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Corri Feige of DNR’s Division of Oil and Gas reads out bids during the state’s annual North Slope lease sale. (Photo: Rachel Waldholz/Alaska's Energy Desk)

Dunleavy selects Corri Feige as natural resources commissioner

Corri Feige is not new to the agency she will now lead — she was previously the head of DNR’s Division of Oil and Gas under Gov. Bill Walker.

By Elizabeth Harball, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 14, 2018 6:47 pm

British Columbia steps in over Tulsequah Chief Mine cleanup

British Columbia is taking steps to fully clean up the abandoned Tulsequah Chief Mine. The defunct Canadian mine upstream from the Taku River has been leaching acid for more than 60 years.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 14, 2018 6:11 pm

Supporters of Mike Dunleavy's campaign for governor wave campaign signs on the Aug. 21 primary in Juneau. The group Dunleavy for Alaska, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska and Eric Seibles sued over state enforcement of a ban on outdoor advertising in July. A judge issued a temporary restraining order on Monday allowing some political signs. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO)

Judge allows some political signs, but maintains state ban on highway billboards

An Anchorage Superior Court judge issued a final order on the lawsuit, which was filed in August by the ACLU of Alaska, the group Dunleavy for Alaska and Palmer resident Eric Siebels.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 14, 2018 5:30 pm

(Graphic by Annita Lucchesi (Southern Cheyenne descendant), PhD-c, courtesy of Urban Indian Health Institute)

Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence

Report cites weak reporting on missing, killed Native women

The Urban Indian Health Institute conducted the report over the past year amid concern that Native American and Alaska Native women are vanishing in high numbers, despite a lack of government data to identify the full scope of the problem.

By Mary Hudetz, Associated Press | November 14, 2018 3:35 pm

Hunter dies west of Juneau after falling from canoe

A man hunting west of Juneau died when he fell from a canoe Tuesday near Young Bay off Admiralty Island. He was pronounced dead at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

By Associated Press | November 14, 2018 1:30 pm

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor is launched from the Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska in Kodiak during flight test on July 11, 2017. The THAAD weapon system successfully intercepted an air-launched intermediate-range ballistic missile target.

Science & Tech

Space company plans first Kodiak launch

Vector Launch Inc. is planning a commercial rocket launch at the Pacific Spaceport Complex, its first launch at the Alaska facility.

By Associated Press | November 14, 2018 1:20 pm

Marko Cheseto competes in the Skinny Raven Half Marathon at the Anchorage RunFest in August 2018.

Sports

It was quite a week for Marko Cheseto, who became a marathoner and an American in a 3-day span

The former University of Alaska Anchorage runner from Kenya lost both of his feet to frostbite in 2011. Racing on carbon-fiber running blades, Cheseto ran his first marathon last Sunday. Two days later, he became an American citizen.

By Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News | November 14, 2018 12:53 pm

Rep. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks, and Kathryn Dodge gained the leads in the ongoing ballot-counting in their races. Kawasaki is leading Sen. Pete Kelly, R-Fairbanks for Kelly's seat. Dodge, a Democrat, is leading Republican Barton LeBon to succeed Kawasaki in the House. (Kawasaki photo by Skip Gray/360 North, Dodge photo courtesy of Kathryn Dodge)

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Dems Kawasaki and Dodge take leads from questioned ballots, absentees still to be counted

If Kathryn Dodge wins her race, the Alaska House could be split 20-20 with members of a mostly Democratic caucus and a Republican caucus.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2018 6:42 pm

Juneau's cold weather emergency shelter is in the old Alaska Department of Public Safety Building on Whittier Avenue, pictured here on Dec. 2, 2017, the day after the shelter first opened.

Housing

Seasonal cold weather emergency shelter begins operations Thursday

This is the second winter the City and Borough of Juneau will operate the shelter. The facility in the old state public safety building on Whittier Street sleeps up to 28 people and operates from 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. through April 15.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | November 13, 2018 6:20 pm

Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly recalls the history of Pioneer Park, once known as Alaskaland, as he speaks from the deck of the historical S.S. Nenana sternwheeler steamboat at the annual Independence Day Celebration at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks on July 4, 2017.

Health

City of Fairbanks lawyers up to sue chemical company over contaminated water

The mayor says the possible lawsuit would target the 3M Company, the Minnesota-based firm that manufactures the compounds.

By Tim Ellis, KUAC | November 13, 2018 6:00 pm

Alaska's Energy Desk

As the climate changes, Alaska’s DOT works to keep up

“I can recall a time where we would have maybe one good freezing rain event a winter,” said Tom Grman. “And then several winters ago, those were really prevalent.”

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 13, 2018 5:02 pm

Alaska's Energy Desk

In a warming Arctic, October in Utqiaġvik presents an especially striking picture

Billy Adams, a hunter in his 50s, says that when he was growing up in Utqiagvik, there was almost always ice attached to the shore by now.

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 12, 2018 11:12 am

Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy talks with family members on election night. His wife Rose Dunleavy, center, is from Noorvik, where Mike Dunleavy will be sworn in as governor on Dec. 3. Nov. 6, 2018. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

State Government

Dunleavy to be sworn in as governor in Noorvik

The village, about 40 miles from Kotzebue, is where his wife Rose Dunleavy is from.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 10, 2018 10:05 pm

Alaska man sentenced for faking death to avoid prison term

Federal prosecutors say the U.S. Coast Guard spent $384,261 searching for 35-year-old Ryan Meganack after his girlfriend, who was part of the scheme, reported him missing off Port Graham.

By Associated Press | November 10, 2018 6:30 pm

Twelve cars were reported vandalized on or near Glacier Highway. Owners reported smashed windows, missing property. Photo courtesy Nicole LaRoche.

Public Safety

Juneau police report car theft and vandalism along Glacier Highway

A car reported stolen Friday was later recovered, but 12 cars in the area were also reported vandalized. The Juneau Police Department has a possible suspect and believes the incidents are connected.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | November 10, 2018 2:41 pm

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Alaska’s Energy Desk

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Dunleavy selects Corri Feige as natural resources commissioner

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British Columbia steps in over Tulsequah Chief Mine cleanup

State Government

Judge allows some political signs, but maintains state ban on highway billboards

Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence

Report cites weak reporting on missing, killed Native women

Juneau

Hunter dies west of Juneau after falling from canoe

Science & Tech

Space company plans first Kodiak launch

Sports

It was quite a week for Marko Cheseto, who became a marathoner and an American in a 3-day span

Election Coverage

Dems Kawasaki and Dodge take leads from questioned ballots, absentees still to be counted

Housing

Seasonal cold weather emergency shelter begins operations Thursday

Health

City of Fairbanks lawyers up to sue chemical company over contaminated water

Alaska's Energy Desk

As the climate changes, Alaska’s DOT works to keep up

Alaska's Energy Desk

In a warming Arctic, October in Utqiaġvik presents an especially striking picture

State Government

Dunleavy to be sworn in as governor in Noorvik

Crime & Courts

Alaska man sentenced for faking death to avoid prison term

Public Safety

Juneau police report car theft and vandalism along Glacier Highway

Juneau

Hunter dies west of Juneau after falling from canoe

Dems Kawasaki and Dodge take leads from questioned ballots, absentees still to be counted

Seasonal cold weather emergency shelter begins operations Thursday

Juneau police report car theft and vandalism along Glacier Highway

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British Columbia steps in over Tulsequah Chief Mine cleanup

Judge allows some political signs, but maintains state ban on highway billboards

Space company plans first Kodiak launch

City of Fairbanks lawyers up to sue chemical company over contaminated water

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