The University of Alaska is moving from three colleges of education to one and the board of regents gave UAS authority over that school. Originally the board was going to consider giving the role to UAF in Fairbanks.
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ACLU sues Kenai Peninsula Borough over religious invocation policy
The ACLU of Alaska is following through with its threat to sue the Kenai Peninsula Borough over its invocation policy.
Anchorage police find stolen truck used for UPS deliveries, but not thief or packages
Police in Anchorage say a thief drove off a U-Haul truck filled with packages being delivered to city residents.
Defendants in Palmer teen’s murder case plead not guilty
Teenagers charged in the death of a 16-year-old Palmer boy have pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges.
Man indicted for January Point Woronzof deaths still at large
An Anchorage grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old man in a double homicide at Anchorage’s Point Woronzof in January.
Anchorage pushing for port, more flexible finances from Legislature
In a departure from big wish lists of the past, Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s legislative request has only one capital budget project. The administration is also pushing for a number of law changes designed to give local governments more financial flexibility.
Four more people arrested in Palmer murder case
Four individuals linked to Grunwald’s death were arrested Friday about the time mourners began showing up at the vigil at the Palmer state fairgrounds.
Police arrest theft, burglary suspects near ski chalet
Two men suspected of thefts and an assault were arrested near Hilltop Ski Area. Austin Carroll, 29, and Dante Padilla, 28, are in custody.
Frozen spruce make for extra dangerous woodcutting
A Kodiak Island Borough Assemblyman discussed the dangers of sawing frozen spruce during Kodiak’s most recent cold snap.
Congress adds soldiers, raises military pay 2.1 percent
Congress is calling for 16,000 more soldiers, compared to President Obama’s request. Service members will see their pay go up 2.1 percent.