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Study: Alaskans love guns to death
Alaska has the highest rate of gun ownership in the United States. It also has one of the…
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Kodiak senator is first to seek lieutenant governor’s office
A two-time Alaska Senate President with 19 years of experience in the Alaska Legislature has become the first…
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July’s weather was a busted summer, but forecasters are optimistic for August
Lead forecaster Rick Fritsch of Juneau’s National Weather Service office said it best. “July of 2017 was in…
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State revenue commissioner Hoffbeck will resign
After three years trying to convince Alaskans of the severity of the state’s fiscal crisis, Revenue Commissioner Randy…
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Alaska’s marijuana industry is enjoying a summer boom
Alaska’s legal marijuana market is going through a summer boom, with a record 547 pounds of cannabis flower…
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Coast Guard nixes idea of ride-sharing for boats
Uber and Lyft can take you to the beach. Don’t count on them for rides beyond the tideline.…
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Analysis: Despite health care vote, Alaska’s senators still align with Trump on most issues
Let’s go for a drive. I’ll meet you at the Douglas Breeze-In, and we’ll head down the road…
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Walker OKs capital budget
Gov. Bill Walker signed Alaska’s capital construction budget without ceremony or vetoes Monday in the Capitol, fulfilling a…
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The simple (Alaskan) guide to what happened in Congress this week
The Affordable Care Act is here to stay, and that’s in large part because of Sen. Lisa Murkowski.…
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Senator diagnosed with breast cancer
Alaska’s legislators had to put their lives on hold during an extraordinary 181 days of session. Sen. Shelley…
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Legislature passes $1.4 billion capital budget
In a one-day special session Thursday, the Alaska Legislature passed a $1.4 billion capital construction budget, then adjourned…
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Legislature starts third special session today
Gov. Bill Walker killed Juneau Access. The Alaska Legislature will bury it. The 30th Legislature starts its third…
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If everything goes as planned, Thane Ore House will burn down
The fire comes before the fireweed. On Thursday night, the City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors…
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Ask the right questions about drugs
There is an epidemic of individuals dying or becoming debilitated by using recreational mind-altering drugs. America appears to…
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U.S. Senate looks to renew ‘Frankenfish’ import ban
With support from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Congress is preparing to renew a ban on the importation of genetically…
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Echo Ranch land swap goes ahead
The state of Alaska is almost finished with a deal swapping a portion of Point Bridget State Park…
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Admiral: Juneau in running to host new Coast Guard cutter
The head of the U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska said Thursday that Alaska’s capital may host a new…
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Lawmakers return to Juneau next week
The Alaska Legislature is coming back to Juneau. Don’t expect lawmakers to stay long. On July 27, the…
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Chinese spy ship cruises off Alaska
A Chinese surveillance ship was in the Gulf of Alaska last week when the U.S. Missile Defense Agency…
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Power Shift: Canadians buy Juneau electric company
Canadian power giant Hydro One will buy Avista, the parent company of Alaska Electric Light and Power, for…