Civil rights groups reacted with disappointment to the not guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial.
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Douglas business closed down, seized by IRS
P P’s Douglas Inn owner Patrick M. Peterson owes $1 million in back taxes and penalties
Can new studies make gulf fisheries more predictable?
What helps – or hurts – the health of Gulf of Alaska’s fisheries? More than 40 scientists from 11 institutions are searching for answers as part of a five-year study of the gulf’s vast ecosystem.
CBJ, AWARE to return state funds for new extended stay shelter
The $850,000 grant was awarded to the city to support AWARE’s project. But unforeseen issues with the project site made it financially unfeasible.
Judge throws out felony charges against alleged arsonist
Ryan Martin, 24, was initially charged with arson and criminal mischief for June 2012 fire at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park
Ketchikan DA investigating alleged cruise ship sexual assault
The Ketchikan District Attorney’s office is weighing charges against a cruise ship passenger accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
State picks up the pieces after Juneau janitorial service contracts fall apart
The State of Alaska has re-bid three contracts for janitorial services in Juneau that are less than two weeks old.
House Passes Farm Bill Without Food Stamps
House Republicans have approved a farm bill sans food stamps, leaving a gaping hole in the middle of the measure for the first time in 40 years.
‘A $34 Million Waste Of The Taxpayers’ Money’ In Afghanistan
“On a recent trip to Afghanistan, I uncovered a potentially troubling example of waste that requires your immediate attention.” – Special Inspector General John Sopko
Def Con Hacking Conference Puts Feds In ‘Time-Out’
As one of the world’s largest gatherings of hackers, the Def Con conference has long welcomed experts from the security industry and the U.S. government, along with academics and hackers. But this year, Def Con’s leader is asking federal workers to skip the event.