The cruise industry was already booming in Alaska, but some locals say its continued growth is putting a strain on the environment tourists come for.

Dunleavy said before the start of this year’s session he is willing to consider a permanent increase of up to $200 million in education funding if legislators are willing to support his policy goals.

“Alaskans should know that the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian goods will make life more expensive for them, and ...