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Alaska delegates consider the after-Bern
Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media – Philadelphia, PA
Sen. Bernie Sanders faced a ballroom full of his delegates and tried to rally them to support Hillary Clinton. A few of Sanders’ Alaska delegates later spoke with a mix of sadness and pragmatism.
Could the Marine Corps being coming to Alaska permanently?
Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Could Alaska see a few thousand more soldiers stationed here in the next few years? The head of the U.S. Marine Corps stopped in Anchorage and the Interior this weekend to evaluate new opportunities for training. Some see it as a potential first step in building a permanent presence.
Search teams locate missing hiker in Denali National Park
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
A hiker who went missing in Denali National Park over the weekend is OK.
Alaska has the highest level of state spending, but that’s not the whole story
Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO – Juneau
One of the issues dividing Alaska’s legislators is the level of state spending. Some lawmakers want to continue to cut spending before considering introducing or raising taxes, or making long-term cuts to Permanent Fund dividends. Others are concerned about the loss of services and the effect on the state’s economy from deeper cuts. So, how high is Alaska’s spending? It’s a complicated issue.
Anchorage police target drunk driving with new patrol unit
Graelyn Brashear, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Anchorage is assigning more police to handle drunk drivers.
Bristol Bay police nab suspected heroin traffickers
Dave Bendinger, KDLG – Dillingham
Nathan G. Wegner, 31, and Brandi N. Smith, 27, were found in possession of more than 23 grams of heroin and $6700 cash Thursday at Peterson Point, Naknek. Wegner escaped custody Friday, but was recaptured within the hour.
Alaska Railroad train strikes pedestrian at Crown Point
Associated Press
An 85-year-old Crown Point man was seriously injured when he was struck by an Alaska Railroad train near the Kenai Peninsula community.
Timber bill signed, but will it make a difference?
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
Gov. Bill Walker has signed legislation he says will provide more timber for Alaska’s mills. But it probably won’t be that much of an increase.
