ANCHORAGE — ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. says it’s adding wells and other infrastructure at its CD5 site in the Alpine Field.The site is the first commercial… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — An investigation has started into the fire that briefly shut down the trans-Alaska pipeline.KTUU reported the vent fire at Pump Station 5 was… Continue reading
The commissioner of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development spoke about the department’s efforts to expand its apprenticeship programs during Thursday’s Juneau Chamber… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — A Juneau entrepreneur is asking the state to approve his plan to collect fresh water from the Pacific Ocean south of Ketchikan and… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers have gone into an extended session to deal with the budget, taxes and criminal justice reform, but some bills seem destined… Continue reading
SITKA — Sitka’s city attorney Robin Schmid has resigned, effective June 1.The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly announced the resignation Tuesday night at the… Continue reading
KENAI — The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday opted not to introduce a controversial ordinance asking voters whether commercial marijuana operations should be legal… Continue reading
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Barack Obama strained to ease tensions with Persian Gulf allies Thursday, pledging U.S. help in confronting Iran and other security… Continue reading
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. Navy officer relieved of commanding a Persian Gulf patrol ship allegedly failed to maintain equipment to the point… Continue reading
WINDSOR, England — Fate unexpectedly made her queen. Duty and endurance have made her an institution and an icon.Queen Elizabeth II turned 90 on Thursday… Continue reading
MIAMI — Players from the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates have expressed concerns about playing their two-game series next month in Puerto Rico because of… Continue reading
BEREA, Ohio — The Browns blew it again — badly. Of course they did, they’re the Browns.That’s one of many opinions floating around after Cleveland… Continue reading
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Donald Trump’s chief lieutenants pushed skeptical Republican leaders Thursday to embrace him as their likely presidential nominee, declaring he can deliver big… Continue reading
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hillary Clinton, sitting with relatives of victims of the Newtown school massacre, vowed Thursday to make sure gun violence is not ignored,… Continue reading
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — Prince, one of the most inventive and influential musicians of modern times with hits including “Little Red Corvette,” “Let’s Go Crazy” and… Continue reading
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ANCHORAGE — A 36-year-old inmate has been found dead at the Anchorage Correctional Complex.Department of Corrections officials said in a news release that Brian Pinkerton… Continue reading
Two downtown business owners tied to a Native art scam went to court this week. One walked out with a plea deal and the other… Continue reading
Cost-cutting legislators in the Alaska House of Representatives are advancing with a proposal to eliminate automatic salary increases for state employees until oil tops $90… Continue reading
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game still don’t know many details about Monday’s bear mauling near Haines.Forest Wagner, an assistant professor with University of… Continue reading
