Community Revenue Sharing amounts in Kenai drop again

KENAI — For the second year in a row, the amount of money available to 27 unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough through the… Continue reading

Murkowski presses Forest Service on land swap

Murkowski presses Forest Service on land swap

ANCHORAGE — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is pushing legislation to resolve several outstanding land issues between the state and federal governments, including a Southeast timberland… Continue reading

Murkowski presses Forest Service on land swap

Appeals court reverses Homer pot conviction

HOMER — The Court of Appeals has reversed a conviction for marijuana possession against a homeless Homer man.In a decision released Sept. 14, the court… Continue reading

Nageak says he’s not leaving lawsuit

In Thursday morning courtroom testimony, Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, said he’s not giving up on his attempt to overturn an August primary he lost.“Yes, I… Continue reading

Fairbanks police investigate shots fired off restaurant roof

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks restaurant worker suspected of firing shots from the roof of the business has been charged with possessing a firearm as a… Continue reading

Craig Richards

Richards lands new contract to advise on fiscal issues

JUNEAU — Former Alaska Attorney General Craig Richards has signed another contract with the state, this time to provide legal advice on “fiscal and other… Continue reading

Craig Richards

Minor quake felt in Palmer; no damage reported

ANCHORAGE — A small earthquake has been felt north of Anchorage, but officials say there have been no reports of damage.The Alaska Earthquake Information Center… Continue reading

Anchorage robbery victim dies; fourth suspect surrenders

ANCHORAGE — A man sought in the attempted robbery and fatal shooting of an Anchorage woman is in custody.Anchorage police say 19-year-old Alonzo Tofpi Steward… Continue reading

This photo from August shows Independent U.S. Senate candidate Margaret Stock as she speaks to a small group at a union hall in Anchorage.

Group of Alaska Democrats endorse independent in Senate race

JUNEAU — Democrats in one part of Alaska have endorsed an independent candidate for U.S. Senate, bucking their party's own nominee.The Interior Democrats, which represent the… Continue reading

This photo from August shows Independent U.S. Senate candidate Margaret Stock as she speaks to a small group at a union hall in Anchorage.
President Barack Obama ordered the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff at the White House and on federal grounds and government properties to mark the death of former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres. Construction continues on the Alaska State Capitol in the background.

Alaska flags lowered to honor former Israeli PM

Gov. Bill Walker on Thursday ordered Alaska flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres, who… Continue reading

President Barack Obama ordered the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff at the White House and on federal grounds and government properties to mark the death of former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres. Construction continues on the Alaska State Capitol in the background.

Study: Legalization does not affect crime, economics

ANCHORAGE — Proponents and opponents of marijuana legalization have more in common than they think: each side makes predictions that for the most part have… Continue reading

Alaska settles complaint over Medicaid payment system

JUNEAU — The state has reached a settlement over its problem-plagued Medicaid payment system, agreeing to pay the vendor hired to implement the system $25.9… Continue reading

Coast Guard rescues 2 off sailboat south of the Aleutians

ANCHORAGE — Two men have been rescued off a sinking sailboat south of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.Anchorage television station KTUU reported the men on the 35-foot… Continue reading

Alaska Air Guard rescues injured climber from Pioneer Peak

ANCHORAGE — A climber injured in a fall on Pioneer Peak near Palmer was hoisted to safety Monday night by the Alaska Air Guard.Alaska State… Continue reading

EPA fines state DOT $118K for improper waste storage

EPA fines state DOT $118K for improper waste storage

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has been fined $118,100 by the Environmental Protection Agency for improperly storing hazardous waste in Juneau.According to… Continue reading

EPA fines state DOT $118K for improper waste storage

Rep. Nageak wants out of election lawsuit

An Alaska lawmaker suing to challenge the results of his August primary defeat said on Wednesday he no longer wants to participate in the lawsuit.“I… Continue reading

Natives respond to questions on 2020 census

ANCHORAGE — Federal officials are considering changes to the 2020 census that would result in Alaska Natives being asked about their tribal affiliation and shareholder… Continue reading

Alaska delegation splits on veto override

Correction: The original version of this story stated that new construction was needed to accommodate F-22 fighter aircraft at Eielson Air Force Base. F-35 fighters… Continue reading

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge holds an eagle feather given to her by a young girl as Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, looks on during a welcoming ceremony in Carcross, Yukon, Wednesday.

Whitehorse greets Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with tweets

WHITEHORSE, Yukon Territory — The tapping and beeping noises out of the old telegraph went on for what felt like ages, but when it was… Continue reading

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge holds an eagle feather given to her by a young girl as Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, looks on during a welcoming ceremony in Carcross, Yukon, Wednesday.

State agency apologizes for debate tweets aimed at Trump

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska state agency is apologizing after political comments aimed at Donald Trump were posted on its official social media site.KTOO reported that… Continue reading