Gavel Alaska

01/09/2026

The first release of pre-filed bills for the 2026 legislative session is underway today. The second release will be Friday, January 16. View the new bills here: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Prefile/34

12/30/2025

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: https://www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/watch/?clientID=2147483647&eventID=2025121008

12/29/2025

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! 👩‍⚖️☕️

12/24/2025

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.

Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointments of Garret Nelson and Steve St. Clair to the Alaska House of Representatives. St. Clair will represent will District 26. He has lived in Wasilla for 15 years, is a retired Military Police First Sergeant, and spent 7 years in Juneau as a legislat...

12/22/2025

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 🎄Photo: Will Mader/KTOO

12/22/2025

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 🎄 (Photo: Will Mader/KTOO)

12/20/2025

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

Stay warm this Christmas holiday with Alaska Public Media’s warmest holiday tradition, Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings Across The State, co-hosted this year by Steve Heimel and Wesley Early.

Connecting Alaskans, from Utqiagvik to Juneau - and beyond - the show is an opportunity to hear and send festive greetings to loved ones no matter where they are.

Join in on the cheer Tuesday, December 23 at 10 a.m. on the radio, TV or stream.
📻 Alaska Public Media Radio KSKA FM (91.1 FM Anchorage, 91.9 FM Girdwood)
🎙️ public radio stations statewide
📺 KTOO 360 TV
📱 Facebook on
💻 YouTube on

12/18/2025

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.
https://www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/watch/?clientID=2147483647&eventID=2025121000

12/16/2025

The legislative session convenes on Tuesday, January 20.

Dunleavy has pushed lawmakers to expand charter schools and homeschool. But after lawmakers overrode his vetoes this year, Dunleavy says he's prioritizing other issues.

12/11/2025

The governor must release a proposed FY 2027 budget by December 15.

In the coming weeks, Alaska's governor says he plans to roll out a plan to stabilize the state's tumultuous finances.

12/10/2025

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

Last week, Spotify's Wrapped and Apple Music's Replay gave users their top songs, artists and genres of the year. That got us wondering — what did state lawmakers listen to most this year?

11/27/2025

A confirmation vote is scheduled for Saturday morning, and senators say they expect to approve the governor's picks.