Florida Sen. Marco Rubio softens on gun restrictions
At a CNN town hall, the Republican senator said he would support raising the age limit for those wanting to purchase AR-15 style rifles and is “reconsidering” his position on high-capacity magazines.
Alaska Legislature passes bill to legalize industrial hemp
A bill to legalize the production of industrial hemp has made its way through both the Alaska House and Senate and now awaits the governor’s pen.
Scientist resigns in tussle over release of National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska data
The magazine Mother Jones reports that a top scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey resigned late last year to protest what he saw as a threat to the agency’s scientific integrity just before the Geological Survey released a major assessment of how much oil and gas it believes is in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
News report raises questions about Anchorage mayoral candidate’s past
Newly reported court records are raising questions about the personal history of a prominent candidate in the Anchorage mayor’s race.
As Wearable Art controversy tips toxic online, community comes together to find way forward
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council held its first board meeting on Wednesday since controversy broke at the one of Juneau’s biggest arts events of the year. The board had invited the public to comment in response to complaints that one piece at the show was racist or culturally insensitive.
Senate president seeks work or volunteer requirement for Medicaid recipients
Leading members of the House majority caucus aren’t in favor of the bill.
Federal regulators push for more information on Alaska’s gasline project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has given the state 20 days to respond to its information request
Hilcorp CEO steps down
Hildebrand is known for being among the wealthiest people in the world, with a net worth of $7.6 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Unalaska revisits wind power, hoping for a renewable energy source
Residents are eager to find out if wind will be Unalaska’s ticket to a greener future.
JAHC board to discuss fallout from Wearable Art
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council has received more than 40 emails related to its handling of a controversial piece at this past weekend’s Wearable Art show.
Watch Sen. Murkowski address the Alaska Legislature
U.S. Lisa Murkowski delivers her annual address to the Alaska Legislature at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22.
Haines fire chief resigns after DUI arrest
Haines police arrested Fire Chief Brian Clay on Feb. 10. A few days later, Haines Borough Manager Debra Schnabel announced publicly at an assembly meeting that Clay had resigned.
‘We will not give up’: Florida school shooting survivors march for tougher gun laws
Thousands descended on Tallahassee to demand legislative action to prevent future school shootings. “This is only the beginning of our history,” one student said. “Please be on the right side of it.”
Skagway residents sell sandwiches to raise funds for Florida shooting victims
Thousands of miles away, in Skagway, Alaska, one family wanted to help those affected. When Skagway resident Greg Getz heard the news, he knew he wanted to offer some sort of support.
Walker appoints Air Force veteran to Dunleavy Senate vacancy
Gov. Bill Walker has appointed retired Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Shower to fill the vacancy in Senate District E. Shower lives in Wasilla, and currently works as a pilot for FedEx.
Remember NAFTA? It might keep Atlantic salmon farms in Puget Sound
The Canadian owner of an Atlantic salmon farm that collapsed last summer near Anacortes vows to use the North American Free Trade Agreement to save its fish farms in Puget Sound.
Alaska Pacific University skier wins gold in cross-country team sprint
An Alaskan skier made Olympic history today. Kikkan Randall and her teammate from Minnesota Jessie Diggins won gold in Pyeongchang in the cross-country team sprint.
Winter weather advisory upgraded to warning for Juneau, parts of Southeast Alaska
The watch is in effect beginning Thursday morning until Thursday night. Juneau area can expect a total 5 to 6 inches of snow overnight Thursday.
End of an era: Juneau’s Dennis Egan reflects on why his successor must learn to ‘get along’
Alaska Sen. Dennis Egan has spent nearly 10 years in the state Legislature representing Juneau, Haines and Skagway. But his career and legacy has been far more varied than just politics.
New Anchorage airport manager looks to China for growth
“We’ve had some exciting meetings with (the) Chinese delegation lately, that’s included some potential talks of air service over there,” he said.