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Unseasonable warmth creates hazards in rugged rural Alaska
ANCHORAGE — Winter is off to a late start in parts of the nation’s largest — and usually…
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In State of the State, Walker promotes self-sufficiency as solution to Alaska’s problems
With allusions to grit, determination and self-reliance, Gov. Bill Walker delivered his annual State of the State address…
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Despite Alaska votes, Congress again approves warrantless wiretapping
Despite the ‘no’ votes of Alaska’s Congressional delegation, Congress has passed a measure extending the federal government’s warrantless…
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Former state senator Huggins quits governor race
Former state senator Charlie Huggins has announced he is suspending his campaign for governor. Huggins, who represented Wasilla…
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Alaska remains No. 1 state for gun deaths
Alaska has the highest rate of firearm deaths in the nation, according to national figures newly finalized by…
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Could false nuke alert happen on the Kenai Peninsula?
HOMER — In September 2014, the National Weather System sent out a false tsunami alarm, triggering tsunami warning…
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Report confirms lawmaker harassed staff
An investigation by the Alaska Legislature’s internal watchdog has confirmed that former Rep. Dean Westlake, D-Kiana, sexually harassed…
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Two measures still on track for 2018 ballot
The backers of two ballot measures are turning in their required signatures to the Alaska Division of Elections,…
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Tropical heat wave sends temperatures to record levels
For a brief moment Sunday, the southernmost tip of Alaska was warmer than the southernmost tip of Florida.…
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10 candidates vie to fill Sen. Dunleavy’s seat, as he resigns to run for governor
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Republicans are expected to finalize their short list of candidates to replace Sen. Mike Dunleavy in…
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Legislator seeks ceasefire in bar wars
Alaska’s House Majority Leader has proposed a way to end the trouble afflicting distilleries in Alaska. On Friday,…
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Juneau legislators ‘worried’ about upcoming session
Juneau’s three-person delegation to the Alaska Legislature told a well-attended town hall meeting Thursday night that they are…
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Report: Health problems could arise as Alaska warms
ANCHORAGE — Climate change in Alaska has the potential to create serious physical and mental health problems for…
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Alaska-class ferry misses goal: Parts to be built Outside
As Alaska struggles to solve a multibillion-dollar annual deficit, it seems like a distant dream: A state, flush…
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Three finalists named to replace Westlake in Legislature
The Alaska Democratic Party has announced three finalists to fill the vacant seat in the Alaska House of…
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Alaska’s population falls for first time in 29 years as thousands flee state
Alaska’s population fell for the first time in 29 years as the statewide oil-driven recession continued through 2017,…
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Rep. Tammie Wilson alleges bullying by former state senator
Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, is sharing her own story of being bullied in the state Legislature as…
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State commission balks at cutting legislators’ pay
A state commission charged with setting the salaries of legislators will not recommend a 10 percent pay cut…
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Marijuana Control Board seeks to fill vacancy
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board is collecting applications from Alaskans interested in filling a seat vacated by the…
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Land swap for King Cove road in refuge considered again
ANCHORAGE — The Interior Department will explore a land exchange that could lead to construction of a road…