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Denali Park plans ‘soft opening’ of area restricted by bear
ANCHORAGE — Denali National Park officials are planning a “soft opening” next week of areas that had been…
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House adjourns without deficit fix; 36 months of savings remain
The Alaska House of Representatives has adjourned the fifth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature. At 2:31…
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Walker signs bill in support of Sweetheart Lake dam
Gov. Bill Walker smiled, sat down and lifted his pen. “This is a sweetheart piece of legislation,” he…
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Federal grant aims to restore habitat along Anchorage creek
ANCHORAGE — The state Division of Forestry will use a federal grant and matching funds to restore a…
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Police announce $7K reward in Alaska airport tire slashings
ANCHORAGE — A reward of more than $7,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in…
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Climbing season comes to a close on Denali
ANCHORAGE — The National Park Service says more than half the climbers who attempted to reach the summit…
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Truck slams into revelers in France, at least 75 dead
NICE, France — A truck loaded with weapons and hand grenades drove onto a sidewalk for more than…
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Puppy’s death sparks outrage, brings community together
FAIRBANKS — The shooting death of a puppy in the Fairbanks area has ignited community outcry as residents…
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Legislator files ethics complaint against governor
Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, has filed an ethics complaint against Gov. Bill Walker for a statement included…
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Senate rejects call for veto override; Legislature poised to adjourn with no action
The Alaska Legislature is poised to adjourn its fifth special session without taking any action to address the…
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Father of slain Dallas police officer thankful he and estranged son reconnected
EAGLE RIVER — A parent does not bury a child in the natural order of life. Yet, for…
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Officials launch Seward Highway speed limit project
ANCHORAGE — State transportation officials are testing out a new program on Seward Highway aimed at reducing congestion…
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Kenai school board to address transgender policy
This fall, the Kenai Peninsula School District’s Board of Education will address whether to add the terms “gender…
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Sullivan in contact with GOP convention organizers
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan could have a speaking role at next week’s national Republican convention. A…
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Rains help to a mild wildfire season so far
ANCHORAGE — A year after Alaska wildfires burned an area larger than Massachusetts, the state is on course…
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House will try to restore PFD, increase deficit
The Alaska House of Representatives has asked the state Senate to join it for a joint session at…
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Poll: Alaskans hugely support term limits for state legislators
A new survey from Anchorage-based pollster Ivan Moore has found Alaskans strongly in favor of term limits for…
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Murkowski won’t attend GOP convention with primary looming
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski will be traveling in Alaska next week as part of her re-election…
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Marijuana board holds special meeting
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board will hold a special meeting by telephone on Thursday to address an unclear…
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Heroin, cash seized at Kenai home; man, woman arrested
KENAI — A Kenai man is in custody after Alaska State Troopers and Kenai police seized nearly a…