Alaska Airlines might cut some of its flights between Bethel and Anchorage, just in time for the holidays. Management confirmed that their flight schedule will change a few weeks before Thanksgiving and remain in effect until a few days after New Year’s, but it’s still unclear what those changes will be.
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Judge orders Anchorage to pay ex-cops $2.7M after verdict against city
A judge has increased the penalty the Municipality of Anchorage will pay two former Anchorage police officers, who alleged racial discrimination at the Anchorage Police Department and won with a jury verdict this spring.
Motor fuel tax stalls in a year of few bills
Lawmakers have passed fewer bills in 2017 than any year in the state’s history, but it seemed that Senate Bill 25 stood one of the best chances of passing.
Interest in kelp farming drives state tideland applications
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is beginning to work through tideland lease applications for the mariculture industry. Current and potentially new farmers are applying to use state tidelands to grow Pacific oysters and geoducks.
Walker says future special sessions depend on progress
Walker said he’s optimistic that Saturday’s agreement on oil and gas taxes means lawmakers can reach agreement on other issues.
Homer Rotary Club plans peace-based arts program for elementary kids
At the end of the program, kids express what peace means to them by painting on canvas banners.
Special session ends with compromise on oil and gas tax credits
The Senate voted to return for a third special session, but the House didn’t take a similar vote on Saturday. Lawmakers have yet to pass a capital budget.
Newly found fungus could threaten Southeast Alaska trees
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A fungus that damages trees is making its way through the state of Alaska. CoastAlaska News reported Thursday the fungus, spruce bud blight, has damaged trees in Southcentral and Interior Alaska, and now has been discovered for the first time in the southeast part of the state. The infection was discovered…
Inmate charged with attempted murder of man in prison
SEWARD, Alaska (AP) — A man serving time for a felony assault conviction has been charged with the attempted murder of another inmate at the Seward prison. Alaska State Troopers say 57-year-old Rickey Sizemore was arrested Thursday at Spring Creek Correctional Facility. He is charged with attempting to cut the throat of a man identified…
Police arrest carjacking crash suspect as he leaves hospital
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A man suspected of crashing a stolen Anchorage vehicle was arrested after leaving a hospital. Anchorage police say 26-year-old Tyler Wolff was charged Thursday with eight felonies, including robbery and assault. Police early July 7 investigated a man with a gun outside an east-side fast-food restaurant. Police say the man ignored…