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Lawmakers consider reused medical equipment
KENAI — Alaska’s Medicaid patients may soon be getting recycled wheelchairs and walkers under new legislation that could…
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Who are US Muslims?
When Donald Trump offered a “temporary” plan to block Muslims from entering the United States in response to…
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Ex-leaders not budging after losing Alaska tribal dispute
ANCHORAGE — Former officials in an Alaska Native village are refusing to relinquish their old office and tribal…
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Settlement agreement reached in Seward coal terminal lawsuit
ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Railroad and the company that transfers coal to ships at Seward have reached a…
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Walker proposes big fix, including income tax, to solve state’s budget woes
Gov. Bill Walker has proposed the biggest changes to Alaska’s system of taxes and revenue since Jay Hammond…
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Alaska predicts sharp oil tax decline amid low prices
JUNEAU — The state of Alaska is projecting revenue from oil and gas production taxes at $172 million…
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For governor, cookies come before budget’s main course
This morning, Gov. Bill Walker will unveil a complicated, multibillion-dollar plan to erase Alaska’s deficits and balance the…
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Report: Short review didn’t compromise lease sale
ANCHORAGE — A federal agency rushed through an environmental review of an Alaska offshore petroleum lease sale at…
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Jury finds Hawaii mother guilty of assaulting child on flight from Alaska
HONOLULU — A Hawaii mother was convicted Tuesday of assaulting her 15-month-old daughter during a May flight from…
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Bethel looks to housing project to retain workers
BETHEL — Bethel officials hope new housing for public safety, education and health professionals will help the city…
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Anchorage mayor pulls support from road project
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has withdrawn the city’s support for a controversial $20 million dollar transportation…
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Ag board to consider new director candidates
The Alaska Board of Agriculture and Conservation will meet at 1 p.m. Friday in Palmer to consider applicants…
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With temporary IDs, expect travel delays
Alaska’s temporary driver identification does not meet Transportation Security Administration standards and could lead to more TSA screening,…
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‘Mudflats’ blogger is new Democratic spokeswoman
Jeanne Devon, a political blogger known for her “The Mudflats” blog has been hired as the press secretary…
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DNR wants public feedback on fees
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is considering whether it should change many of the fees levied for…
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China Airlines jet strikes struck
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a China Airlines Boeing 747 struck a stair truck at Anchorage International…
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Adventure show star charged with hunting violations
ANCHORAGE — A former beauty queen who hosts an Outdoor Channel adventure show illegally shot an Alaska grizzly…
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Native biz deal with federal contracting changes
ANCHORAGE — Alaska Native regional corporations are receiving a decreasing amount of their revenue from a government contracting…
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Africa exchange student visits Russian village
KENAI — Cameroon exchange student Nouredine Mama was given two days’ notice before he was flown to Alaska…
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Ketchikan prohibits retail pot shops
KETCHIKAN — Retail marijuana shops will not be able to open within Ketchikan city limits. Thursday’s 5-2 vote…