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Heavy snow forecast for Turnagain Pass area

ANCHORAGE — The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy snow and strong winds in Alaska’s Turnagain Pass and…

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Alaska volcano erupts again

ANCHORAGE — A volcano is erupting again in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says a Coast…

In this Nov. 29, photo Emma Bohman, a sales associate at Skinny Raven sporting goods in Anchorage, shows two kinds of exterior cleats attached to running shoes.

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Footwear options abound to stay upright on ice

ANCHORAGE — Darrell Bachmann doesn’t wear ruby slippers, but when he clicks his heel, something magical happens. Bachmann…

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Governor’s budget would cut 76 DOT jobs

KENAI — The proposed cuts in Gov. Bill Walker’s fiscal year 2018 budget would fall heavily across the…

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For 2nd day, Alaska volcano eruption sparks aviation alert

For the second straight day, the Alaska Volcano Observatory issued its highest alert level for aviation when a…

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Board for Alaska gas line project to miss another deadline

JUNEAU — The state-sponsored corporation promoting development of Alaska’s North Slope gas is still in negotiations to take…

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New law aims to ease US-Canada air, land travel

MONTPELIER, Vt. — A new law that will make it easier for people to travel between Canada and…

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Murkowski, Sullivan support election probe

FAIRBANKS — Alaska’s Republican U.S. senators support investigating whether Russia meddled in the presidential election, a newspaper said.…

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PFD lawsuit goes to Supreme Court

An Anchorage senator’s fight to overturn Gov. Bill Walker’s $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend veto is headed to the…

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Kenai conference to recognize US purchase of Alaska in 1867

KENAI — Organizers on the Kenai Peninsula are putting together a conference marking the 150th anniversary of America’s…

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Juneau man sentenced for child porn

A 55-year-old Juneau man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court for distributing child pornography. On Wednesday afternoon,…

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Legislature and developers will meet in court

The developers and owners of a downtown Anchorage office block have opened a legal battle with the Alaska…

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After ousting its leader, state council on sexual assault hires a temp

Jayne Andreen has been named interim head of the state’s Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault on…

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Man charged in fatal shooting of son-in-law in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — A 55-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting his son-in-law during a family dispute in Anchorage.…

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Panel OKs moving policy changes ahead of legislative session

JUNEAU — The state will only pay for lawmakers to bring one vehicle with them for the coming…

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Fairbanks TSA equipment failure expected to cause delays

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks International Airport officials said travelers should expect delays after TSA screening equipment at the airport…

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Volcano eruption in Aleutian Islands sparks aviation alert

The Alaska Volcano Observatory issued its highest alert level for aviation Tuesday, after a volcano erupted in the…

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Alaska predicts rise in oil prices, drop in production

JUNEAU — The state Department of Revenue predicts an increase in oil prices next year will provide Alaska…

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AP FACT CHECK: Sarah Palin didn’t criticize black Santa

MINNEAPOLIS — A story claiming former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called for boycotting the Mall of America in…

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Gov. Walker, Young blast drilling restrictions

JUNEAU — Alaska political leaders are blasting an Obama administration decision Tuesday designating the bulk of U.S.-owned waters…