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Car leaves road, crashes after troopers deploy spike strips
ANCHORAGE — A car sought by Alaska State Troopers left the Sterling Highway and rolled Sunday after its…
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Dividend tax proposed as stopgap measure, legislator says
JUNEAU — Alaskans who receive an Alaska Permanent Fund dividend would pay a 35 percent tax on it…
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Anchorage plastic surgeon sentenced to 4 years in prison
ANCHORAGE — A 67-year-old Anchorage plastic surgeon has been sentenced to four years in prison for wire fraud…
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Iditarod musher reports groping, marking 3rd issue in race
ANCHORAGE — Alaska authorities are investigating a third unwelcome encounter during this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race…
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House passes technical changes for nurses, barbers
The Alaska House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that make technical changes to state law…
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Lawmakers stumble making changes to public pensions
A plan by the Alaska Senate Finance Committee to require local governments to pay more for public pensions…
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Oil production in Alaska shows growth not seen since 2002
ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Oil and Gas Association has announced that the state had its first year-over-year increase…
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Alaska Air buys Virgin America
NEW YORK — Virgin America has loyal passengers who love the airline’s cool vibe even if its size…
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Lawmakers to tackle budget, crime bill, daylight time
JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is entering what is scheduled to be its last two weeks, with major…
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US rig count drops 14 this week to 450, another all-time low
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped 14 this…
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Motorcycle driver dies on busy Eagle River street
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police say a motorcycle driver is dead following a collision with a pickup in Eagle…
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Former mine official sentenced for clean water violations
ANCHORAGE — A former operating officer of a western Alaska mine has been sentenced to a year in…
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6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Alaska Peninsula
PORT HEIDEN — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck the Alaska Peninsula. The Alaska Earthquake Center released a statement…
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Sen. Murkowski says she hasn’t decided on endorsement for GOP candidate
KODIAK — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she hasn’t settled on which Republican presidential candidate she will support. But…
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Fishing officials work to get young people fishing permits
KODIAK — People in the fishing industry are looking for ways to help young fishermen join the workforce.…
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Sitka teacher steps in to stop fight
A Sitka middle school teacher defused a dangerous altercation last Monday afternoon when he broke up a brawl…
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Sitka’s new DA experienced in court, kitchen
SITKA — The new assistant district attorney for Sitka couldn’t say exactly that his life was naturally leading…
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Fewer Alaskans sign up online for Permanent Fund dividend
ANCHORAGE — Fewer people signed up online for this year’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, and fewer residents have…
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House OKs foster care reform bill
Calling it a first step to larger reform, the Alaska House of Representatives voted 37-0 to approve House…
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Mining tax legislation follows path of oil tax
The Alaska House Resources Committee has approved a small increase in the state’s mining tax, sending the bill…