Alaska borough wants to give away expensive ferry
An Alaska borough stuck with a $90,000 monthly bill for maintaining a ferry it can’t use is offering the $78 million vessel free to federal, state or local governments.
Feige introduces ‘Lucy Lawless bill’
An Alaska lawmaker has introduced legislation that would make it a felony to interfere with permitted oil and gas, timber or other development projects.
New law lets tribes seek direct disaster aid
The response to natural disasters and other emergencies in American Indian communities is expected to improve thanks to legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama.
University of Alaska president discusses issues
The University of Alaska will face serious challenges in 2014 if budget issues are not addressed, according to university President Pat Gamble.
Fuhrer wants increase in education funding
The president of a major teachers’ union in Alaska says the state’s public education system needs more funding if goals, like the governor’s 90 percent graduation rate, are to be met.
UAA science building evacuated after spill report
A science building at the University of Alaska Anchorage was temporarily evacuated after an apparent chemical spill.
Corrections looking at ways to curb recidivism
Estimates indicate Alaska’s prison population could reach capacity by 2016 even as a new prison is just gearing up.
Lawmaker asks for briefing on Keyes’ suicide
An Anchorage lawmaker is asking for additional information about how a confessed serial killer got a razor before his jail-cell suicide last month.
Parnell proposes $24.5M supplemental budget
Gov. Sean Parnell has proposed a $24.5 million supplemental budget for unexpected or additional costs this fiscal year.
Two-time Iron Dog champion injured in crash
Two-time Iron Dog champion Tyler Huntington has been seriously injured in a crash.
