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Crowds greet Kenai’s first marijuana store
KENAI — Dozens of people waited in line to be the first ones in Kenai’s first marijuana shop…
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AP&T board chairman dies
The executive board chairman of Alaska Power and Telephone has died. William Squires, who joined the company’s board…
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State asks for comments on timber sale plan
The state’s Division of Forestry is asking for the public’s opinion on requirements it intends to impose on…
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Bethel weighs shutting down bus system
BETHEL — The city of Bethel may put an end to its public transportation system due to low…
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Anchorage School Board approves $58.5M bond package
ANCHORAGE — The Anchorage School Board has approved a $58.5 million bond package that would cover the costs…
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Ketchikan approves ‘sobering center’ resolution
KETCHIKAN — The Ketchikan City Council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution that could result in the establishment…
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Hydaburg mayor named chairman of Federal Subsistence Board
ANCHORAGE — Hydaburg Mayor Anthony Christianson has been named chairman of the Federal Subsistence Board. The appointment was…
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Survey: Ferry Tustumena still safe to sail
The ferry Tustumena is safe to sail. On Monday, the members of the Alaska Marine Transportation Advisory Board…
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In Alaska, marijuana nearly as common as tobacco
According to the results of an annual survey conducted by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services,…
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Alaska traffic death rate rising
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities revealed Tuesday that traffic accidents in the 49th state are…
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Murkowski protests gun limits for marijuana users
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is protesting the federal government’s restrictions on firearms and ammunition sales to legal…
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Alaska blood bank denies allegations of financial misconduct
ANCHORAGE — The Blood Bank of Alaska is defending itself against claims from employees that it put residents…
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Governor unharmed by quake
Gov. Bill Walker was unharmed by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck northern Japan early Tuesday morning local…
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Group sues over lack of info in Alaska Railroad LNG project
ANCHORAGE — An environmental group filed a lawsuit Monday against the Federal Railroad Administration for failing to disclose…
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Alaskans vow pushback if Trump targets Denali
ANCHORAGE — Among Donald Trump’s many promises on his way to the White House was a tweeted vow…
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GCI roaming income drops under new deals
ANCHORAGE – Financial agreements made in late 2015 are still eating into the bottom line for General Communications…
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Report: Ferry system should become state-owned corporation
A new report commissioned by Southeast Conference recommends that the Alaska Marine Highway System become a state-backed corporation…
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Getting her jam on: Ketchikan woman ramps up production
KETCHIKAN — What started as a pastime for Julie Lekwauwa has blossomed into a cottage industry business: Julie’s…
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Unpopular timber proposals postponed to January
KETCHIKAN — Proposed timber sales on Deer Mountain and in Petersburg are on hold as officials consider public…
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Marijuana money already reaching state coffers, but industry isn’t yet self-funding
The state of Alaska will begin to collect its first marijuana taxes this month, but records from the…