Clean air advocates say they’re disappointing that local and state regulators haven’t made more progress in getting the Fairbanks North Star Borough’s air-quality program up and going.
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Sitka’s fish-to-schools a ‘success story’ at foods conference
Sitka’s Fish-to-Schools program was one of the featured presentations last week at a regional meeting on sustainable food systems.
Officer’s widow, Hoonah shooting witness takes the stand
Haley Tokuoka described the August 2010 events on Front Street and her family’s relationship with Tony Wallace.
Homer fisherman body found in Kodiak
A body tentatively identified as a Homer fisherman missing since February was recovered from Kodiak’s St. Paul Harbor Friday night.
In Kentucky, Rescuers Scramble To Reach People Trapped By Flash Floods
Heavy rains on Thursday and Friday in the state triggered flooding, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people.
Despite Laws And Lawsuits, Quota-Based Policing Lingers
The NYPD is denying allegations that officers were forced to make a certain number of warrantless stops, and faced retaliation from superiors when they didn’t.
Bill to reinstate state income tax introduced in Alaska House
A pair of lawmakers in the Alaska House have filed legislation to reinstate an income tax.
Community support surges for Sudanese refugees targeted by vandalism
A weekend incident in the Anchorage neighborhood of Spenard has left a group of refugees from the Darfur region of Sudan unsure over their safety.
Update: Hyder border closure keeps emergency access
Canadian officials say the small Southeast Alaska town of Hyder will continue to have 24-hour-a-day access to emergency health care.
New version of Erin’s Law targets teen dating violence
The rewritten law is unlikely to reach the governor’s desk this year, said Senate Rules Committee Chair Charlie Huggins.