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Murkowski is money leader in Senate race; Stock raises $270K
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski brought in more than $700,000 toward her re-election bid during the first…
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‘Aviation father’ took young pilot under his wing
They both loved to fly. Both were addicted to the sound of a prop being started; to that…
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Amateur glassblower hones craft from garage
KENAI — Kenai resident Jack Dean has an admittedly modest setup, from which he can turn out 10…
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Alaska aquarium replaces fossil fuel with seawater system
ANCHORAGE — Thousands of people visit the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward for a look at Steller sea…
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Public school tutor sentenced to 35 years for sexual abuse
FAIRBANKS — A former Fairbanks public school tutor maintained his innocence Thursday as he was sentenced to 35…
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Equipment failure shuts down UA Fairbanks power plant
FAIRBANKS — An equipment failure at the University of Alaska Fairbanks power plant shut off heat and hot…
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Marijuana grower sentenced to 60 days for $1.5M operation
HOMER — A Homer man who grew an estimated $1.5 million worth of cannabis at an indoor grow…
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Alcohol bill OK’d with provisions for pot biz
JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature passed a bill Friday allowing national criminal history checks on people applying for…
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Nenana Ice Classic jackpot set at $300,000
ANCHORAGE — The manager of the Nenana (nee-NA-nah) Ice Classic says winners this year will split $300,000. Cherrie…
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Failures led to mishandling sex assault cases
ANCHORAGE — Widespread systemic failures, including the lack of a capable staff, contributed to the University of Alaska…
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Salaries spotlighted as session continues
ANCHORAGE — Most state employees will give up some, but not all, pay increases in the latest round…
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Coast Guard, Sitka vessel aid boater, dog
SITKA — The Coast Guard and Sitka Police Department’s emergency response vessel went to the rescue of a…
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Village public safety officer held on assault charges
ANCHORAGE — A 68-year-old man employed as a village public safety officer in Emmonak has been charged with…
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Police arrest man suspected of shooting at patrol car
ANCHORAGE — A man suspected of shooting at an Anchorage police officer in a patrol car has been…
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ConocoPhillips to add wells at CD5 site in Alpine Field.
ANCHORAGE — ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. says it’s adding wells and other infrastructure at its CD5 site in the…
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Investigation begins into fire at pipeline pump station
ANCHORAGE — An investigation has started into the fire that briefly shut down the trans-Alaska pipeline. KTUU reported…
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Juneau entrepreneur looks to sell ocean water to California
KETCHIKAN — A Juneau entrepreneur is asking the state to approve his plan to collect fresh water from…
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Lawmakers leave several bills behind in extended session
JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers have gone into an extended session to deal with the budget, taxes and criminal…
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Sitka city attorney asked to resign after evaluation
SITKA — Sitka’s city attorney Robin Schmid has resigned, effective June 1. The City and Borough of Sitka…
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Kenai Assembly withdraws marijuana ordinance
KENAI — The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday opted not to introduce a controversial ordinance asking voters…