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Gas project partners to consider options
JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker said Wednesday that the state and its partners on a proposed mega-liquefied natural…
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Bill could allow concealed weapons at universities
JUNEAU — For some, concealed weapons are a symbol of protection against the outside world. For others, they…
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Bipartisan bowling: Pols roll off steam
JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers gather each week in the state capital ready to rumble, but it’s not to…
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Tobacco tax hike gets first hearing in Senate
A proposal to make Alaska’s tobacco taxes the fifth-highest in the United States met a mixed reception from…
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State’s alcohol industry moves against tax hike
Brewers, bar owners, restaurant owners, distillers, bartenders and distributors showed a popular front Tuesday as the Alaska Senate’s…
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Rainforest Ferry service resumes
The Rainforest Islands Ferry will resume sailings April 15, the private ferry service announced by email Tuesday. Rainforest,…
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Forest Service proposes long-term Anan plan
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking the public’s input as it releases a 30-year plan for construction projects…
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Governor sinks fisheries entry commission
With an executive order Tuesday, Gov. Bill Walker has merged the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission with the…
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Study shows beluga whales dive to great depth to catch cod
ANCHORAGE — Beluga whales off Alaska’s northern coast target Arctic cod and will dive to great depths to…
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DNR commissioner resigns
One of the leading figures behind the development of a trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline has announced his resignation.…
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Alaskans can send texts to figure out food stamp eligibility
ANCHORAGE — Officials say a new system that allows Alaskans to find out if they are eligible for…
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Legislators pay tribute to Gruenberg
JUNEAU — Legislators paid tribute Tuesday to the late state Rep. Max Gruenberg, remembering the Anchorage Democrat as…
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Fairbanks man runs Yukon Quest sled dog race on his bicycle
WHITEHORSE — He’s not an official part of the 33rd annual Yukon Quest sled dog race, but a…
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2 people injured by gunfire at Anchorage party
ANCHORAGE — Authorities say two people have been injured following a shooting at a party in Anchorage. Police…
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Army Corps to review North Slope oil project by Spanish firm
ANCHORAGE — A federal agency will conduct an environmental assessment of a Spanish company’s plans to develop what…
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Colleagues say House minority leader fits his role well
JUNEAU — Alaska House Democrats have regained prominence after years of limited influence, with their support expected to…
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Bethel fire chief: City needs more firefighters
BETHEL — The Bethel Fire Department is asking the city to fund two extra positions in response to…
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No injuries or damage reported after 4.2 Anchorage quake
ANCHORAGE — An earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 4.2 struck near Anchorage, Alaska Monday morning. Seismologist Natalia…
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Tracing roots: Genealogy event held at Soldotna church
KENAI — In the mid-1800s, Albertine Joan Garner’s great-great-grandfather deserted from the French military, married a can-can dancer…
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Earthquake damage closes school library, gym
ANCHORAGE — Damage from magnitude-7.1 earthquake in January has closed an Anchorage school library and gym. The Romig…