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Prosecutors reach plea deal in 2015 fatal shooting

ANCHORAGE — A man who shot and killed a woman and wounded two other people in Eagle River…

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4 charged in string of Anchorage car thefts, burglaries

ANCHORAGE — Four Anchorage men suspected of stealing thousands of dollars of property have been indicted by a…

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Man with long gun robs Anchorage liquor store, steals cash

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are looking for a man who robbed a midtown liquor store early Sunday morning.…

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In Fed we trust: Alaska tribes can create ‘Indian Country’

Editor’s note: This story has been edited to clarify July’s Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. A decision Monday…

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A dozen state lawmakers face challenges in Alaska primary

JUNEAU — A dozen Alaska state legislators face challenges from within their parties during Tuesday’s primary election. In…

From left to right, Lisa Murkowski, Bob Lochner, Thomas Lamb and Paul Kendall are the four Republican candidates in this Tuesday's (Aug. 16, 2016) U.S. Senate primary.

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No Joe Miller this time, but three challengers for Murkowski

Editor’s Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are Tuesday, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on…

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DEA rules marijuana to remain at highest drug classification

WASHINGTON — Marijuana will remain on the government’s list of most highly regulated and dangerous drugs, the Obama…

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Ketchikan youth detention facility to close due to budget

KETCHIKAN — A youth detention center in Ketchikan is closing due to the state’s ongoing budget problems and…

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US rig count up 17 this week to 481, Texas up 13

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 17…

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Kodiak police end body camera policy due to privacy concerns

KODIAK — Kodiak police will no longer wear body cameras due to equipment issues and privacy concerns. Police…

In this Aug. 7 photo, Eva Wise poses with her Rhode Island Red Bantam chicken named Reyna at the Cluck Hut at the Tanana Valley State Fair in Fairbanks.

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Young animal raisers find colorful variety in chickens

FAIRBANKS — In addition to the bustle of the rides, rich smells of the fried food and twang…

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Alaska church works to rebuild after building collapse

BETHEL — A church in the southwest Alaska village of Nunapitchuk, where half the population is part of…

U.S. Rep. Don Young speaks at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday.

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Don Young faces three Republican challengers on Tuesday

Editor’s Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are on Tuesday, and except for the incumbents, most of the names…

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Fairbanks borough delays rules for pot cafes

FAIRBANKS — Another Alaska municipality is holding off on establishing local rules for marijuana consumption until regulators work…

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Mother gets 7 years in jail after stabbing son with scissors

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage woman will spend seven years in jail for stabbing her young son in the…

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Man sought in village homicide arrested after standoff

ANCHORAGE — A 27-year-old southeast Alaska man sought on a first-degree murder warrant was arrested Tuesday night after…

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Driver in fatal Atka crash leaves hospital, goes to jail

ANCHORAGE — The van driver suspected of driving impaired in a crash that killed three on an Aleutian…

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Slana woman dies in SUV crash on Nabesna Road

GLENNALLEN — A 55-year-old passenger riding in a sport utility vehicle died Tuesday night in a one-vehicle crash…

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Teen airlifted to Anchorage after crash near Nikiski

NIKISKI — A Kenai teenager was flown to Anchorage with serious injuries after a crash Thursday morning on…

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Pickup crashes into car, house, causes natural gas leak

ANCHORAGE — A pickup crashed into a car and an Anchorage house, setting off a natural gas leak…