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Congress OKs group to study Native children’s programs
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A commission would identify the complex challenges facing Native American children across the country…
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Walker: No decision on Road yet
In a conference with reporters Friday, Gov. Bill Walker said he has not made up his mind about…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Anchorage robbery victim dies; fourth suspect surrenders
ANCHORAGE — A man sought in the attempted robbery and fatal shooting of an Anchorage woman is in…
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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…
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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…
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Appeals court reverses Homer pot conviction
HOMER — The Court of Appeals has reversed a conviction for marijuana possession against a homeless Homer man.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Natives respond to questions on 2020 census
ANCHORAGE — Federal officials are considering changes to the 2020 census that would result in Alaska Natives being…
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Study: Legalization does not affect crime, economics
ANCHORAGE — Proponents and opponents of marijuana legalization have more in common than they think: each side makes…
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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…