Ex-leaders not budging after losing Alaska tribal dispute

ANCHORAGE — Former officials in an Alaska Native village are refusing to relinquish their old office and tribal records, despite a federal appeals panel’s finding… Continue reading

Settlement agreement reached in Seward coal terminal lawsuit

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Railroad and the company that transfers coal to ships at Seward have reached a settlement with environmental groups that sued over… Continue reading

Robert Lewis Dear talks to Judge Gilbert Martinez during a court appearance on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Dear, accused of killing three people and wounding nine others at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic on Nov. 27, was charged with first-degree murder. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post via AP, Pool)

Suspect: ‘I am a warrior for the babies’

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The man accused of killing three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic stunned a courtroom Wednesday when he declared himself… Continue reading

Robert Lewis Dear talks to Judge Gilbert Martinez during a court appearance on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Dear, accused of killing three people and wounding nine others at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic on Nov. 27, was charged with first-degree murder. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post via AP, Pool)

FBI: Calif. shooters radicalized at least 2 years ago

WASHINGTON — The two San Bernardino shooters were radicalized at least two years ago — well before one of them came to the U.S. on… Continue reading

Chicago mayor apologizes for teen’s death, vows reforms

CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, known for keeping vise-like control over Chicago and his own political image, finds himself in the weakest position of… Continue reading

Supreme Court torn over Texas affirmative action program

WASHINGTON (AP) — Torn as ever over race, the Supreme Court on Wednesday weighed whether it’s time to end the use of race in college… Continue reading

Officer testifies in his own defense at Freddie Gray trial

BALTIMORE (AP) — Officer William Porter was poised and calm as he testified in his own defense Wednesday, telling jurors that he didn’t call an… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2015
  • By JULIET LINDERMAN and DAVID DISHNEAU
  • Nation-World

Feeling like a Grinch? At least it won’t shorten your life

LONDON (AP) — There’s good news for grumpy women: Being happy apparently has no effect on how long you might live.That’s the conclusion of the… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker presents his fiscal year 2017 fiscal plan on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 in Anchorage.

Walker proposes big fix, including income tax, to solve state’s budget woes

Gov. Bill Walker has proposed the biggest changes to Alaska’s system of taxes and revenue since Jay Hammond signed legislation eliminating the state’s income tax… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker presents his fiscal year 2017 fiscal plan on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 in Anchorage.

Drawing new lines

When a charter school hoping to attract low-income students failed to get the green light by the Juneau Board of Education earlier this year, a… Continue reading

Ketchikan fishermen fined for violating Lacey Act

Three fishermen from Ketchikan admitted to violating a federal wildlife law on Tuesday for illegally catching halibut without the proper permits and selling it to… Continue reading

Alaska predicts sharp oil tax decline amid low prices

JUNEAU — The state of Alaska is projecting revenue from oil and gas production taxes at $172 million this year, a dramatic drop from two… Continue reading

First Lady Donna Walker spends time with her grandchildren, Walker Linderman, 11 months, and Mera Hobson, 7, as they wait for the doors to open for the Governor's Open House on Tuesday.

For governor, cookies come before budget’s main course

This morning, Gov. Bill Walker will unveil a complicated, multibillion-dollar plan to erase Alaska’s deficits and balance the state budget within four years.But first, there… Continue reading

First Lady Donna Walker spends time with her grandchildren, Walker Linderman, 11 months, and Mera Hobson, 7, as they wait for the doors to open for the Governor's Open House on Tuesday.

66-year-old Craig man accused of drug conspiracy

A 66-year-old Craig man is facing a federal drug conspiracy charge for allegedly possessing and intending to distribute half a pound of methamphetamine that was… Continue reading

Gastineau Demo to pause for the holidays

The demolition of the Gastineau Apartments will stop temporarily for the holidays on Dec. 17 and resume on Jan. 4, according to city officials.In the… Continue reading

JPD to discuss Juneau’s heroin crisis

Lt. Kris Sell of the Juneau Police Department will speak to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on the city’s heroin crisis.Heroin deaths and heroin-related crime… Continue reading

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 9

Social Media & Its Uses in the Workplace, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Details: 586-5718.Parks and Recreation Wednesday hike, 9:30… Continue reading

Mining sector in turmoil as Anglo American sheds 85,000

LONDON — The decision by a London-based mining company to shed 85,000 jobs is the sign of a global industry in crisis, with conglomerates reassessing… Continue reading

NCLB rewrite nears final OK

WASHINGTON — The nation is on the verge of a sweeping shift in education, with states poised to gain greater control over school accountability and… Continue reading

US life expectancy flat for third- straight year

NEW YORK — Life expectancy in the United States has stalled for three straight years, the government announced Wednesday.A child born last year can expect… Continue reading