Alaska Supreme Court clarifies redistricting decision
Alaska’s highest court says the first step in the redistricting process is to draw political boundaries based on state constitutional requirements.
Walker plans to continue TV show during run for governor
Bill Walker plans to continue his weekly TV show while running for governor.
EPA: Alaska mine project could hurt salmon streams
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report says build-out of the large-scale Pebble mine near the headwaters of a world-class salmon fishery could wipe out as many as 90 miles of streams and alter stream flows.
Ketchikan bus driver fired after alleged threat
A Ketchikan school bus driver has been fired after allegedly threatening children while holding a knife.
Ketchikan seeks borough money for 911 call service
The Ketchikan city manager is threatening to cut off 911 calls from outside the city unless borough residents pick up more of the tab to operate the dispatch center.
Alaska villages cope with treated-water shortages
Two Native villages on Alaska’s western coast are coping with shortages of treated water brought on by failures of their supply transmission pipelines.
Juneau man admits to shock collar abuse of beagle
A Juneau man will have to perform 80 hours of community service after admitting he left an electronic shock collar in the “on” position for two and half years on his dog.
Soldier dies nearly 3 months after hit by truck
Army officials say a Fort Wainwright soldier from Texas who was struck by a log-hauling truck near Salcha has died of his injuries almost three months later.
Prescription drug drop-off day set for Saturday
Alaskans can safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs Saturday as part of the year’s first National Drug Collection Day.
