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High court takes up case on virus relief funding for Alaska Native Corporations
The question raised in the case set for oral arguments Monday is whether the corporations are tribes for purposes of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, which defines “tribes” under a 1975 law meant to strengthen their abilities to govern themselves.
Report sheds little light on fatal Alaska helicopter crash
A preliminary report from the federal agency investigating the fatal helicopter crash in Alaska that killed five people, including the richest man in the Czech Republic, sheds little light on the cause.
Anchorage acting mayor seeks emergency order extension
Currently, the emergency proclamation includes gathering-size restrictions, social distancing requirements in restaurants, bars and other businesses, health restrictions for some sports teams and a citywide mask mandate and would expire at the end of this week.
Palin confirms COVID-19 diagnosis, urges steps like masks
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
Feds: Owners must get helicopter wreckage off slope near Knik Glacier
Weather permitting, the hope is to have it off the mountain by the end of the week, he said.
Sentencing set in cruise ship beating death case
Sentencing has been set for June for a man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the beating death of his wife during a 2017 family cruise to Alaska.
Work on $375M project to ease Sterling Highway congestion starts this summer
The Cooper Landing Bypass Project is not expected to be completed until 2025 and will improve highway safety on the stretch of road heavily used by those traveling to the Kenai Peninsula from Anchorage. In all, 10 miles of new road will be constructed between mileposts 46.2 and 56.
2 charges dismissed, 8 remain against ex-Alaska Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux
District Court Judge Michael Franciosi in January dismissed two misdemeanor counts against LeDoux related to the 2014 campaign. In the dismissal, which had not been reported previously, Franciosi said the state brought the charges too late.
Tributes paid to Czech billionaire killed in chopper crash
Among those offering condolences was the Czech Republic's prime minister.
8 children in Alaska develop syndrome associated with COVID-19
Eight youths from Alaska have developed a serious inflammatory syndrome from previous coronavirus infections, state health officials said in a report.
Commission recommends juvenile parole reform in Alaska
New recommendations from Alaska's criminal justice commission recommend a "second look" for Alaskans who receive long prison sentences as children.
JBER airman accused of conspiracy, bribery related to Eielson F-35 work, JBER
The airman and two owners of a construction companny are accused of conspiring from March to November 2019 to help the Best Choice Construction LLC win millions of dollars in military contracts for work related to Eielson's F-35 program and JBER.
EPA settles for $130K with Alaska company over disposal well
The Soldotna-based North Star Paving & Construction Inc. is accused of having had an unauthorized underground injection well on its property.
US, China spar in first face-to-face meeting under Biden
Top U.S. and Chinese officials offered sharply different views of each other and the world on Thursday as the two sides met face-to-face for the first time since President Joe Biden took office.
Last team crosses Iditarod finish line
Hardwick, of Bethel, Alaska finished the race in 36th, completing the 850-mile race in 10 days, 9 hours, 22 minutes and 6 seconds to win the traditional Red Lantern award.
Troubled US-China ties face new test in Alaska meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China will face a new test in their increasingly troubled relations when top officials from both countries meet in Alaska.
White House sets low expectations for China talks in Alaska
The White House is setting low expectations ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s first face-to-face meeting with their Chinese counterparts in Anchorage, Alaska.
Alaska reports one-third vaccinated 1 year after 1st case
One year after its first case of COVID-19, Alaska is reporting a third of adults have received at least one dose of vaccine.
Supreme Court won’t get involved in Fairbanks Four case
Four men who say they were illegally imprisoned for nearly two decades for the murder of a teenager in Fairbanks will have their lawsuit go forward after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to get involved in the case.
Alaska reports far fewer flu cases this season and 2 deaths
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has reported fewer than 100 influenza cases in the state during this flu season, down from close to 400 cases at this time last year.