High mercury concentration found in seal harvested near Greens Creek Mine
With only one grocery store in town, Angoon is dependent on what’s in the water and, according to a tissue sample test, it might include contaminants from a nearby mine.
Pope Calls On Christians To Abolish Death Penalty
“The commandment, ‘Thou shalt not kill,’ has absolute value, and concerns both the innocent and the guilty,” Pope Francis says.
Homer rescue group sues city animal shelter alleging free speech violation
Judy Price alleges the shelter manager started blocking her attempts to rescue cats for Clear Creek Cat Rescue after she commented on how the city-run facility could be improved. Price believes her constitutional rights are being violated.
At Least 6 Killed In Series Of Shootings In Kalamazoo
State police say they arrested a 45-year-old man who has since been identified as a driver for Uber. Among the dead: four women who were shot in a Cracker Barrel parking lot.
After federal tax conviction, Skagway official continues service on assembly
After his recent tax convictions, it appears Dan Henry will continue to serve on the Skagway Borough Assembly.
University of Alaska regents hear pushback on restructuring plan
As a cost-saving measure, the University of Alaska leadership wants to refocus UAA, UAF and UAS on separate discipline areas.
Fishing interests question fairness of governor’s fish tax proposal
The committee mostly heard from fishing interests who said they know the state needs new revenue, but didn’t understand or support the exact tax increase proposed.
Trump Wins South Carolina; Cruz And Rubio Battle For Second
Donald Trump had led Palmetto State polls. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are battling for second place.
House wants details on impacts of oil, gas tax changes
House members are questioning the depth of analysis of Walker’s proposed oil and gas tax proposals.
GAO: Rush imperils missile defense
A new report raises doubts about whether the missile defense system housed largely at Fort Greely can protect the U.S. from a North Korean attack.
Report details Inter-Island Ferry System’s economic impacts
Southern Southeast’s Inter-Island Ferry Authority contributes about $50 million to the region’s economy, according to a new report.
2016 Iron Dog race expected to be faster, riskier
Despite winter’s below-average snowfall, the Iron Dog’s trail appears to be snow-covered for almost all of its 2,000-mile length from Big Lake to Fairbanks via Nome.
Sitka, Petersburg food entrepreneurs win $40,000 awards
A Petersburg flavored-salt startup and a Sitka poultry and livestock entrepreneur won this year’s Path to Prosperity contest.
Juneau man arrested after assault, robbery
Joshua Lehauli is being charged with first degree robbery and assault.
Overnight, Murkowski changes rhetoric on who should pick next Supreme Court justice
Wednesday, Sen. Murkowski told reporters the nominee should get a hearing. Thursday, she tweeted that President Obama should allow his successor to pick the next Supreme Court justice.
Health care officials pitch transformative mental health, addiction treatment reforms
“This is hard stuff. If it was easy, Alaska would have done it long ago,” Health Commissioner Valerie Davidson told lawmakers.
Fairbanks senator wants to legalize concealed guns on campus
UA President Jim Johnsen likened the university to courts, the legislature and K-12 schools, where concealed firearms are barred.
Memorial services for Rep. Gruenberg set for Sunday and Thursday
Juneau services will be held at 3 p.m. this Sunday at Resurrection Lutheran Church on 10th Street downtown.
How to salvage a huge tugboat without spilling 9,500 gallons of fuel and oil
State and federal agencies are readying boom and preparing to haze birds as the 96-foot Challenger is raised as early as Sunday.
Juneau chef a semifinalist for prestigious national award
Beau Schooler, chef at the Rookery Café in downtown Juneau, is one of 30 who were named by the James Beard Foundation as finalists for Rising Star Chef of the Year.