In his resignation letter, Democrat Luke Hopkins said the legislature “has utterly failed Alaskans.”
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BP selling multimillion dollar Anchorage building
In a statement, the company says the sale will “reduce costs and free up capital, allowing BP to focus on its core business.”
Justice still sought 1 year after Kavairlook killing
Even though one suspect is facing murder charges, the alleged shooter remains at large.
Tanana man found guilty of first-degree murder of troopers
Nathanial Kangas, 22, shot Sergeant Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabe Rich on May 1, 2014, as they tried to arrest his father at the Kangas home in Tanana.
Walker appoints Fairbanks defense attorney to Alaska Supreme Court
Carney will replace the five-member Alaska Supreme Court’s only female member, Justice Dana Fabe.
State GOP hints at Alaska’s outsized role in picking Republican presidential nominee
“Suffice to say Alaska, the massive state with such a small population, might have a bigger influence on the selection for the Republican nominee for the presidency, than you might think,” said GOP Chairman Peter Goldberg.
UAF involved in new project in climate change and wildfire studies
“It’s often difficult to join up the world of research and academia with the world of actual on the ground fire management,” said Alaska Fire Science Consortium ecologist Randi Jandt.
Trans-Alaska pipeline up and running after tank fire
It’s unclear what caused the tank fire that shutdown the pipeline for 9 hours, but a team has been assembled to investigate the incident.
The Port of Anchorage: A crucial cargo hub at risk
“If you eat it, wear it, use it, or drive it, it’s on the ship,” said Grace Greene, vice president and general manager for Tote in Alaska.
Committee to work out differences on bill drawing from rural power fund
Because the state government has a $4 billion deficit, some lawmakers have suggested drawing money from the fund to pay for other state costs.