2 die in shooting in west Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police say two people died early Monday in a shooting in west Anchorage.Police say the shooting occurred in the area of Lois… Continue reading

In this photo taken Nov. 12, a group works into the evening to discuss the framework of a new college based on northern California's student-run Deep Springs College model in Allen Hall on the Sheldon Jackson College campus in Sitka.

Group targets Sheldon Jackson for new college

SITKA — For years Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has been finding ways to make use of the Sheldon Jackson campus, and his next idea is even more… Continue reading

In this photo taken Nov. 12, a group works into the evening to discuss the framework of a new college based on northern California's student-run Deep Springs College model in Allen Hall on the Sheldon Jackson College campus in Sitka.

Lawmakers may move from offices costing $4M to lease

ANCHORAGE — Lawmakers are a step closer to moving out of office space in Anchorage that costs $4 million to lease.The Legislative Council voted Saturday… Continue reading

UAF program director draws inspiration from eclectic sources

FAIRBANKS — If you ask Phillip Charette “What makes you who you are?” don’t expect a simple answer.The half Yup’ik, half French Canadian director of… Continue reading

Senators split on federal budget package

JUNEAU — Alaska’s Republican U.S. senators split on their votes for a sweeping budget package Friday, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski voting in favor and Sen.… Continue reading

The Fairbanks Four - Marvin Roberts, left to right, Kevin Pease, Eugene Vent, and George Frese - hold up four fingers, symbolizing the Fairbanks Four, in the David Salmon Tribal Hall after they were freed on Thursday in Fairbanks.

Fairbanks 4 exonerated, contrary to state claim

ANCHORAGE — An attorney in the Fairbanks Four case said Friday the four indigenous men previously convicted in the 1997 beating death of a teenager… Continue reading

The Fairbanks Four - Marvin Roberts, left to right, Kevin Pease, Eugene Vent, and George Frese - hold up four fingers, symbolizing the Fairbanks Four, in the David Salmon Tribal Hall after they were freed on Thursday in Fairbanks.

Idaho’s legal defense of gay marriage ban totals $715,000

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho’s losing legal battle to defend the state’s ban on same-sex marriage has cost taxpayers roughly $715,000, making it one of the… Continue reading

Discovery heads to Oregon town for ‘Deadliest Catch’ spinoff

NEW YORK — Makers of the popular Discovery network series “Deadliest Catch” are heading south to a fishing village in Oregon for a spinoff.The new… Continue reading

Thinning caribou herd may no longer be state’s biggest

ANCHORAGE — A rough estimate shows the Western Arctic Caribou Herd is not rebounding from its last several years of declining population.State wildlife experts estimate… Continue reading

Fire strikes Craig landmark

KETCHIKAN — A fire has destroyed a decades-old hotel in Craig that served as a landmark in the small community.Ruth Ann’s caught fire early Thursday… Continue reading

AGDC interim prez: Krusen tapped

The Alaska Gasline Development Corp. began formally regrouping Dec. 18 when Fritz Krusen was named interim president and other board of directors positions were settled.Krusen… Continue reading

A salmon hangs from a measuring hook Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 at Don Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay as the Golden North Salmon Derby sign hangs in the background.

Legislation includes labeling provisions for faux salmon

JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has gotten language into a major spending and tax package that would not allow the sale of genetically modified… Continue reading

A salmon hangs from a measuring hook Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 at Don Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay as the Golden North Salmon Derby sign hangs in the background.

Postal Service says mailing marijuana ads is illegal

PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Postal Service says it’s illegal to mail materials containing advertising for marijuana products, even in states that have legalized the… Continue reading

Pot regulations for Alaska on track, but obstacles remain

ANCHORAGE — The chairman of Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board says the state is on track with setting rules for the recreational marijuana industry, but that… Continue reading

Judge frees men in case

FAIRBANKS — A judge in Alaska approved terms of a settlement Thursday that throws out the longstanding convictions of four indigenous men in the 1997… Continue reading

More money to fight wildfires, but no long-term budget fix

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Budget legislation headed toward approval by Congress includes an additional $610 million for the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires next year… Continue reading

In this Dec. 9, 2015 photo, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker speaks at a news conference about his plan for the state budget in Anchorage, Alaska. Walker has proposed sweeping changes to help reduce the state's billion budget deficit, including instituting a state income tax for the first time in 35 years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Budget plan shows deficit for 2016

JUNEAU — Budget details released by Gov. Bill Walker’s office show a deficit of about $427 million next year, a drastic change from the half-billion… Continue reading

In this Dec. 9, 2015 photo, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker speaks at a news conference about his plan for the state budget in Anchorage, Alaska. Walker has proposed sweeping changes to help reduce the state's billion budget deficit, including instituting a state income tax for the first time in 35 years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Wildlife trooper, patrol truck collides with car in Juneau

JUNEAU — An Alaska State Trooper assigned to wildlife enforcement was involved in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Juneau.Troopers say 36-year-old Trooper Shaun Kuzakin of… Continue reading

Helicopter lands hard at Valdez airport; no one injured

VALDEZ — Officials in Valdez say three people on Wednesday survived a hard landing by a helicopter at the city airport.City public information officer Allie… Continue reading

Fairbanks woman arrested in death of Fairbanks man

FAIRBANKS — A 50-year-old Fairbanks woman has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a man missing since last month.Alaska State Troopers say… Continue reading