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Digital atlas boosts Alaska Native place names
ANCHORAGE — During a recent walk along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Dena’ina historian Aaron Leggett pointed to…
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Norwegian artifacts found in Petersburg
PETERSBURG — Artifacts left behind by Norwegian settlers are on display at one of Petersburg’s oldest buildings. Carpenters…
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Anchorage’s only fire investigator to get long-needed help
ANCHORAGE — One of the most recent graduates from the Anchorage Police Department academy will soon bring long-needed…
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Homer students explore dance, storytelling
HOMER — Long-time Homer artist Eddie Wood’s November residency at West Homer Elementary School culminated with a goofy,…
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FAA techs briefly stranded on isolated island
A pair of FAA technicians found themselves on the wrong end of an aerial accident earlier this month,…
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DOT plans millions in ferry terminal improvements next summer
In addition to the road projects it’s planning for next summer, the Alaska Department of Transportation is preparing…
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Greens Creek permit up for renewal
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is preparing to renew the air quality control permit for the Greens…
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Permanent Fund seeks financial experts
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. is seeking a financial expert to fill a vacancy on its three-person Investment…
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Artists plan to rebuild damaged display
ANCHORAGE — Creators of a public art installation damaged by tides and high winds at an Anchorage beach…
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New trailer could boost size of Fairbanks LNG deliveries
ANCHORAGE — A state agency will evaluate a new semi-truck trailer that could carry larger loads of liquefied…
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Avalanche danger slows search for missing Hatcher Pass skier
ANCHORAGE — Avalanche danger is continuing to hamper search efforts for a man missing at Hatcher Pass. Anchorage…
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Gay marriage is legal but not on tribal lands
FLAGSTAFF — Cleo Pablo married her longtime partner when gay weddings became legal in Arizona and looked forward…
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Marijuana club opens in former wine bar
FAIRBANKS — A marijuana club that allows consumption but not sales quietly opened this week in Fairbanks and…
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POW fears of borough annexation rekindle
Rumors are once again rolling that the Ketchikan Gateway Borough might annex some or all of Prince of…
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Alaska’s Arteries: A visual map of ferry system anemia
The Alaska Marine Highway system has long been the transportation lifeblood of Southeast Alaska. (Mobile users may view…
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Not guilty plea in abduction, rape case
FAIRBANKS — A not guilty plea was entered in the case of a man accused of repeatedly raping…
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Alaska, British Columbia sign transboundary MOU
Gov. Bill Walker and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday morning committing to…
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Not guilty plea entered in Alaska abduction, rape case
FAIRBANKS — A not guilty plea was entered in the case of a man accused of repeatedly raping…
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Alaska, British Columbia leaders sign cooperative agreement
JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark have signed a cooperative agreement, committing to…
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Savvy skiers, snowboarders never pay full price
TACOMA — If I bought lift tickets at the ski resort closest to home for my wife, two…