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Murkowski, Begich say Kerry could win easy nomination

Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich are praising President Barack Obama’s choice for the next secretary of state.

Anchorage bound jet diverted to Juneau

An Alaska Airlines jet flying from Seattle to Anchorage was diverted to Juneau International Airport late Sunday night.

Alaska considered lawsuit over ESA listing of bearded, ringed seals

Alaska is considering a legal challenge to an Endangered Species Act listing of bearded and ringed seals.

Alaska capitol and church bells toll on behalf of Sandy Hook

Alaska capitol and church bells toll on behalf of Sandy Hook

Bells across Alaska rang at 9:30 Friday morning in memory of the Connecticut elementary school shooting.

Tragedy at Sandy Hook prompts calls for local discussion on gun control

Tragedy at Sandy Hook prompts calls for local discussion on gun control

Mayor Merrill Sanford says he’s not likely to call a community meeting to talk about gun control.

Gas Caucus Gets Pipline Update, Crafting Legislation

State lawmakers today heard an update on a proposal to get natural gas from the North Slope to Southcentral Alaska.

New ferry a “stretch Lituya,” not a “stretch LeConte”

New ferry a “stretch Lituya,” not a “stretch LeConte”

More details are emerging about the Alaska Class Ferry redesign. The smaller shuttles could have partially open car decks. And three, rather than two, might be built

Alaska’s job scene looking more like Lower 48

Unemployment in Alaska has been lower than the national rate for nearly 50 months.

Alaska’s unemployment rate  historically had  been higher than the rest of … more

Treadwell certifies proposed initiative on mining

Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell has certified a proposed ballot initiative would require legislative approval for a large-scale mine in the Bristol Bay region.

Hydro project planners submit environmental plans

The Alaska Energy Authority has submitted a plan for two years of environmental work on the proposed multi-billion dollar Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project.