Department of Agriculture. #akleg

The Alaska Supreme Court wraps up its June calendar this morning at 9:30. Watch oral arguments live or on-demand at gavelalaska.org.