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Alaska GOP files complaint against Joe Miller

The Alaska Republican Party has filed an official complaint against Joe Miller alleging “numerous serious violations of the…

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Order requires tribal input on land, water management

FAIRBANKS — Tribal knowledge will be included as much as possible in federal land and water management decisions…

in this file photo from May, Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage and other legislators watch the resolution vote to continue work on bills during the special session.

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Legislator’s personal PAC is held legal

The Alaska Public Offices Commission has voted 4-0 to uphold the right of an Alaska legislator to operate…

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No Russian interest in Alaska election

Alaska might be the closest state to Russia, but that nation hasn’t expressed any interest in the 49th…

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks to supporters during the opening of her campaign office on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 in the Kootznoowoo Plaza building.

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Murkowski, Miller share stage

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and rival Joe Miller shared the debate stage Friday for the first…

In this Sept. 28 photo, store owner Caleb Saunders poses for a photo behind the counter of his shop, Green Jar in Wasilla.

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Who can work in a marijuana shop?

A hip new industry is attracting excited workers, but ongoing regulations might block some from working in the…

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Alaska, loser in lawsuit, will pay $1 million to Planned Parenthood

The state of Alaska will pay $1 million in legal costs to Planned Parenthood after losing a lawsuit…

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US rig count up 14 this week to 553; Texas gains 10

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 14…

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Anchorage’s first pot shop gives free samples

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage’s first recreational marijuana shop is giving away free samples before starting operations under an official…

in this Oct. 12 photo, Evon Peter, Vice Chancellor for Rural, Community, and Native Education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is photographed in his office. Peter pushed his way through hostility and overt racism in Alaska public schools to succeed in academia. He now directs one of the Fairbanks institutions best equipped to expand opportunities in education.

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UAF vice chancellor overcomes racism

FAIRBANKS — Evon Peter pushed his way through hostility and overt racism in Alaska public schools to succeed…

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Independent Stock announces support for Clinton

JUNEAU — Independent U.S. Senate candidate Margaret Stock says she’ll support Democrat Hillary Clinton for president. Stock announced…

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Mayor says Fairbanks Four deserve compensation

FAIRBANKS — The mayor of Fairbanks says the city and state should consider compensating the four indigenous men…

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Anchorage’s first snow brings multiple accidents

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage has had its first measureable snowfall of the season and a rash of accidents along…

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Alaska unemployment rate inches up to 6.9 percent last month

JUNEAU — Alaska’s unemployment rate inched up to 6.9 percent in September, hitting its highest level since the…

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Grand jury formally indicts man accused of shooting officer

FAIRBANKS — The man accused of shooting a Fairbanks police officer has been formally indicted by a grand…

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ACLU: Kenai assembly invocation violates religious liberties

KENAI — The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska has asked the Kenai Peninsula Borough to back down…

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Budget cuts take bite out of herring harvest

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is buckling under deep budget cuts, and now the…

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Nikiski faces uncertainty over gas project

JUNEAU — Nikiski residents say they’ve been left in limbo by the state and its partners’ decision to…

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Police chief reinstated in wake of shooting

JUNEAU — Fairbanks Mayor John Eberhart has reinstated the city’s police chief, one month after he was placed…

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Native remains could return home from Pennsylvania

JUNEAU — A small group of people are working with the U.S. Army to bring home the remains…