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.
Sealaska chairman, former Senator Kookesh hospitalized after heart attack
Former state Senator Albert Kookesh was medevaced to Anchorage Monday morning after suffering a heart attack.
Democratic proposal seeks campaign finance change
Minority House Democrats have introduced a measure opposing unlimited spending in political campaigns.
Alaskans celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
Alaskans marked Elizabeth Peratrovich Day on Saturday, in honor of the Tlingit woman whose testimony to the territorial legislature helped pass an Anti-Discrimination Act in … more
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.
Serial killer wrongly issued razor before suicide
Alaska corrections officials say confessed serial killer Israel Keyes was mistakenly issued a razor before he committed suicide.
Alaska Senate delays vote on cruise ship wastewater bill
During a floor hearing Wednesday, Democrats made five attempts to amend the bill. Some received support from coastal Republicans, but all amendments ultimately failed.
