Harry Brower Jr elected new North Slope Borough mayor

JUNEAU — The North Slope Borough has a new mayor following a runoff election last week.Harry Brower Jr. was sworn Tuesday after absentee and questioned… Continue reading

Payment delays stall bulk water sales in Sitka

SITKA — Efforts to advance bulk water sales in Sitka have stalled amid missed payments.Members of the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board of Directors this… Continue reading

State regulators to take closer look at AEL&P’s diesel power plans

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska will take a closer look at Alaska Electric Light & Power’s under-construction diesel power plant on Industrial Boulevard.In an order… Continue reading

Kodiak runway extends 600 feet into ocean for safety

KODIAK — If a jet needs a little extra space landing at the Kodiak airport, the runway has just been extended — 600 feet into… Continue reading

Murkowski raises more than $730K during latest quarter

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski brought in more than $730,000 during the latest fundraising quarter.As of June 30, the Republican had nearly $3.1 million… Continue reading

A technician draws blood with a syringe from a blood bag

Blood Bank CEO: Export contract about inventory control, not financial benefits

In early summer, California blood banks had more Alaskan O negative blood than Anchorage.After moving into its $45.7 million, 57,000 square foot building earlier this… Continue reading

A technician draws blood with a syringe from a blood bag

Woman sentenced to 4 years in prison for toddler death

FAIRBANKS — A North Pole woman whose toddler son died of blunt force trauma has been sentenced to four years in prison, followed by five… Continue reading

In this Tuesday frame from video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, crew from a sinking fishing boat, left, board life rafts off the Aleutian Islands in the Bering Sea. When the Alaska Juris started taking on water Tuesday, crew members donned survival suits and got into rafts.

Coast Guard: Problem in engine room led to flooding on boat

ANCHORAGE — A problem in the engine room led to flooding on board a fishing boat off the Aleutian Islands, forcing the crew to abandon… Continue reading

In this Tuesday frame from video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, crew from a sinking fishing boat, left, board life rafts off the Aleutian Islands in the Bering Sea. When the Alaska Juris started taking on water Tuesday, crew members donned survival suits and got into rafts.

Chickaloon man charged with assaulting rafters along river

ANCHORAGE — A man suspected of using a knife to confront a rafting party along the Chickaloon River has been charged with four counts of… Continue reading

DHSS tightens public health center services amid cuts

State budget cuts will set some limits on access to services at Alaska’s public health clinics.The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services’ Section of… Continue reading

Trawler crew rescued in the Aleutians; ship’s status unclear

This story was last updated at 10:09 p.m. Tuesday and will stand for the night.Forty-six crewmen from the Seattle-based fishing vessel Alaska Juris have been… Continue reading

Deficit-saddled Alaska gets another hit to its credit rating

Deficit-saddled Alaska gets another hit to its credit rating

JUNEAU — Alaska’s credit rating has taken another hit in the face of a multibillion-dollar budget deficit that state officials have yet to close.With Monday’s… Continue reading

Deficit-saddled Alaska gets another hit to its credit rating

State medical examiner identifies man who died near Ketchikan

KETCHIKAN — A man found dead in waters off Ketchikan has been identified as a 63-year-old resident.Alaska State Troopers said in an online dispatch the… Continue reading

Walker signs two bills into law

Gov. Bill Walker has signed into law bills intended to help foster youths and ease adoption in Alaska.Among other elements, House Bill 200 implements portions… Continue reading

Juneau schools use data to ensure kids don’t get left behind

JUNEAU — The Juneau School District is using a new approach to help struggling students meet the standards of the district’s core curriculum with a… Continue reading

Area in Denali Park to reopen following bear sightings

FAIRBANKS — Denali National Park officials plan to reopen an area of the park that had been closed because of a problem grizzly bear, which… Continue reading

Anchorage strip club seeks reinstatement of liquor license

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage strip club is asking a judge to stop a state agency from revoking its liquor license.Anchorage television station KTUU reported the… Continue reading

Palmer prison to close amid cost cuts

The Alaska Department of Corrections will close the Palmer Correctional Center to save money, commissioner Dean Williams announced Tuesday.The news was first reported by KTUU-TV… Continue reading

Exxon exec rebuts AGDC president on gasline status

ANCHORAGE — ExxonMobil Development Co. Vice President Jim Flood sent a letter to Alaska Gasline Development Corp. President Keith Meyer Friday to correct “inaccuracies” in… Continue reading

Officials give positive prognosis to wildfire near Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — Though the wildfire near Alaska’s largest city was only 15 percent contained as of Saturday, fire officials have given a positive prognosis to… Continue reading