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Deficit explodes as oil stays in cellar
Alaska’s annual budget gap will explode to almost $4 billion next fiscal year, according to new estimates from…
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Infographic: A visual guide to (most of) the Alaska state budget
For a larger version of the graphic, click here. Millions, billions, kazillions. There’s a lot of zeroes…
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If Legislature needs special session, lawmaker wants it in Railbelt
If the Alaska Legislature goes into special session this year, Sen. Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak, is again promoting the…
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Lawmaker suggests privatizing parts of ferry system
KETCHIKAN — An Alaska lawmaker is suggesting some state ferry system routes should be privatized. Sen. Peter Micciche,…
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Alaska legislators to look at how they’ll fund the budget
JUNEAU — With just under a month left in the legislative session, Alaska lawmakers are trying to figure…
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SeaLife Center prepares for influx of sick sea otters
KENAI — Alaska SeaLife Center is preparing for another busy year of stranded otters. The Seward nonprofit has…
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US rig count drops 4 this week to all-time low of 476
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped 4 this…
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Kenai Orthodox church plans fire system to protect artifacts
KENAI — A Russian Orthodox church in Kenai is looking to install a new fire-suppressing system to protect…
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Joint session set to consider Walker appointees
JUNEAU — The Alaska House and Senate plan to meet in joint session next month to consider appointments…
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Fairbanks man charged with improperly ordering steroids
FAIRBANKS — A competitive body builder from Fairbanks suspected of ordering thousands of dollars’ worth of steroids from…
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Researcher: New species of butterfly has clues to geology, climate
FAIRBANKS — A new species of butterfly could provide clues about Alaska’s geological history and its changing climate,…
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Photo: Iditarod sunrise
The sun rises Thursday over the frozen tundra just outside Nome and lights up patches of ice covering…
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After death of teen daughter, Eagle River mom raises awareness of rare disease
Feb. 29 was a day of torn emotions for Cindy Just. The 44-year-old Eagle River mother reminisced about…
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CIRI sells tourism businesses to Alaska Denali Travel
Cook Inlet Region Inc. announced March 11 that it has sold its tour and resort subsidiary CIRI Alaska…
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House approves bill fighting “rock vomit” and other invasive species
The Alaska House has voted 26-7 in favor of a bill that aims to fight invasive species in…
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Shelter Cove road project opens up for bids
KETCHIKAN — A $19 million project linking Ketchikan’s road system to Shelter Cove in Carroll Inlet has gone…
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Wallet theft suspect tracked down by food delivery record
NIKISKI — An Alaska man whose wallet was stolen at a municipal swimming pool helped track down a…
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Administration looking at how to proceed on cruise bill
JUNEAU — A deputy state Revenue commissioner says members of Gov. Bill Walker’s administration are discussing how to…
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Saxman man drags officer behind vehicle
ANCHORAGE — Authorities say a man in a small Alaska village tried to bribe a public safety officer…
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Fairbanks pot business one step closer to opening
FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks North Star Borough officials have voted to approve the borough’s first conditional use permit for…