The Associated Press
Parnell Rescinds Termination Order for 2 Guard Officials
The acting top official of the Alaska National Guard fired two high-ranking officers last week but reversed the action a day later at the direction of Gov. Sean Parnell.
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Fire Briefly Flares Up At Offshore Gas Platform
The Coast Guard says a contained fire flared up this morning at an offshore natural gas platform in Alaska’s Cook Inlet, but it was quickly tamped down by responders.
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No Confirmed Cases Of Unusual Respiratory Illness In Alaska
The manager of Alaska’s infectious disease program says it wouldn’t be surprising if an unusual respiratory illness that has affected children in the Lower 48 is detected soon in Alaska.
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Federal Agency Expresses Concern With Dam Studies
A federal fisheries agency has raised concerns about the accuracy of some studies being conducted for a massive proposed dam in Southcentral Alaska.
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Walrus Are Hauling Out On Alaska Shores In Record Numbers
Pacific walrus looking for places to rest in the absence of sea ice are coming to shore in record numbers on Alaska's northwest coast.
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Judge Stops Logging Projects, Pending Review
Four Southeast Alaska logging projects are on hold after a judge found the U.S. Forest Service didn't fully comply with a prior court order.
Schaeffer Cox Given More Time To File Appellate Brief
Convicted militia leader Schaeffer Cox has been given more time to file an appeal brief with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Judge Dismisses Case Against EPA
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over a process that could result in development of the Pebble Mine being restricted or prohibited.
Judge Rules in Favor of State on Merged Campaigns
A judge sided with the state of Alaska Friday in a lawsuit challenging the merged campaigns of two candidates in the governor's race.
State To Defend Merged Gubernatorial Ticket
The state says a lawsuit challenging the mechanism that allowed two Alaska gubernatorial candidates to merge their campaigns would derail the November election and potentially disenfranchise voters if it succeeds.
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Group Behind Pebble Project Sues Over EPA Study
The group behind the Pebble Mine project has sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over an agency study that concluded large-scale mining posed significant risk to salmon in Alaska's Bristol Bay region.
State Files Complaint Against Medicaid Payment Vendor
The state has filed an administrative complaint alleging unfair or deceptive practices by the vendor it hired to implement a new Medicaid payment system.
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Denali Rangers Investigate Illegal Moose Killing
National Park Service officials say charges are pending in connection with two hunters who illegally shot a moose at Denali National Park and Preserve.
Regents Nix Tuition Hike For University of Alaska
The University of Alaska Board of Regents gave thumbs down to a proposal to boost tuition by 4 percent. UA President Pat Gamble proposed the increase for the 2015-16 academic year, saying the move would raise about $4 million as the system navigates tight budgets.
Mott to Lead Alaska Guard Response Team
Brigadier General Jon Mott will lead a team charged with implementing recommendations for restoring confidence in the leadership and structure of the Alaska National Guard.
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Board of Education to Consider Regulations
The state board of education will consider regulations surrounding how students can test-out of courses they have mastered.
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Commercial Fish Boat Explodes in Valdez; 1 Injured
A Coast Guard spokesman says a 30-foot commercial fishing boat exploded and burned Wednesday evening in the small boat harbor in Valdez. The lone person on board was able to walk off and was taken to a hospital.
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BP Alaska Plans Layoffs Following Hilcorp Sale
BP Alaska, a major player in the state's oil industry, is planning to lay off 275 employees and contractors early next year.
Health Officials Confirm Alaska Mumps Case
Alaska health officials have confirmed the first case of mumps in the state since 1995.
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Collision With Ferry Likely Killed Whale
Federal authorities believe the death of a whale near Kodiak in July was likely due to a collision with the state ferry Kennicott.
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