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Alaska’s shutdown doom is now one month away
The letters came off the printer on Tuesday afternoon with the regularity of a ticking clock. There is…
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Friends, family mourn Juneau pilot killed in plane crash
The pilot of Saturday’s fatal plane crash south of Haines is being remembered as an outgoing and smart…
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Legislature approves some fixes to last year’s criminal justice reform
Alaska’s prosecutors, police and rape victims are getting some extra help from the Alaska Legislature. In one of…
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Juneau hits 70 degrees for the first time in 2017
Alaska’s capital city saw a high temperature of 71 degrees Tuesday, hitting the 70-degree mark at Juneau International…
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Salmon defenders propose 2018 ballot initative, predict huge fish fight
A group of the state’s staunchest salmon defenders is proposing a ballot initiative that seeks to strengthen legal…
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Gov. Walker calls lawmakers into special session
The Alaska Legislature is headed into a special session. On Wednesday night, the Alaska House of Representatives and…
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Legislature allows Uber, Lyft to operate in Alaska
Alaska’s future with Uber is in the hands of Gov. Bill Walker. On Wednesday, the Alaska Senate voted…
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Legislature rejects transgender man for Human Rights Commission
The Alaska Legislature has refused to confirm the appointment of a transgender Fairbanks man to the state’s human…
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Alaska lawmakers ask themselves: How much longer?
Wednesday is the 121st and final day of the Alaska Legislature’s 2017 regular session. There’s more to come.…
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Wasilla Republican asks Alaska Legislature to criminalize abortion
Wasilla Republican David Eastman has proposed a measure making abortion illegal in the state of Alaska. On Monday,…
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Crew of visiting U.S. Navy destroyer have one thing atop their menu
Two months out from their home port of Pearl Harbor, the crew of the destroyer USS O’Kane have…
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After nearly a decade of opposition, Alaska may pass ID card legislation
Alaska is closer than ever to becoming part of the national ID system known as REAL ID. On…
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On Uber, Alaska House takes the scenic route
One vehicle is stalled, but a second is driving forward. On Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives voted…
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New traffic system signals smoother driving
If you haven’t noticed it, it’s working. In October, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities installed…
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Senate kills income tax
The Alaska Senate on Friday voted 15-4 to kill an income tax proposed by the House, all but…
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U.S. Navy destroyer O’Kane arrives in Juneau Saturday
For the first time since 2008, Alaska’s capital city will welcome a U.S. Navy warship. On Saturday, the…
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Senate drains savings account to cover oil subsidies
Alaska’s Senate voted Thursday to drain one of the state’s remaining savings accounts to make a big down…
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Parish finds friendly crowd for income tax
Rep. Justin Parish found a friendly crowd Tuesday evening as the Alaska Legislature prepares for a final vote…
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House censures Rep. Eastman for ‘village’ abortion comments
The Alaska House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to censure Rep. David Eastman, R-Wasilla, for his recent comments…
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No one wants the ferry Taku
No one wants the ferry Taku. According to the Alaska Marine Highway System, no one has met the…