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Tustumena captain John Mayer explains the improvements to the ship's wheelhouse Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. (James Brooks photo)

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After an architect’s disturbing find, Southwest Alaska’s lifeline faces a deadline born of age

In mid-January, everyone aboard the ferry Tustumena was miserable. Each year, the Alaska Marine Highway System takes the…

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Gastineau Guiding rescues swimming deer in distress

JUNEAU — An Alaska whale-watching cruise turned into a rescue mission for an unusual aquatic species — a…

The Alaska Legislature's Anchorage offices will move out of this downtown building and into a cheaper one in the Spenard district.

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Legislature signs deal to buy Anchorage building for offices

The Alaska Legislature has signed an $11.8 million purchase agreement for Anchorage office space, allowing it to move…

Wednesday's decision explains the cause of the case.

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Appeals court throws out sentence of man who threatened community group

The Alaska Court of Appeals has thrown out the sentence of a man who threatened to kill the…

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Anchorage man charged in stabbing death

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage man was charged Thursday on two murder counts after police found a dead body…

In this March 3, 2016 photo, Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, listens during a Senate Education Committee hearing at the Capitol.

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New restrictions on sex ed become law

Gov. Bill Walker will allow a controversial bill restricting sex education to become law without his signature. House…

This Feb. 26, 2015 photo, shows an oil well on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation near Mandaree, North Dakota. U.S. officials announced plans Thursday, July 28, 2016, to speed up permitting for oil and gas drilling on federal and American Indian lands to reduce delays, as applications were projected to be down amid an ongoing price slump. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown)

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US to speed oil, gas permits amid sharp drop in applications

BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. officials announced plans Thursday to speed up permitting for oil and gas drilling on…

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Alaska group seeks input from fishermen on salmon habitat

KENAI — Alaska’s largest commercial fishing trade organization has launched an effort to learn more about habitat conditions…

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Former teller charged with credit union embezzlement

ANCHORAGE — A 23-year-old Anchorage resident was arraigned this week on a charge of embezzling from a credit…

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Alaska Democratic chair: Higher standard for women leaders

JUNEAU — Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and all woman leaders are held to a higher standard than…

Bureau of Land Management Director Neil Kornze signs a patent transferring 1 million acres of land to Kukulget Inc. of Savoonga and the Sivuqaq Inc. of Gambell during a ceremony on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, July 27, 2016.

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BLM finalizes transfer of St. Lawrence Island to village corporations

The Bureau of Land Management has officially signed over almost the entire landmass of St. Lawrence Island to…

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Anchorage police investigate shooting of teenage driver

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are investigating a shooting that left a teenage driver wounded. Anchorage television station KTVA…

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Harry Brower Jr elected new North Slope Borough mayor

JUNEAU — The North Slope Borough has a new mayor following a runoff election last week. Harry Brower…

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State regulators to take closer look at AEL&P’s diesel power plans

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska will take a closer look at Alaska Electric Light & Power’s under-construction diesel…

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Kodiak runway extends 600 feet into ocean for safety

KODIAK — If a jet needs a little extra space landing at the Kodiak airport, the runway has…

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Payment delays stall bulk water sales in Sitka

SITKA — Efforts to advance bulk water sales in Sitka have stalled amid missed payments. Members of the…

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Murkowski raises more than $730K during latest quarter

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski brought in more than $730,000 during the latest fundraising quarter. As of…

A technician draws blood with a syringe from a blood bag

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Blood Bank CEO: Export contract about inventory control, not financial benefits

In early summer, California blood banks had more Alaskan O negative blood than Anchorage. After moving into its…

The DMV building in Juneau on Sherwood Lane

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Head of DMV resigns

The leader of Alaska’s Department of Motor Vehicles has resigned. Amy Erickson was hired to run the DMV…

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Woman sentenced to 4 years in prison for toddler death

FAIRBANKS — A North Pole woman whose toddler son died of blunt force trauma has been sentenced to…