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Walker appoints attorney general to Permanent Fund board
Gov. Bill Walker has appointed state attorney general Craig Richards to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board.
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Cost of Kenai bluff erosion study tops $1 million
The city of Kenai is paying almost twice as much as initially estimated for a bluff erosion study.
BLM approves drilling permit in Alaska petroleum reserve
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has approved a drilling permit that it says will open the way for the first oil and gas production from federal land in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
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Ambler Road study to continue, full project still on hold
Gov. Bill Walker is allowing environmental work to move forward for the eventual construction of a 200-mile road to northwestern Alaska's Ambler Mining District.
With cat, French sailor leaps to safety at sea south of Cold Bay
A Frenchman with his cat tucked inside his clothing made a daring leap of faith Tuesday when he jumped to a waiting rescue ship from his sailboat, which was being battered by high seas south of Alaska.
State finalizes purchase of Fairbanks Natural Gas
Interior Alaska residents are expected to see a drop in their energy bills this winter now that the state has purchased Fairbanks Natural Gas.
Plans for Juneau sea walk, whale statue put on hold
The city of Juneau is cancelling bids for the construction of a sea walk and bronze whale statue after the bids exceeded expected costs by several million dollars.
Alaska Airlines plans more than $50M in capital investments
Alaska Airlines is planning more than $50 million in new capital investments in the state over the next few years.
Village council rejects election results replacing members
An Alaska village city council has thrown out unofficial election results that would have replaced all five members.
Oil company deal postpones North Slope drilling
Two oil companies say they are shifting their ownership split on an oil field development project in Alaska and will delay work planned for this winter.
State, feds won’t pursue $92M more in ’89 Exxon Valdez spill
The state and federal governments have decided not to pursue $92 million in additional damages from Exxon Mobil Corp., citing the recovery of ducks and sea otters in Alaska's Prince William Sound following a devastating oil spill more than two decades ago.
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About 285 same-sex couples wed in Alaska in past year
Monday, Oct. 12, marks the one-year anniversary of the decision striking down a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. Except for a brief period last October, couples have been able to apply for licenses.
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Crashes with moose kill 2 people over 2 days in Anchorage
Authorities say two people have been killed in crashes with moose in Anchorage this weekend.
Remains of child found in burned Tununak home
Authorities say the remains of a small child have been recovered from a home that burned down in the western Alaska village of Tununak.
Ex-Parnell revenue official chosen to head Permanent Fund
Angela Rodell has been selected to be the new CEO of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.
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Alaska Marine Highway System cuts ferry terminal positions
The Alaska Marine Highway System has cut 20 shore positions as officials deal with a scaled back budget.
Walker makes pitch for opening ANWR to Obama administration
Gov. Bill Walker has lobbied members of President Barack Obama's administration on opening up parts of an Alaska refuge to oil drilling.
Alaska VA launches pilot program to schedule appointments
The Alaska Veterans Affairs Healthcare System has launched a pilot program to revert the process of scheduling appointments to how it was before reforms.
Budget cuts force 4 ferries out of service
State transportation officials plan to take four of Alaska’s 11 ferries out of service next summer because of budget cuts.
UAA launches Alaska’s first pharmacy program
The University of Alaska Anchorage is launching the state's first entirely local pharmacy program in partnership with Idaho State University.