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Troopers cite man for running down, killing bald eagles
A 28-year-old Oregon man has been accused of running over several bald eagles feeding on a roadway in Dutch Harbor, killing two and injuring two others.
Death of sea lions found to be caused by humans
Federal officials are saying several of the 15 Stellar sea lions found dead last week near Cordova had wounds indicating they had been "deliberately killed."
National Park Service supports Mount McKinley name change
The National Park Service is not against changing Mount McKinley's official name to Denali, but Alaskans are still in a battle with Ohioans over the name of North America's tallest mountain.
Alaska confirms first measles case in more than decade
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services says the state's first measles case in more than a decade has been confirmed in Fairbanks.
Budget negotiators agree on per-pupil school funding
House and Senate budget negotiators have agreed to fully fund the per-student funding formula for the coming year, as work continues to reach an overall budget deal.
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Slow oil leak discovered on trans-Alaska pipeline
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. and state authorities are responding to a slow leak of crude oil discovered in a buried section of the 800-mile trans-Alaska pipeline.
Alaska residents rank 3 state services as low priority
State services like the pioneers' home, the aerospace corporation and the agriculture division should be Alaska's lowest priorities, according to participants in a budget conference held by Gov. Bill Walker.
Special session costs of at least $430K so far
The two special legislative sessions so far have cost the state at least $430,000, with costs still being tallied.
Coast Guard seeks fines against anti-drilling protesters
The U.S. Coast Guard has initiated penalties against four anti-drilling protesters, including a woman who chained herself to a support ship that's part of Royal Dutch Shell's oil exploration plans in the Arctic Ocean.
Stowers chosen as next chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court
The Alaska Supreme Court has chosen Justice Craig Stowers to be the next chief justice. The announcement was made Wednesday in a release from the court system.
Alaska grizzly bear license plates off to a good start
Alaska's grizzly bear license plate has made its comeback and is gaining popularity among vehicle owners.
Anchorage police ID remains found washed up on mudflats
Anchorage police have released the identity of the man whose body was found in the mudflats near Kincaid Park.
Groups sue agency to block Shell’s Arctic offshore drilling
Ten environmental groups are suing a federal agency over its approval of drilling permits off Alaska's northwest coast. The lawsuit seeks a review of permits granted to Royal Dutch Shell PLC by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for exploratory drilling in the Chukchi Sea.
Tribal leaders and fishermen protest Alaska military plans
Tribal leaders and commercial fishermen are protesting against military exercises planned for the Gulf of Alaska.
Healy power plant back online after 16 years
A Healy power plant is back online after sitting inoperative for more than a decade. Crews from Golden Valley Electric Association started up the Healy Unit 2 power plant on Thursday.
Senate Finance rolls out proposal meant to spur talks
The Senate Finance Committee has proposed a version of the budget similar to what lawmakers passed in late April as a way to force negotiations between the House and Senate on a spending plan.
Canada plans to allow overnight travel at Stewart crossing
The border between Hyder, Alaska, and Stewart, British Columbia, will open to overnight travelers as part of a pilot program planned by the Canada Border Services Agency.
Yukon Quest board announces best finances in 6 years
Yukon Quest leaders announced a $38,000 surplus, the largest surplus the organization has seen in 6 years.
Low oil prices could threaten trans-Alaska pipeline
A high-ranking federal Energy Information Administration official has said lower production levels could threaten the trans-Alaska oil pipeline, and that oil prices may not rise above $100 a barrel until 2030 or later.
Fairbanks man arrested on suspicion of attempted arson
A 52-year-old Fairbanks man has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted arson and domestic assault.