Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, speaks about the fatal police shooting that killed his nephew, Vincent Nageak III, in Barrow earlier this year during a House Majority Caucas press conference at the Capitol on Thursday. Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, left, listens.

Investigation continues into police shooting of Barrow Fire Chief

One month after Barrow Fire Chief Vincent Nageak III was shot and killed by a North Slope Borough police officer, Barrow residents and the family… Continue reading

Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, speaks about the fatal police shooting that killed his nephew, Vincent Nageak III, in Barrow earlier this year during a House Majority Caucas press conference at the Capitol on Thursday. Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, left, listens.
Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, co-chair of the House Finance Committee, said he sees the House passing a state budget as early as the end of next week during a House Majority Caucus press conference at the Capitol on Thursday.

Committee applies some creativity to state budget

JUNEAU — Legislators are applying some creativity to the House version of the state operating budget as they grapple with a multibillion-dollar state deficit exacerbated… Continue reading

Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, co-chair of the House Finance Committee, said he sees the House passing a state budget as early as the end of next week during a House Majority Caucus press conference at the Capitol on Thursday.

Bill to block Planned Parenthood in schools raises questions

JUNEAU — Lawmakers will consider a bill that a legislative attorney says could violate provisions of the state and U.S. constitutions.Republican Sen. Mike Dunleavy’s SB… Continue reading

Murkowski presses Corps of Engineers on Arctic port

ANCHORAGE — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is again asking the Army Corps of Engineers to advance a northern deep-water Alaska port to serve vessels in… Continue reading

Crime bill’s treatment of probation violators criticized

JUNEAU — The director of the criminal division for the Alaska Department of Law testified Thursday that a bill to overhaul the state’s justice system… Continue reading

This Feb. 9 photo shows an ice covered ConocoPhillips sign at the Colville-Delta 5, or CD5, drilling site on Alaska's North Slope.

First oil flows from NPR-A

NUIQSUT — Rising from the edgeless, wind-scoured, snow-covered tundra on Alaska’s North Slope lies a million-pound drilling rig pulling the first commercial oil from a… Continue reading

This Feb. 9 photo shows an ice covered ConocoPhillips sign at the Colville-Delta 5, or CD5, drilling site on Alaska's North Slope.

State moves to ban non-citizens from getting senior benefits

JUNEAU — State officials want to change eligibility requirements that now allow non-citizens to collect monthly senior benefits.The proposed change from Gov. Bill Walker and… Continue reading

This undated photo shows a Kodiak bear named Dodge at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo, Ohio.  Dodge arrived last fall at the zoo.

Alaska sends orphaned Kodiak bear to Ohio zoo in rare move

TOLEDO, Ohio — One of three Kodiak bears whose mother was killed by hunters has been relocated from Alaska to an Ohio zoo in a… Continue reading

This undated photo shows a Kodiak bear named Dodge at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo, Ohio.  Dodge arrived last fall at the zoo.

Walters appointed interim deputy education commissioner

JUNEAU — A retired state educator has been named interim deputy commissioner of the state education department.Interim Commissioner Susan McCauley appointed Betty Walters to the… Continue reading

Teens say burning of ex’s love letter led to school fire

ANCHORAGE — A case of burning love caused thousands of dollars in damage at a school playground in Alaska.Anchorage police say a fire from lit… Continue reading

Senate approves bill protecting children from identity theft

The Alaska Senate has given unanimous approval to a bill that allows parents to request a credit freeze on their child’s behalf. The bill was… Continue reading

Judge tosses challenge to Medicaid expansion

JUNEAU — A state court judge in Alaska on Tuesday upheld Gov. Bill Walker’s decision to expand Medicaid without legislative approval, finding that the federal… Continue reading

Officials to review wild sheep proposal

ANCHORAGE — State officials will consider a proposal that would require goat and sheep owners to get permits in an effort to prevent the spread… Continue reading

Village awarded grant for river turbine design

ANCHORAGE — A quest by a southwest Alaska village to use clean energy to replace power generated by expensive diesel fuel will get a boost… Continue reading

Cruz edges Trump in Alaska

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz won the Republican presidential preference poll in Alaska late Tuesday, edging national GOP front-runner Donald Trump.Trump came into the contest with… Continue reading

From ANWR to Access, Sullivan covers the issues in Juneau visit

In his annual address to the Alaska Legislature, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan harkened back to memories of Ted Stevens, Bob Bartlett and Ernest Gruening.For many… Continue reading

Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau and a member of the House Finance Committee, listens as Michele Morgan of Juneau Stop Heroin, Start Talking testifies in favor of state funding for behavioral health programs on Feb. 29, 2016 in the Alaska Capitol.

Juneau speaks its mind on the budget

To talk about a budget affecting every Alaskan, 53 Juneauites walked up to a microphone and shared their thoughts with the Alaska Legislature’s House Finance… Continue reading

Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau and a member of the House Finance Committee, listens as Michele Morgan of Juneau Stop Heroin, Start Talking testifies in favor of state funding for behavioral health programs on Feb. 29, 2016 in the Alaska Capitol.

Panel to hear bill with penalties for sex ed violations

JUNEAU — Following the Senate’s passage of legislation to restrict schools from contracting with abortion providers for sex education classes, lawmakers plan to hear a… Continue reading

Soldotna to update highway, park signs in $230,000 project

SOLDOTNA — Soldotna is looking to present a friendlier face to motorists and park-goers with new signage welcoming people to the city.The Peninsula Clarion reported… Continue reading

Wasilla man dies in head-on car crash with pickup

WASILLA — A Wasilla man died Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash northeast of the city.Alaska State Troopers say a car driven by 22-year-old William… Continue reading