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Two vie for state’s top schools job

Two men from rural Alaska are in the running to become Alaska’s next commissioner of education, but regardless…

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Legislature hits home stretch of special session

The Alaska Legislature is entering the final week of its 30-day special session with the biggest item of…

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Man held after high-speed crash into Glenn Highway signs

PALMER — A man suspected of driving nearly double the Glenn Highway speed limit was arrested Friday morning…

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Anchorage police arrest suspect in Spenard shooting

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage man is being held on suspicion of felony assault following a shooting Thursday night…

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Juneau company awaits license for hydroelectric dam project

JUNEAU — The company behind a proposed hydroelectric dam project in Juneau is one step closer to beginning…

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Remains of Georgia man found in Denali National Park

ANCHORAGE — Denali National Park rangers say the remains of a 22-year-old Georgia man were found this week…

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Alaska officials say moose attacked man

ANCHORAGE — Wildlife officials in Alaska’s largest city now believe a moose and not a bear caused severe…

In this June 2 photo, Ron Rady poses next to the concrete walls his company installed at the Sgt. Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabe Rich Memorial Park in North Pole. Rady never thought he would be in a position to make this kind of contribution to his community. He arrived in Alaska in 2000 after deciding to get out of the Arizona heat.

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North Pole contractor credited for effort on public memorial

NORTH POLE — Three concrete walls jut out of the dirt and shimmy across the ground like humongous…

In this June 2 photo, from left, Mike Pierce, Candy Pierce, Julie Schmitts and Ted Howard get together outside the Pioneers Home in Sitka. Their band, Cornsilk, had a reunion over the weekend after a four decade hiatus.

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Concert reunites Sitkans, bandmates

SITKA — It’s been about four decades since the band CornSilk played the tunes of the Beatles and…

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Farmers use hydroponics to feed rural arctic villages

KOTZEBUE — Though farming outside in the tundra of the arctic isn’t an option, an Alaska Native company…

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Whittier feels effects of Great Pacific Seafoods closure

WHITTIER — The Prince William Sound community of Whittier would normally be bustling with seasonal workers, but with…

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US rig count rises 6 this week to 414, 2nd week of gains

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by six…

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Attorney General Lynch meets with Native leaders

ANCHORAGE — U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Friday she is directing her office to develop a series…

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State calls for inspection of cracks on ferry Tustumena

KODIAK — State officials are seeking an inspection of structural issues that have plagued the ferry Tustumena for…

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Overdue Legislature trying to reach resolution

JUNEAU — When the Legislature convened nearly five months ago, there was broad acknowledgement that something needed to…

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Historic moment: State awards first commercial marijuana licenses

There were cheers, hoots and completely sober discussion Thursday as the state of Alaska approved the first licenses…

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Body believed to be missing airman found in Alaska lake

ANCHORAGE — Authorities say a body believed to be that of a missing Air Force airman from Texas…

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Walrus hunters in boats trapped by ice rescued

ANCHORAGE — Six walrus hunters whose boats were trapped by Chukchi Sea ice were lifted to safety Wednesday…

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Bear fatally shot near possible mauling area

ANCHORAGE — Responders in Alaska’s largest city shot and killed a bear Thursday that was wandering in the…

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Groups sue over inaction on Fairbanks air pollution

ANCHORAGE — Three Alaska groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday to force a decision on cleaning…