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Rep. Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, chair of the House Rules Committee, meets with other committee members to consider HB 247 at the Bill Ray Center on Tuesday. The bill contains cuts to oil and gas subsidies to industry. Seen with Rep. Johnson are: Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, right, Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, center, and House Minority Leader Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage.

New version of oil tax bill gets hearing but little applause

The Alaska Legislature is considering a new plan to cut the state’s subsidy of oil and gas drilling, but opponents of previous versions say the… Continue reading

Rep. Craig Johnson, R-Anchorage, chair of the House Rules Committee, meets with other committee members to consider HB 247 at the Bill Ray Center on Tuesday. The bill contains cuts to oil and gas subsidies to industry. Seen with Rep. Johnson are: Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, right, Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, center, and House Minority Leader Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage.
In this April 21 photo, Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks during the Indiana Republican Party Spring Dinner in Indianapolis.

Cruz wants to keep delegates won in Alaska

JUNEAU — Ted Cruz has suspended his presidential campaign, but he wants to keep the delegates he won in the Alaska presidential preference poll.In a… Continue reading

In this April 21 photo, Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks during the Indiana Republican Party Spring Dinner in Indianapolis.
In this April 2015 file photo, with the Olympic Mountains in the background, a small boat crosses in front of an oil drilling rig as it arrives in Port Angeles, Washington, aboard a transport ship after traveling across the Pacific. Royal Dutch Shell PLC confirmed Tuesday it will relinquish all but one of its federal offshore leases in Alaska's Chukchi Sea.

Shell relinquishes offshore leases in Chukchi Sea

ANCHORAGE — The only company to drill an exploratory oil well in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea following a 2008 federal lease sale confirmed Tuesday it has… Continue reading

In this April 2015 file photo, with the Olympic Mountains in the background, a small boat crosses in front of an oil drilling rig as it arrives in Port Angeles, Washington, aboard a transport ship after traveling across the Pacific. Royal Dutch Shell PLC confirmed Tuesday it will relinquish all but one of its federal offshore leases in Alaska's Chukchi Sea.
In this Thursday, May 5 photo, a motorcade of motorcycles, led by the Illinois State Police, make their way down Capitol Avenue during the 31st annual Police Officer Memorial Day at the State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.

Anchorage police investigate road rage incident

ANCHORAGE — Motorcycle Awareness Month in Alaska is getting off to a high-profile start.Anchorage police are investigating a weekend road-rage incident in which a pickup… Continue reading

In this Thursday, May 5 photo, a motorcade of motorcycles, led by the Illinois State Police, make their way down Capitol Avenue during the 31st annual Police Officer Memorial Day at the State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.
A screengrab from the official website of the Nenana Ice Classic, showing the Tanana River ice and the tripod 100 feet downstream, which stopped the clock at 3:39 p.m. April 23.

Alaska’s favorite ice guessing game has 44 winning tickets

NENANA, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s favorite guessing game didn’t appear to be too hard to predict this year.There were a whopping 44 winners of the… Continue reading

A screengrab from the official website of the Nenana Ice Classic, showing the Tanana River ice and the tripod 100 feet downstream, which stopped the clock at 3:39 p.m. April 23.

In public-health win, number of Alaska teen births hits record low

The number of Alaska teens giving birth has reached a record low, according to a new analysis from the Alaska Division of Public Health.In a… Continue reading

A football that was presented to Alaska Gov. Bill Walker from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner during an event for youth at Covenant House in Anchorage. During roughly his first year and a half in office, Walker has receives gifts ranging from alcohol to sea otter mittens to a framed photo from the King of Norway, presented by King Harald V himself.

Alaska governor reports array of swag: mittens, crab, pins

JUNEAU — When you’re governor, you get swag — gifts that are protocol from other government officials or pleasantries from people you meet as part… Continue reading

A football that was presented to Alaska Gov. Bill Walker from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner during an event for youth at Covenant House in Anchorage. During roughly his first year and a half in office, Walker has receives gifts ranging from alcohol to sea otter mittens to a framed photo from the King of Norway, presented by King Harald V himself.

Fairbanks Borough issues more permits for pot stores

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Three new marijuana entrepreneurs are preparing to open up shop in Fairbanks, raising the number of anticipated pot stores in the… Continue reading

Dontavious Ray, 8, helps Elaine Medin add some pepper to caramelizing onions during a healthy eating and cooking presentation at the Boys and Girls Club in Fairbanks on April 29.

Chef teaches kids to love healthy foods

FAIRBANKS — Raise your hand if you like kale. That was Robert Dell’Amore’s request to the group of about 30 kids at the Boys and… Continue reading

Dontavious Ray, 8, helps Elaine Medin add some pepper to caramelizing onions during a healthy eating and cooking presentation at the Boys and Girls Club in Fairbanks on April 29.

How Alaska’s population might change by 2045

ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s population will continue to climb over the next 30 years, inching closer to the 1 million mark, a new report says.The state’s… Continue reading

Bethel library closing for 3 months of renovations

BETHEL — Bethel’s only library will be closed for at least three months as the Kuskokwim University Campus facility undergoes renovations.KYUK-AM reported members of the… Continue reading

US rig count drops 5 this week to 415, another all-time low

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped by five this week to 415, another all-time low… Continue reading

Coal seam fires again spark wildfires near Healy, coal mine

ANCHORAGE — Underground fires in coal country near the interior Alaska community of Healy have again touched off wildfires on the surface, putting forest officials… Continue reading

This photo taken Sunday, April 24, 2016, on the Kahiltna Glacier in Alaska, shows Army soldiers unloading a Chinook helicopter that landed on the glacier near Denali. The U.S. Army helped set up base camp on North America's tallest mountain. Three Chinook helicopters the size of city buses took supplies like food, communication equipment and fuel to the base camp at the 7,200-foot level of Denali. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Army sets up base camps on Denali

KAHILTNA GLACIER — Three U.S. Army Chinook helicopters the size of city buses ascend higher and higher in the Alaska Range, following the 44-mile long… Continue reading

This photo taken Sunday, April 24, 2016, on the Kahiltna Glacier in Alaska, shows Army soldiers unloading a Chinook helicopter that landed on the glacier near Denali. The U.S. Army helped set up base camp on North America's tallest mountain. Three Chinook helicopters the size of city buses took supplies like food, communication equipment and fuel to the base camp at the 7,200-foot level of Denali. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Trump sweep of GOP deflates federal land transfer push

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Donald Trump’s apparent lock on the Republican presidential nomination means advocates of large-scale transfers of federal lands to states in the West… Continue reading

Dems hope conventions can unite Sanders, Clinton fans

PORTLAND, Maine — Democrats are hoping to use state conventions to unite supporters of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders as fans of the two candidates… Continue reading

House pursuing appeal of Medicaid suit decision

JUNEAU — The Alaska House has given notice that it plans to keep fighting Gov. Bill Walker’s authority to expand Medicaid on his own, drawing… Continue reading

Grand jury indicts Eagle River man in shooting death

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old Eagle River man on charges of first-degree murder and felony weapons misconduct.State prosecutors said Jarre… Continue reading

Fairbanks woman named state’s top secondary school principal

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks principal has been named Alaska’s secondary school principal of the year.The award for West Valley High School Principal Shaun Kraska was… Continue reading

Schools can decide on transgender athletes

ANCHORAGE - Alaska’s governing body for high school activities says it is leaving it up to schools to decide what teams transgender students can compete… Continue reading