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Bear numbers in Kodiak improve after decline

KODIAK — A recently completed study shows that southwest Kodiak’s bear population is on the rise after seeing…

The Chichagof Dream is tied up at Allen Marine just before its inaugural trip around Sitka Sound with members of the Sitka Chamber of Commerce June 11, 2016. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)

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Allen Marine reshapes a Dream vessel

SITKA — The newest vessel in the Alaska Dream Cruise fleet suffered two groundings on two different coasts…

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Teens suspected in kidnapping, early morning robbery attempt

ANCHORAGE — Three teenagers are being held on suspicion of kidnapping an Eagle River resident during a robbery…

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Gov. Walker limits oil checks to $1,000

ANCHORAGE — Facing a multibillion-dollar deficit, Alaska’s governor on Wednesday cut in half the annual checks that give all…

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Fairbanks teenager dies in Steese Highway rollover crash

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks teenager died Tuesday when the compact car she was driving left the roadway and…

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Fugitive sought by US marshals with warrant dies by suicide

ANCHORAGE — The U.S. Marshals office says a man sought on a federal warrant killed himself Monday night…

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Search launched for missing Nome hiker

ANCHORAGE — A ground and aerial search is underway for a missing 36-year-old Nome man. Alaska State Troopers…

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Driver arrested for murder after crash

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police have arrested a 34-year-old man on charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, sexual assault and…

Jahna Lindemuth

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Walker names Anchorage lawyer as AG

ANCHORAGE — Gov. Bill Walker has appointed an Anchorage lawyer as Alaska’s top attorney. Walker on Tuesday named…

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Hawaii gift store owner gets 6 months for wildlife smuggling

HONOLULU — The owner of a Hawaii jewelry and gift retail business was sentenced Monday to six months…

Denali National Park, September 2015

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Hikers rescued on trip to ‘Into the Wild’ bus

ANCHORAGE — Officials say two hikers rescued after failing to return on time from a trip into the…

George Van Lone of Soldotna's Moosehorn Amateur Radio Club listens for radio messages, attempting to exchange call signs with other operators, during HAM radio field day on Saturday, June 25 in the parking lot of Skyveiw Middle School in Soldotna. After seeking contacts for 24 hours, club members exchanged messages with 326 stations, including some in Hawaii, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, and Mexico.

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The spirit of radio

KENAI — About a dozen people spent the better part of their weekend in the parking lot of…

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New law strives to reduce driver cellphone use

SITKA — Sitkans appear to be complying with the new law against using handheld cellphones while driving, but…

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Regents to discuss $40M deal for UAF engineering building

FAIRBANKS — The University of Alaska Board of Regents is set to decide next steps for the partially…

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Kansas man dies in weekend Alaska motorcycle crash

ANCHORAGE — The Army has identified a man who died in an Alaska motorcycle crash as a soldier…

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Man injured in afternoon shooting at Anchorage park

ANCHORAGE — A shooting Sunday afternoon at a midtown Anchorage park left a man with a bullet wound…

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Woman found in south Anchorage had taken heroin, alcohol

ANCHORAGE — A homeless woman found dead last month in south Anchorage had heroin and alcohol in her…

Tourists near the finish of their Mendenhall River rafting trip at the Brotherhood Bridge in June 2011.

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Rafting deaths highlight response problems

ANCHORAGE — The recent deaths of two women during a rafting excursion illustrate not only how unpredictably dangerous…

Lightning strikes ignite 20 new fires across the state

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Lightning strikes ignite 20 new fires across the state

FAIRBANKS — Firefighters in Alaska have been busy after thousands of recorded lightning strikes sparked about 20 fires…

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Couple unveils unique homemade library

KETCHIKAN — The newest library on Revillagigedo Island doesn’t have late fees or strict operating hours, and patrons…