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Statewide salmon harvests break records
As commercial salmon fishing season wraps up for the summer, numbers recently released by the Alaska Department of…
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Judge refuses last-minute request to throw out search warrant, evidence in murder trial
Defendant Christopher Strawn suffered another setback in his murder trial Wednesday as Judge Philip Pallenberg denied his request…
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Alaskans are getting fatter, report finds
Two-thirds of Alaska adults are obese or overweight, according to a report released Monday by the Alaska Department…
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Should Alaska roll back its criminal justice reform law?
Town hall meetings in Anchorage, Fairbanks and the Mat-Su have blown a windstorm of criticism against the criminal…
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Sullivan talks taxes on ‘milk run’ swing
As the U.S. Senate considers a sweeping revision of American income tax laws, Sen. Dan Sullivan is gathering…
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Judge overrules Lt. Gov. Mallott on fisheries ballot measure
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Mark Rindner has overruled Lt. Gov Byron Mallott: A proposed fisheries ballot initiative is…
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Lt. Gov. Mallott approves per diem ballot measure
Alaskans who think their legislators are overpaid will get to decide the issue. On Friday, Lt. Gov. Byron…
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Flu knocks murder from list of state’s top killers
Murder is no longer one of the 10 leading causes of death in Alaska. On Friday, the Alaska…
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Juneau’s legislators will hold a town hall before special session
If you’re concerned about crime or the state’s fiscal health, Juneau lawmakers want to hear from you. Juneau’s…
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Mallott approves two health care ballot measures
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott has approved two health care-related ballot measures, an act that allows backers to begin…
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Alaska marijuana sales break records for sixth straight month
On the same day that voters in Kenai and Fairbanks enthusiastically cast votes supporting Alaska’s legal marijuana industry,…
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Mines, roads and more may hinge on constitutional clause
The future of Pebble Mine, the Susitna dam and any trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline may be determined by…
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Advisers recommend Permanent Fund lower its expectations; trustees defer action
The Alaska Permanent Fund’s trustees are putting off advice from the fund’s advisers and staff to lower their…
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DEC rejects climate change petition
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has rejected a petition from a group of Alaska youths that sought…
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Alaska mayors again plead for Legislature to fix deficit
For the past two years, mayors across Alaska have pleaded for the Alaska Legislature to do something —…
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Arts council tries to put salmon (and Denali) on your plate
The Alaska State Council for the Arts is offering salmon on a plate. It’s also offering the aurora,…
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Businessman and activist Scott Hawkins files for governor
Anchorage businessman and political activist Scott Hawkins has joined the race for Alaska governor. According to the Alaska…
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Walker proposes payroll tax to fix (part of) the state deficit
To help solve Alaska’s multibillion-dollar annual deficit, Gov. Bill Walker is calling for a 1.5 percent payroll tax…
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Alaska Democrats fight in court to put independents on their primary ballot
For state attorney Margaret Paton-Walsh, it’s a Jenga tower waiting to collapse. For Alaska Democratic Party attorney Jon…
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Alaska Legislature’s mistake may shut down state ferry system
HAINES — A legislative mistake may mean a spring shutdown of the Alaska Marine Highway. Pat Pitney, director…