The event was intended to be a victory lap for Murkowski and Young, who were at the Anchorage Petroleum Club speaking about successfully opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil development.
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Two Petersburg teams return from ocean science competition in Seward
In February, Petersburg High School students joined teams from around the state in an 20th annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl regional competition in Seward.
More than $6 billion gap in state pension funding draws concern
Some state senators are expressing concern about the projected shortfall in funding Alaska’s public employee pensions. But those who manage the pension funds say the shortfall will likely remain manageable.
Bill would exempt utility companies from pesticide pollution
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists discovered “concerning levels” of the pesticide Penta in soils around power poles running through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Senate appointee drops out after controversial Facebook comments scrutinized
A new possibility to fill the seat emerged. The Republican Party advanced retired Palmer small business owner Vicki Wallner to replace Braund as one of three nominees.
Seavey attorney: Report shows musher didn’t drug dogs
An attorney for four-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey released a toxicology report Wednesday that he says proves the musher did not drug his dogs in last year’s race.
Woman who abandoned baby in Eagle River park sentenced to 9 years for manslaughter
Ashley Ard was sentenced Wednesday to nine years in prison in the death of a baby girl she gave birth to in her bathtub on Oct. 14, 2013.
Walker chooses Sutton resident for Senate after Republicans reject top pick
Braund’s posts on Facebook contain potentially controversial material.
Senate Republicans reject Walker’s Senate pick, Kowalke
Soldotna Republican Sen. Peter Micciche said the rejection was based on Walker not following the traditional process.
Anchorage snowboarder Rosie Mancari’s Olympics end with training accident
Rosie Mancari’s Winter Olympics are over, but the Anchorage snowboarder is delaying surgery on two injured ankles so she can cheer on her teammates in Pyeongchang, South Korea.