House leaders apologize for laughter
Leaders of the Alaska House are apologizing for the laughter that erupted from some caucus members when asked about same-sex partnerships.
Agency declines to continue research investigation
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management says it has found no misconduct in research by an Alaska scientist who wrote a 2006 paper on drowned polar bears and was subsequently investigated.
Fairbanks man wounded from self-inflicted shot
Alaska State Troopers say an 18-year-old Fairbanks man is in critical condition after shooting himself in the head.
Democratic proposal seeks campaign finance change
Minority House Democrats have introduced a measure opposing unlimited spending in political campaigns.
Sens. ask Obama to seek disaster aid for fishermen
A group of senators from New England, New York, Mississippi and Alaska is asking President Obama to request disaster aid for fisheries in their states.
Arctic port study highlights Nome, Teller
Two western Alaska communities will get scrutiny as possible deep-water ports for Arctic vessels.
Court orders shutdown of wood boilers
A court has ordered a homeowner in a Fairbanks neighborhood to shut down their two outdoor, wood-fired boilers.
Citizens militia schedules rally at Alaska Capitol
The Juneau branch of the Alaska Citizens Militia has scheduled a rally on the steps of the state Capitol.
Grounded AK drill barge called safe to tow
A multi-agency group formed to deal with the New Year’s Eve grounding of a Royal Dutch Shell PLC drill barge near Kodiak Island says the rig is safe to tow to its next port and the unified command is disbanding.
