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Wasilla theft suspect flees troopers, leaving child behind
ANCHORAGE — A 31-year-old Wasilla man sought for vehicle theft was charged with endangering the welfare of a…
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Mat-Su Borough addresses arsenic in Talkeetna water
ANCHORAGE — The Matanuska-Susitna Borough has taken action to address arsenic levels in the Talkeetna water system that…
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Fiorina added to GOP poll; is 8th in vote
Carly Fiorina on Tuesday became the eighth Republican presidential candidate to qualify for the state’s presidential preference poll…
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Survey: 18 percent of Alaska high schoolers use e-cigarettes
A new survey of Alaska high school students has found e-cigarette use higher than the national average. The…
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Hiring rises in 36 US states in December
WASHINGTON — Employers added jobs in 36 states last month, led by big gains in California, Texas and…
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Troopers: Child killed in village was shot by 11-year-old
ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say a 5-year-old boy was playing video games in his living room when…
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Earthquake renews focus on Alaska’s emergency readiness
JUNEAU — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Alaska’s most populous region has renewed focus on the state’s readiness…
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2017 Arctic Council ministerial meeting will be in Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks has been selected to host the next ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council in 2017.…
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Panel: Lunch and Learn could raise ethical issues
JUNEAU — A legislative committee on Monday found that attendance at the increasingly popular lunchtime presentation series at…
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Amid budget gloom, analyst gives reason for fiscal optimism
If you factor in the sizes of their respective budgets, Alaska’s $50 billion Permanent Fund leaves the state…
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Alaska Democrats vote to allow independents in party primary
JUNEAU — Alaska Democratic party leaders have approved allowing candidates not affiliated with a political party to run…
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Alaska Airlines unveils new look
Alaska Airlines on Monday unveiled a suite of understated changes to its logo and the look of its…
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Ferry system seeks system survey
The Alaska Marine Highway is seeking proposals for someone to give its vessels a complete once-over. In a…
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Ski event eyes four Haines locations
The Freeride World Tour, one of the world’s top freestyle skiing competitions, will return to Haines after a…
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Avalanche deaths spur demand for survival courses
ANCHORAGE — More people are interested in preparedness courses in southcentral Alaska following avalanche deaths in the Hatcher…
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Earthquake Q&A: Geologists explain state’s vulnerability
ANCHORAGE — A massive weekend earthquake in Alaska cracked a road, broke natural gas lines and destroyed four…
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State’s top tax economist warns that volatility is the new normal
While Alaskans hope for a rebound in oil prices, the state’s top revenue economist warned the Alaska Senate…
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State likely to dump new standardized test
After almost four years of preparation and planning, plus millions of dollars in implementation, Alaska’s new standardized testing…
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Miller Energy reaches $5M settlement with regulators
KENAI — Miller Energy Resources has agreed to pay $5 million to settle allegations that it inflated the…
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Southwest Alaska village child dies in accidental shooting
ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers are investigating the accidental shooting death of a child in Kokhanok. Troopers early…