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State could face $28M suit over Anchorage LIO

ANCHORAGE — The state has been threatened with a lawsuit by a bank handling a $28.6 million loan to finance renovations of a legislative office… Continue reading

Committee approves LIO money, none for lawsuit-required school

The Alaska Senate Finance Committee has approved a state construction budget with funding for a controversial Legislative office building in Anchorage and without funding for… Continue reading

New portal syncs up agencies’ beluga research

KENAI — There’s a lot of research happening on Cook Inlet beluga whales at any given time. Unfortunately, a lot of the data has stayed… Continue reading

A city worker walks along a site that will soon host a life-sized whale sculpture and bridge park project along the Gastineau Channel in Juneau. The city is being sued by a industry representative for 12 cruise lines which alleges that the city is misspending funds from a per-passenger tax on the whale project and others which do not directly benefit cruise passengers.

Proposal would halt distribution of cruise ship head tax

JUNEAU — The state would not distribute cruise ship passenger taxes during the coming budget year to communities where ships stop under a proposal approved… Continue reading

A city worker walks along a site that will soon host a life-sized whale sculpture and bridge park project along the Gastineau Channel in Juneau. The city is being sued by a industry representative for 12 cruise lines which alleges that the city is misspending funds from a per-passenger tax on the whale project and others which do not directly benefit cruise passengers.

Both sides rest case in murder trial for death of 2 troopers

FAIRBANKS — The defense rested its case Wednesday in the trial of a Tanana man charged with fatally shooting two Alaska State Troopers in 2014… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker and Susan Carney talk to the press after making the announcement Thursday.

Carney named to replace Fabe on Alaska Supreme Court

ANCHORAGE — The law degree was impressive, but it was what Susan Carney did with it that helped get her a seat on the Alaska… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker and Susan Carney talk to the press after making the announcement Thursday.

Alaska, JetBlue top annual survey of North American airlines

Alaska Airlines and JetBlue Airways still rank highest in the annual J.D. Power survey of passengers on the nine largest North American airlines, and the… Continue reading

Judge OKs feds to seize property in dispute

ANCHORAGE — A federal judge has authorized the U.S. Marshals Service to seize the property of the losing side of a prolonged power dispute in… Continue reading

State looks to sell southcentral meat plant

PALMER — The state is seeking a new owner for the only federally approved slaughterhouse in southcentral Alaska, as funding for the facility could run… Continue reading

Passenger’s quest for beer forced Alaska flight to divert

PORTLAND — A passenger who authorities say forced an Alaska Airlines flight to be diverted after he didn’t get a beer has pleaded not guilty… Continue reading

In this undated photo provided the American Bald Eagle Foundation, a bald eagle feeds on a salmon carcass in the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve outside Haines.

Oregon man fined for killing 2 Alaska bald eagles

DUTCH HARBOR — An Oregon man has pleaded guilty to killing two bald eagles in the Aleutian Islands port of Dutch Harbor.Alaska State Troopers say… Continue reading

In this undated photo provided the American Bald Eagle Foundation, a bald eagle feeds on a salmon carcass in the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve outside Haines.
Alaska artist and performer Jack J. Dalton, 43, faces felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor and attempted sexual abuse of a minor.

Alaska performer charged with sexual abuse of a minor

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska performer has been charged with sexual abuse of a minor.KTUU reports (https://is.gd/DJDCaa) 43-year-old Jack J. Dalton entered a not guilty plea… Continue reading

Alaska artist and performer Jack J. Dalton, 43, faces felony charges of sexual abuse of a minor and attempted sexual abuse of a minor.
Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, left, pictured last month looking at the new office space for the Legislature at the Bill Ray Center.

House confirms its crime bill vote

The Alaska House has confirmed its decision last week to approve a set of sweeping reforms to the state’s criminal justice system.In a Wednesday floor… Continue reading

Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, left, pictured last month looking at the new office space for the Legislature at the Bill Ray Center.

Woman’s body found in south Anchorage; police seek witnesses

ANCHORAGE — An autopsy has been ordered in the death of a woman found Saturday morning in south Anchorage.Police say a passer-by spotted the body… Continue reading

Icicle Seafoods sold to Cooke Seafood

KETCHIKAN — Icicle Seafoods, a prominent Alaska fishing company with its roots in Petersburg, has been bought by a Canadian company that primarily raises farmed… Continue reading

A wild tune: Moose harmonizes with home’s wind chimes

ANCHORAGE — Forget “Uptown Funk.” The Alaska wild is grooving to the smooth “moose-ic” of wind chimes.Britta Schroeder shot video of a moose playing one-part… Continue reading

Slope producers rebuff state demand for gas sale info

ANCHORAGE — The major North Slope producers and state regulators have considerable differences of opinion regarding what information the state can demand in oilfield development… Continue reading

Battle Creek, home to a population of coho salmon, flows into Kachemak Bay without passing through Bradley Lake. The proposed amendment to Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Plant would divert a portion of Battle Creek's water into the lake so it can produce energy for the Kenai Peninsula before going into the bay.

New Bradley Lake project crawls toward federal OK

HOMER — The Bradley Lake hydroelectric power plant is one step closer to approval for an amendment to the Bradley Lake hydroelectric power plant that… Continue reading

Battle Creek, home to a population of coho salmon, flows into Kachemak Bay without passing through Bradley Lake. The proposed amendment to Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Plant would divert a portion of Battle Creek's water into the lake so it can produce energy for the Kenai Peninsula before going into the bay.

It’s not just Alberta: Warming fueled fires are increasing

WASHINGTON — Alberta’s unusually early and large fire is just the latest of many gargantuan fires on an Earth that’s grown hotter with more extreme… Continue reading

Trial begins for Tanana man accused of killing 2 troopers

FAIRBANKS — The trial for a Tanana man charged with murder in the fatal shootings of two Alaska State Troopers is underway.Opening arguments began Monday… Continue reading