Libertarian vice presidential nominee Bill Weld speaks to supporters at a campaign rally Friday in Anchorage.

Libertarian VP candidate finds Alaska open to his message

JUNEAU — Libertarian vice presidential nominee Bill Weld sees a receptive audience for his ticket’s message in Alaska, a state where he’s investing time in… Continue reading

Libertarian vice presidential nominee Bill Weld speaks to supporters at a campaign rally Friday in Anchorage.

Legal pot now on sale in Valdez

ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s first marijuana store is now in business, drawing a crowd from all over the state.Herbal Outfitters’ owner Richard Ballow says his store… Continue reading

US rig count up 4 this week to 557; North Dakota gains 5

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 4 this week to 557.A year ago, 775… Continue reading

Alaska board tweaks proposed rules for in-store pot use

JUNEAU — The public will get a chance to weigh in again on proposed rules that would allow people to smoke or consume marijuana products… Continue reading

Sutton man dies in highway crash

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say a 50-year-old Sutton man has died in a crash on the Glenn Highway in the Palmer area.Troopers said Keven… Continue reading

Hunting, fishing license fees to increase

ANCHORAGE — The state Department of Fish and Game has announced that fees will increase for sport fishing, hunting and trapping licenses starting next year.The… Continue reading

A milestone year for miners

ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s miners will have an opportunity to look back at the progress of three of the state’s flagship mines at the annual Alaska… Continue reading

When the internet is under attack

ANCHORAGE — October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and to end in a celebratory fashion, Dyn, a DNS service provider, was attacked on Oct. 21.… Continue reading

Gov adds Southeast Alaska to list for fish disaster aid

SITKA — State Sen. Bert Stedman of Sitka made a request to Gov. Walker last month asking the governor to consider adding Southeast Alaska to… Continue reading

Reform Party candidate lays out plan to sink Trump, Clinton

HELENA, Mont. — If you don’t want to see either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump in the White House, and you live in the Rocky… Continue reading

Fairbanks officer dies after surgery complications

ANCHORAGE - Fairbanks police say an officer who was shot last week has died.Police say Sgt. Allen Brandt died Friday after complications from surgery the… Continue reading

State’s marijuana office struggles with overload, but approves Juneau pot shop, testing lab

The Alaska Marijuana Control Board has approved plans for a new marijuana store on Front Street and Juneau’s first marijuana testing lab, but board members… Continue reading

Trump, Johnson added to online Alaska voter guide

ANCHORAGE — Alaska election officials say information on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Libertarian Gary Johnson have been added to the online version of… Continue reading

Skagway man indicted after allegedly shooting at police

A Skagway man will be arraigned Monday on two counts of third-degree assault and one count of fourth-degree misconduct involving weapons. The charges stem from… Continue reading

Auto insurers: Distraction big factor in traffic death surge

WASHINGTON — Auto insurers believe drivers who text, use smartphone apps or are otherwise distracted are a big factor in the recent surge in traffic… Continue reading

Fewer gave to nonprofits through PFD

JUNEAU — The Alaska Community Foundation says fewer people have decided to give up portions of their annual oil wealth check to support nonprofit organizations… Continue reading

National Guard seeks skills of Alaska Natives

BETHEL — The Army National Guard is turning its recruitment efforts to Alaska Natives as it seeks to find soldiers equipped with subsistence skills.The Guard… Continue reading

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Consumers face least choice with Obamacare

WASHINGTON — Americans in the health insurance markets created by President Barack Obama’s law will have less choice next year than any time since the… Continue reading

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FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2012 file photo, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. Thomas says the Supreme Court confirmation process is an example of how the nation's capital is "broken in some ways." Thomas reflected Oct. 26, 2016, on his 25 years as a justice, at the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank where his wife once worked. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Alaska lawyer says Justice Thomas groped her in 1999

WASHINGTON — An energy company lawyer said Thursday that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas touched her inappropriately at a 1999 dinner in suburban Washington. Thomas… Continue reading

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2012 file photo, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. Thomas says the Supreme Court confirmation process is an example of how the nation's capital is "broken in some ways." Thomas reflected Oct. 26, 2016, on his 25 years as a justice, at the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank where his wife once worked. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Attorneys plan to seek mediation in Pebble Mine case

JUNEAU — Attorneys plan to seek mediation in a lawsuit between the group behind the proposed Pebble Mine and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.In a… Continue reading