Alaska is one step closer to getting another oil tax credit overhaul. Representatives in the State House voted to send a contentious bill over to the Senate.
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North Korea threatens ‘toughest counteraction’ after U.S. moves Navy ships
“We will hold the U.S. wholly accountable for the catastrophic consequences to be entailed by its outrageous actions,” North Korea said. President Trump said the country is “looking for trouble.”
New version of Permanent Fund bill would require income tax, oil tax hike
Homer Republican Rep. Paul Seaton says the committee made the change to avoid a potential lawsuit challenging a House proposal.
President Xi’s Alaska visit: salmon, scenery and a chance to deepen Arctic ties
It’s not unusual for foreign leaders to re-fuel in Anchorage, but this wasn’t just a pit stop. And experts say there are good reasons for China’s top leader to drop in.
State economists publish a “Where are they now?” for Alaska high school grads
Of the class of 2005, 37 percent went on to finish college within 10 years. That’s for two-year or four-year degrees.
State schedules prescribed burns in Delta bison range to improve forage, habitat
Alaska Division of Forestry personnel will burn off dry vegetation in two areas around the Delta Junction State Bison Range over the next few weeks. The prescribed burns are intended to improve habitat for bison and other species that live on the range.
CBJ starts work on downtown water main replacement
The Project Manager said the current water main is too old and CBJ wants to replace it before the Department of Transportation starts resurfacing Egan Drive between 10th St. and Main Street this fall.
Travel ban’s ‘chilling effect’ could cost universities hundreds of millions
President Trump’s latest travel ban is stuck in legal limbo, but many still think it’s having an effect on American colleges and universities.
Dozens killed as 2 attacks target Coptic Christians in Egypt
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks on two packed churches holding Palm Sunday services. Christians in Egypt are a minority and have previously been the victims of attacks.
Sweden attack suspect had been ordered to leave country
Police say the 39-year-old Uzbek national had been denied residency last year, but evaded authorities tasked with enforcing his deportation. He also expressed sympathy for the Islamic State.