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Alaska GOP officers leave committee to back Joe Miller
ANCHORAGE — The state Republican party’s central committee has lost several of its members because of their support…
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Sitka area sees 3 human-bear encounters in 1 month
SITKA — U.S. Forest Service employees shot and killed a brown bear near Sitka where two wilderness guides…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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Walker talks finances, LNG in Kenai
KENAI — Gov. Bill Walker reiterated a call Monday for a fix to Alaska’s budget deficit while also…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Homer’s Burning Basket vandalized
HOMER — For the second year in a row, a vandal or vandals snuck in at dark and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Recount confirms Westlake defeated Nageak in race
ANCHORAGE — A recount has confirmed the challenger in a northern Alaska legislative race defeated incumbent Rep. Benjamin…
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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…
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Walker headed back to Japan
ANCHORAGE — Gov. Bill Walker has plans for one overseas trip, but not two. The governor is headed…
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Kodiak weighs supporting ferry system funding plan
KODIAK — Kodiak officials are considering a funding proposal to help develop a plan for the Alaska Marine…
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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…