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New trailer could boost size of LNG deliveries to Fairbanks

A semi-truck trailer designed to carry larger loads of liquefied natural gas to market in Fairbanks will get a tryout next month on Alaska highways.

Marijuana club opens in former Fairbanks wine bar

A marijuana club that for a fee allows patrons to smoke pot or consume it in foods has opened in Fairbanks.

Soldotna man dies after warning wife about house fire

Alaska State Troopers say a 90-year-old man died in a morning house fire after waking his wife, giving her time to escape the flames.

Not guilty plea entered in rural Alaska abduction case

A not-guilty plea has been entered in the case of a 37-year-old man accused of repeatedly raping a woman and holding her captive for five weeks in rural Alaska.

Alaska beach sculptures represent emotional vulnerabilities

Dozens of sculptures made of straw, cement, plaster and burlap are spread across an Anchorage beach in a public art installation that is focusing on mental health.

Troopers ID man found dead on Shuyak Island

Authorities have released the identity of the man found shot to death near a lodge on a remote island northwest of Kodiak.

Walker appoints Crosby to Anchorage Superior Court

Gov. Bill Walker has appointed attorney Dani Crosby to fill an upcoming Anchorage Superior Court vacancy.

State buys out TransCanada’s interest in gas project

The state of Alaska has completed its acquisition of TransCanada Corp.'s interest in a major gas project. Gov. Bill Walker, in a release, called it an historic day.

Tesoro to buy Flint Hills assets in Anchorage, Fairbanks

Tesoro Corp. has announced that its Alaska affiliate will purchase a portion of Flint Hills Resources assets in Fairbanks and Anchorage.

Ailing Coast Guard cutter gets replacement with same name

There are now two Coast Guard cutters that carry the name Munro.

Man found shot to death outside rural lodge bunkhouse

Alaska State Troopers say a 56-year-old man died in an apparent shooting outside the bunkhouse of the Port William Wilderness Lodge on Shuyak Island near Kodiak.

Forest officials pull Mitkof timber sale

The U.S. Forest Service has withdrawn findings that the proposed timber sale on Mitkof Island near Petersburg has no significant environmental impact.

Selawik officer faces charges after 16-year-old girl dies

A substitute village police officer in an Inupiat Eskimo village in northwest Alaska is facing charges that he provided alcohol to two minors, one of which was later found dead.

Alaska working on rules for legalized pot industry

The state of Alaska is working to finalize rules that will help govern its legal marijuana trade. But some industry supporters say a proposed ban on on-site consumption flies in the face of an initiative approved by voters last year.

Alaska governor says refugee vetting process ‘stringent’

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker says refugees seeking to come to the U.S. must go through a "stringent" process. His office says Walker was among the governors who participated in a briefing with officials from the White House, FBI and State Department on the refugee process.

Alaska National Guard calls for new military code

The Alaska National Guard is asking lawmakers to pass a new version of the state's code of military justice to help fix a lack of accountability in the guard.

Walker not among governors raising concerns about refugees

While some governors around the country have raised concerns about accepting Syrian refugees following last week's attacks in Paris, Gov. Bill Walker is focused on Alaska's budget woes.

Review spurred by inmate deaths faults with DOC policies

A review of the Alaska Department of Corrections ordered by Gov. Bill Walker found outdated policies, cases of lax or informal consequences for apparent employee misconduct and mistrust between corrections staff and management.

Juneau committee asks for additional sales tax on pot

Juneau's Marijuana Committee has decided to recommend the Assembly consider an 8 percent tax on marijuana sales.

Nenana to hold election after mayor’s abrupt resignation

The Interior city of Nenana will elect a new mayor in January following an abrupt resignation.