Valley candidate fined for error

One of the two contenders for Juneau’s House District 34 is being fined by the Alaska Public Offices Commission.On Thursday, Paul Dauphinais, executive director of… Continue reading

Poll worker Linda Hollinbeck smiles as she gives a "I Voted" sticker to Kevin Poole on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library during Alaska's statewide primary. Tuesday was the first time an election was held at the library, which opened in October.

Tuesday’s election results promise at least seven new faces in Legislature

It took 18 1/2 hours to get the last word, but when it arrived, it wasn’t that different from the first word.On the North Slope,… Continue reading

Poll worker Linda Hollinbeck smiles as she gives a "I Voted" sticker to Kevin Poole on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library during Alaska's statewide primary. Tuesday was the first time an election was held at the library, which opened in October.

Beverage distributor plans $40 million facility in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — A major Alaska beverage distributor is planning a $40 million investment in Anchorage.Washington-based Odom Corp. announced Tuesday it will build a 240,000-square-foot warehouse… Continue reading

Murkowski enjoys primary win, looks ahead to general

ANCHORAGE — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski had a bit of fun after winning her party primary Tuesday — hugging smiling supporters, dancing to classic rock… Continue reading

Young, Lindbeck easy House primary winners

ANCHORAGE — Steve Lindbeck and Don Young barely took any time to celebrate easy primary victories Tuesday night before sharpening their message in the U.S.… Continue reading

Dozens of health aides hired in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

BETHEL — Villages in southwest Alaska now have access to help from more health care workers following the certification of dozens of community health aides.This… Continue reading

An Auke Bay poll worker helps a voter determine which ballot she wants to use during Tuesday's Aug. 16, 2016 primary election.

Analysis: Election results present mixed messages

On Tuesday night, Alaska political reporter Casey Reynolds gathered a handful of the state’s political experts for a live blog on the results of the… Continue reading

An Auke Bay poll worker helps a voter determine which ballot she wants to use during Tuesday's Aug. 16, 2016 primary election.

Statewide races: Full 2016 primary election results

Following are the results of Tuesday’s statewide primary elections. The primary election selects one candidate from each party for November’s general election. Independents do not… Continue reading

Statewide races: Full 2016 primary election results

Following are the results of Tuesday’s statewide primary elections, as of 10 p.m. The primary election selects one candidate from each party for November’s general… Continue reading

57-year-old inmate at Kenai center dies

ANCHORAGE — State corrections officials say a 57-year-old inmate at a Kenai facility has died.Michael Talcott was found unresponsive in a cell at the Wildwood… Continue reading

Anchorage fire truck damaged when struck by small sedan

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage fire truck is out of service after it was involved in a crash with a car Monday night.The Anchorage Fire Department… Continue reading

Floatplane rescues woman swept into Cook Inlet

ANCHORAGE — A woman swept into Cook Inlet was rescued Monday night by a pilot and at least one passenger of a floatplane.The Anchorage Fire… Continue reading

Officials celebrate near completion of launch complex

KODIAK — Construction of the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak is near completion following a rocket explosion at the facility two years ago.The explosion, which… Continue reading

Kodiak pedestrian struck by bus, seriously injured

KODIAK — A Kodiak pedestrian was flown to Anchorage in serious condition after he was struck over the weekend by a school bus.Alaska State Troopers… Continue reading

Barbara Taug casts an early vote Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Mendenhall Mall. Alaska's statewide primary is Tuesday.

Quiet primary predicted for Juneau

For at least one day, you can forget about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.In a year filled with contentious politics, today’s primary election will be… Continue reading

Barbara Taug casts an early vote Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Mendenhall Mall. Alaska's statewide primary is Tuesday.
This Aug. 12, 2016, photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, campaigning at a busy street corner in Anchorage, Alaska. Murkowski is expected to win Tuesday's Republican primary, but has been campaigning hard after losing her 2010 primary race, only to come back and win re-election in a general election write-in bid. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Alaska voters to help settle US House, Senate fields Tuesday

ANCHORAGE — Alaskans will go to the polls today to help settle the general election fields for U.S. Senate and House races, and in some… Continue reading

This Aug. 12, 2016, photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, campaigning at a busy street corner in Anchorage, Alaska. Murkowski is expected to win Tuesday's Republican primary, but has been campaigning hard after losing her 2010 primary race, only to come back and win re-election in a general election write-in bid. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
In this Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 photo, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor answers a question from Robert Hannon during a conversation with her at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks' Davis Concert Hall in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Erin Corneliussen/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)

Justice Sotomayor gets personal with UA Fairbanks audience

FAIRBANKS — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shared some of her personal experiences with an audience in Fairbanks, calling on them to help build… Continue reading

In this Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 photo, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor answers a question from Robert Hannon during a conversation with her at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks' Davis Concert Hall in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Erin Corneliussen/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)

Credit union closes accounts connected to pot businesses

FAIRBANKS — A federally chartered Alaska credit union has restricted the personal accounts of people starting marijuana businesses.A spokeswoman for Alaska USA Federal Credit Union… Continue reading

Prosecutors reach plea deal in 2015 fatal shooting

ANCHORAGE — A man who shot and killed a woman and wounded two other people in Eagle River has pleaded guilty to one count of… Continue reading

4 charged in string of Anchorage car thefts, burglaries

ANCHORAGE — Four Anchorage men suspected of stealing thousands of dollars of property have been indicted by a grand jury.Anchorage police say the four are… Continue reading