Alaska Wildlife Alliance v. Rue

OPINION

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA) sought disclosure of public employee and private contractor names and time sheets maintained by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (Department or ADF & G). The Department refused to disclose certain names and time sheets. AWA appealed to the Commissioner of ADF & G. The Commissioner upheld the Department’s refusal. On appeal, the superior court affirmed. The superior court also concluded that AWA was not entitled to attorney’s fees as a prevailing public interest litigant. AWA appeals the superior court’s…