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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given the City and Borough of Juneau an August 19th deadline to adopt new flood zone maps.

Michael Patterson, who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is featured prominently in the CDC’s “Tips from Former Smokers” campaign.

Alaska’s warning communications system will be tested as part of Tsunami Preparedness Week.

Traditional Native garment is worn by legislators, staff as a symbol of Alaska’s diverse people and cultures

But the governor says the Alaska House of Representatives should take its own look at the legislation, and make any changes members deem necessary.

House Bill 24 expands what’s known as the “castle doctrine,” which allows people to use deadly force to protect their homes and businesses from intruders, extending it to anyplace a person lawfully has a right to be.