Walker’s DNR commissioner seeks balance between federal and private interests in state’s resources
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Justice Sotomayor speaks at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Sonya Sotomayor, the first Latina appointed the nation’s highest court, spoke Sunday at the University of Alaska Fairbanks during a UAF Summer Sessions event.
Alaska drops appeal of tribal land into trust regulation
Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth says the state will not appeal a federal court decision that will allow Alaska Native communities to place their land in federal trust.
Alaska’s top general to retire, hand command to new joint base leader
Lt. Gen. Russell J. Handy will retire after 34 years in the U.S. Air Force on Tuesday, following a change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Man dies at Wildwood Correctional Complex, Kenai
Michael Talcott, 57, was found unresponsive in his cell, according to Department of Corrections spokesperson Corey Allen-Young.
Homer council shows concern over proposed naval training
Homer City Council passed a resolution on Aug. 8, formally requesting changes to U.S. Navy training exercises in the Gulf of Alaska. The proposed training area is 24 nautical miles from the Kenai Peninsula shoreline, just south of Prince William Sound and east of Kodiak Island.
Reinbold to repay per diem payments after rival raises concern
According to the Legislative Affairs Agency, Reinbold told staff she had not been aware she had received the money, and that she would repay it.
Senator says lawsuit is likely if corporation doesn’t fully fund dividends
In a letter sent Wednesday to Permanent Fund Corporation Chief Executive Officer Angela Rodell, Wielechowski cites a state law that says the corporation shall transfer an amount set by a formula for dividends.
Pickup crashes into car, house, causes natural gas leak
Anchorage police say the pickup driven by Rosalynn Bayless, 29, shortly before midnight Wednesday ran a red light at Lake Otis Parkway and Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage police describe vehicle in fatal hit-and-run
A vehicle in an Anchorage fatal hit-and-run likely was a dark blue 2003 or 2004 Chevy Silverado or Avalanche with blue lighting inside the cab.