The Alaska Supreme Court has decided that Democrats should be allowed to let independent candidates run in party primaries. The court’s decision affirms a lower court ruling. A detailed opinion is expected later.
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Department says Taku River salmon numbers are overestimated
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says it has been overestimating how many Chinook and sockeye salmon make it up the Taku River.
Alaska senator backs bill to allow pot business banking
Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and a bipartisan group of senators are pushing legislation that would allow legal marijuana businesses to use banks to store profits.
Nominee to marijuana regulatory board withdraws
The man nominated by Gov. Bill Walker to fill the public safety seat on Alaska’s marijuana regulatory board has withdrawn from consideration after losing his law enforcement job.
Trial scheduled for Juneau’s suit against apartment owners
A City and Borough of Juneau lawsuit filed against the owners of an apartment building that had to be demolished with city funds has been scheduled to go to trial Aug. 13.
Mushers, fans gather for world’s most famous sled dog race
Mushers, barking dogs and excited fans are converging on Alaska’s largest city for the ceremonial start of the famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Alaska State Troopers: 2 found dead at campground
Alaska State Troopers are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found at a campground north of Talkeetna.
Initiative to protect salmon habitat on track to make ballot
The Alaska Division of Elections says an initiative aimed at protecting salmon habitat has cleared a significant hurdle on its track to making a November state election ballot.
Interior Department veterans question need for overhaul
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s plan to put more of his department’s decision-makers in the field has a fundamental flaw in the eyes of some who spent their careers making those decisions.
Popular Alaska peak weighs new rules for climbers’ poop
The National Park Service is considering new rules for the disposal of human waste generated by climbers on North America’s tallest mountain, Denali.