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Gov. considers pardons of Fairbanks 4
ANCHORAGE — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker is considering whether to grant pardons or clemency to four indigenous men…
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Poll finds Alaska businesses opposed to state taxes
A new poll from the Alaska branch of the National Federation of Independent Businesses has found most of…
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Alaska ferry system could face more budget cuts
KODIAK — The head of the Alaska Marine Highway System says he expects a $5 million cut to…
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Electric official outlines $15 million upgrades for Sitka
SITKA — Officials with Sitka’s electric department have plans for $15.7 million in projects over the next decade…
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Man steals Salvation Army kettle outside Wasilla store
ANCHORAGE — Wasilla police are looking for man suspected of stealing a Salvation Army kettle that contained donations.…
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Hoverboards cannot fly
Alaska Airlines is banning the shipment of one of the most popular toys this Christmas. Last week, the…
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Criminal justice commission recommends $424 million in savings
The state commission tasked with cutting costs in Alaska’s criminal justice system has come up with a slate…
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Hearing in Fairbanks 4 case canceled
ANCHORAGE — A hearing set for today has been canceled in the case of four indigenous men seeking…
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Photo: Moose play
Three moose play along Raspberry Road as they trot back to Kincaid Park in Anchorage on Wednesday.
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Lawmakers consider reused medical equipment
KENAI — Alaska’s Medicaid patients may soon be getting recycled wheelchairs and walkers under new legislation that could…
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Who are US Muslims?
When Donald Trump offered a “temporary” plan to block Muslims from entering the United States in response to…
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Ex-leaders not budging after losing Alaska tribal dispute
ANCHORAGE — Former officials in an Alaska Native village are refusing to relinquish their old office and tribal…
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Settlement agreement reached in Seward coal terminal lawsuit
ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Railroad and the company that transfers coal to ships at Seward have reached a…
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Walker proposes big fix, including income tax, to solve state’s budget woes
Gov. Bill Walker has proposed the biggest changes to Alaska’s system of taxes and revenue since Jay Hammond…
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Alaska predicts sharp oil tax decline amid low prices
JUNEAU — The state of Alaska is projecting revenue from oil and gas production taxes at $172 million…
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For governor, cookies come before budget’s main course
This morning, Gov. Bill Walker will unveil a complicated, multibillion-dollar plan to erase Alaska’s deficits and balance the…
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Report: Short review didn’t compromise lease sale
ANCHORAGE — A federal agency rushed through an environmental review of an Alaska offshore petroleum lease sale at…
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Jury finds Hawaii mother guilty of assaulting child on flight from Alaska
HONOLULU — A Hawaii mother was convicted Tuesday of assaulting her 15-month-old daughter during a May flight from…
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Bethel looks to housing project to retain workers
BETHEL — Bethel officials hope new housing for public safety, education and health professionals will help the city…
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Anchorage mayor pulls support from road project
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has withdrawn the city’s support for a controversial $20 million dollar transportation…