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.
Fabe stresses prevention, rural justice initiatives
Bringing justice to all Alaskans – that was the major theme of Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe’s speech at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Alaska’s delegation responds to the State of the Union
President Barack Obama laid out his vision for the country last night that include new gun regulations … climate change legislation … and a new immigration policy.
Abortion bill exludes mental health from definition of ‘medically necessary’
Legislation that would limit the circumstances in which public funds can be used to pay for abortions was introduced in the Senate on Monday, but the bill may have trouble standing up to court scrutiny.
