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Julia Bevins, left, of Anchorage and Steve Jones of San Francisco wear polar bear costumes during a climate action rally on the Park Strip in Anchorage during President Obama's 2015 visit to the city. Alaska appears to be changing course on climate change, according to the Speaker of the House and one of the state's most prominent conservation scientists.

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House speaker, noted conservationist agree: Alaska ‘flip flops’ on climate change

Rick Steiner and Mike Chenault agree on something. In separate announcements this week, both figures said an action…

Gov. Bill Walker introduces Susan Carney, Alaska's newest supreme court justice, at the state bar convention on May 12, 2016 in Anchorage.

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Alaska’s newest supreme court justice is inducted today

Don’t tell basketball jokes to Susan Carney. She’s heard them all. This afternoon, the former junior-varsity Harvard basketball…

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Claims for expanded Medicaid group $30 million over estimates in first year

ANCHORAGE — Alaska has trouble affording the Affordable Care Act. Alaska’s new Medicaid enrollees are already costing more…

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Ex-Bethel officer pleads guilty to misdemeanor assault

ANCHORAGE — Authorities on Thursday defended the length of time it took to win a conviction against a…

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Prison farm helps food bank meet demand

FAIRBANKS — Vegetable donations from a prison farm in Wasilla are helping the Fairbanks Community Food Bank handle…

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Walker fills vacancy on state Marijuana Control Board

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage man opening a retail marijuana business has been appointed to the state Marijuana Control…

Ed Cullinane

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Democrat drops out of House race for Anchorage district

Democratic candidate Ed Cullinane has withdrawn from his Anchorage campaign for a seat in the Alaska House. Cullinane,…

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Man sought on manslaughter charge surrenders to police

ANCHORAGE — A man sought by Anchorage police on a manslaughter charge has turned himself in. Anchorage television…

FILE - In this May 6, 2015 file photo, a computer-based practice ACT English test is displayed on a computer monitor in Washington. Nearly two-thirds of this year's high school graduates took the ACT college entrance exam, and their scores suggest that many remain unprepared for the rigors of college-level coursework. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

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ACT scores show many grads not ready for college-level work

WASHINGTON — The latest scores from the ACT college entrance exam suggest many of this year’s high school…

FILE--In this Nov. 1, 2013, file photo, a car stops to allow a moose to cross Westpark Drive in Anchorage, Alaska. Moose killed by cars and truck along the Alaska road system are salvaged and donated to people on the Alaska State Troopers' "charity list" but the Alaska Moose Federation says all or parts of three moose killed recently have been stolen before they could be picked up and delivered for processing. (AP Photo/Dan Joling, file)

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Roadkill thieves target dead moose meant for needy

ANCHORAGE — Thieves coming across dead moose on Alaska roads are stealing the carcasses, making away with hundreds…

In this Oct. 26, 2015 photo, Senate Finance Committee members to a presentation on Gov. Bill Walker's proposed buy-out of TransCanada in a gasline project at the Capitol. Low oil prices may jeopardize the possibility of brining an Alaska gasline project to fruition.

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Analysis: Gas price drop renders pipeline questionable

A drop in global natural gas prices due to falling demand has made Alaska’s natural gas pipeline project…

Rep. Ben Nageak

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North Slope Legislative race narrows, but irregularities draw scrutiny

The race between incumbent Democrat Ben Nageak and insurgent Democratic candidate Dean Westlake has narrowed to three votes…

Credit rater holds Alaska stable

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Credit rater holds Alaska stable

The state of Alaska received some good news from credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s on Tuesday. In…

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State seeks new student testing company

The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has formally begun the process of searching for a new…

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Feds want to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii

HONOLULU — Federal regulators are proposing to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii, a move that could imperil…

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Wasilla man dies in Glenn Highway crash near Chickaloon

CHICKALOON — A Wasilla man died Monday afternoon in a crash on the Glenn Highway. Alaska State Troopers…

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Anchorage police release name of man found dead on road

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police have released the name of the man found dead Monday morning on a city…

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Troopers: Worker hurt after coworker’s shotgun discharges

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers said a 43-year-old state Department of Fish and Game worker sustained minor injuries…

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Group works to let locals test shellfish for toxins

KODIAK — An Alaska group is working to create an at-home tester for detective toxins in local seafood.…

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Man rams 3 police cars, 3 civilian cars, attempting escape

ANCHORAGE — A man wanted by Anchorage police rammed six vehicles, including three police cars, as he attempted…