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.
Redistricting board awaiting high court ruling
The Alaska Redistricting Board intends to wait for a U.S. Supreme Court decision on provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act before redrawing the state’s political boundaries.
School security funds may address lockdown needs
Districts worried about security of exterior and classroom doors in the event of a lockdown
ConocoPhillips to increase Alaska production
Announcement follows passage of new oil tax bill by state Legislature
Man taken into custody after Salcha standoff
Incident forced closure of the Richardson Highway early Wednesday
Group seeks to let voters decide on recreational pot use
Efforts are underway to make Alaska the third state in the country to legalize marijuana use by adults.
Drone task force passes Legislature
The Alaska Legislature will have its own task force to tackle issues regarding drones.
