Anchorage police seek 2nd man in road homicide

ANCHORAGE — A grand jury has indicted a second suspect on murder charges in the death of man found on a rural Anchorage road.Anchorage police… Continue reading

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Begich considering running as write-in in Alaska senate race

ANCHORAGE — Former U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is considering running as a write-in in this year’s crowded U.S. Senate race in Alaska.Begich told Anchorage television… Continue reading

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FILE - This Aug. 17, 2005 file photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey/Princeton University shows an American pika. Federal officials have rejected a petition to give greater protections to the rabbit-like American pika, which researchers say is vanishing from mountainous areas of the West due to climate change.

Protections rejected for American pika, other species

BILLINGS, Mont. — Federal officials on Tuesday rejected greater protections for four species including the rabbit-like American pika, which researchers warn is disappearing from areas… Continue reading

FILE - This Aug. 17, 2005 file photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey/Princeton University shows an American pika. Federal officials have rejected a petition to give greater protections to the rabbit-like American pika, which researchers say is vanishing from mountainous areas of the West due to climate change.
In this file Aug. 20 photo, rows of cannabis plants are seen in the vegetative room of a cannabis farm in Juneau.

Fairbanks borough calls for another vote on pot cafe ban

FAIRBANKS — The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly is set to vote on whether to reconsider a proposed moratorium on pot cafes in the city… Continue reading

In this file Aug. 20 photo, rows of cannabis plants are seen in the vegetative room of a cannabis farm in Juneau.
Gov. Bill Walker, left, signs HB 100 into law as Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Mike Chenault, right, watches Monday in Kenai. Walker visited the central Kenai Peninsula Monday to give a speech at a joint Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce luncheon and to participate in a work session with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly.

Walker talks finances, LNG in Kenai

KENAI — Gov. Bill Walker reiterated a call Monday for a fix to Alaska’s budget deficit while also signing into law a tax credit designed… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker, left, signs HB 100 into law as Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Mike Chenault, right, watches Monday in Kenai. Walker visited the central Kenai Peninsula Monday to give a speech at a joint Kenai and Soldotna chambers of commerce luncheon and to participate in a work session with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly.

Suspect detained in fatal shooting near Anchorage schools

ANCHORAGE — A man sought by Anchorage police after a fatal shooting near two downtown schools was taken into custody Tuesday.Police Chief Christopher Tolley said… Continue reading

Business, labor groups urge Arctic offshore oil lease sales

ANCHORAGE — Business and labor groups launched a campaign Monday to include Arctic waters in the next federal five-year offshore oil leasing plan.The 20 groups,… Continue reading

Mavis Muller, left, directs a crew of volunteer artists Monday at construction of this year's Burning Basket, Expand, at Mariner Park.

Homer’s Burning Basket vandalized

HOMER — For the second year in a row, a vandal or vandals snuck in at dark and tried to burn the Burning Basket at… Continue reading

Mavis Muller, left, directs a crew of volunteer artists Monday at construction of this year's Burning Basket, Expand, at Mariner Park.

Sketch of person of interest in Anchorage slaying released

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police released a sketch of someone who may have information about one of a series of slayings across the city this year… Continue reading

Anchorage woman dies in rollover crash outside Seward

ANCHORAGE — A 30-year-old Anchorage woman died Sunday in a crash outside Seward.The woman’s name has not been made public.Alaska State Troopers took a 911… Continue reading

Anchorage man shot after walking in on apparent burglary

ANCHORAGE — A man returning to his southeast Anchorage apartment early Sunday afternoon walked in on an apparent burglary and was shot.Anchorage police say the… Continue reading

Searchers find overdue hiker looking for “Into the Wild” bus

DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE — A 45-year-old man from Mexico was located unharmed Monday after failing to return on time from a hiking trip… Continue reading

German injured falling 300 feet down Alaska glacier

VALDEZ — A 42-year-man from Germany is being treated at an Anchorage hospital after falling nearly 300 feet down a glacier.The accident happened Saturday at… Continue reading

Sylvia Harvey, right, runs ballots through a vote counting machine in Juneau on Monday as election officials recount votes in the House District 40 primary race between incumbent Rep. Ben Nageak and challenger Dean Westlake.

Recount confirms Westlake defeated Nageak in race

ANCHORAGE — A recount has confirmed the challenger in a northern Alaska legislative race defeated incumbent Rep. Benjamin Nageak of Barrow in the Aug. 16… Continue reading

Sylvia Harvey, right, runs ballots through a vote counting machine in Juneau on Monday as election officials recount votes in the House District 40 primary race between incumbent Rep. Ben Nageak and challenger Dean Westlake.
Jennifer Wambach holds a Steller's jay that was shot with a blowgun dart. Veterinarians Dr. Ralph Broshes and Dr. Dorothy Sherwood removed the dart from the jay, as well as another jay shot with a dart. Both jays were released back into the wild.

Retired Homer vet rescues darted Steller’s jays

HOMER — Two Steller’s jays trying to fatten up for the winter almost met an early end last week. Someone in downtown Homer shot the… Continue reading

Jennifer Wambach holds a Steller's jay that was shot with a blowgun dart. Veterinarians Dr. Ralph Broshes and Dr. Dorothy Sherwood removed the dart from the jay, as well as another jay shot with a dart. Both jays were released back into the wild.

Walker headed back to Japan

ANCHORAGE — Gov. Bill Walker has plans for one overseas trip, but not two.The governor is headed to the LNG Producer-Consumer Conference in Tokyo later… Continue reading

Kodiak weighs supporting ferry system funding plan

KODIAK — Kodiak officials are considering a funding proposal to help develop a plan for the Alaska Marine Highway System.Mayor Pat Branson says there have… Continue reading

US rig count up 11 this week to 508; Louisiana up 8

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 11 this week to 508.A year ago, 848… Continue reading

Coast Guard rescues 3 after plane crash near Kodiak

ANCHORAGE — The Coast Guard rescued three people after their plane crashed near Kodiak on Friday afternoon.A Coast Guard spokesman said in a statement that… Continue reading

Police perceive threat on banner at site of officers’ deaths

HOONAH — A banner that a police chief said appeared to threaten law enforcement has been taken down.KTUU-TV reported 68-year-old Wanda Culp hung the sign… Continue reading