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Attorney General has surgery after plane lands in Seattle
Associated Press
A spokeswoman says Alaska’s attorney general is recovering after he had emergency surgery in Seattle.
Pot could leave black mark on immigration cases
Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Federal immigration authorities issued a “policy alert” about cannabis. It’s causing a stir among Alaska immigration attorneys and exposes a gulf between federal policy and Alaska values on what constitutes “good moral character.”
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Alaska jail fire kills 2 prisoners, seriously injures guard
Associated Press
An early morning fire at an Alaska jail killed two inmates and seriously injured a guard who was trying to release them.
Legislature considers plastic bag ban
Joe Viechnicki, KFSK – Petersburg
The ban in HB81 is proposed by Anchorage Democratic representative Andy Josephson as a measure to reduce waste and pollution. Josephson argues that plastics are harmful to the environment and can be ingested by fish and wildlife.
Davis Hovey, KNOM – Nome
Earlier this month, residents of Diomede had to rely on melting snow and run-off as drinking water for 11 days. The community’s running water was restored on Monday evening, but local experts say they aren’t out of the woods yet, as the system is still not fully functioning.
University of Alaska seeking people affected by data breach
Associated Press
The University of Alaska is attempting to contact people who may have been affected by a data breach.
