The Associated Press
State Dismisses Militia Charges, Federal Charges Remain
The state is dismissing charges against an Alaska militia leader and others who are accused in a murder conspiracy plot targeting Alaska State Troopers and a judge.
Murkowski Suggests Gas Line to Fairbanks
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is suggesting the state look at investing in a natural gas pipeline to Fairbanks as a way to jumpstart seemingly stalled efforts to commercialize North Slope gas, according to her spokesman on Friday.
Parnell Proposes New Way Forward With Gas Line
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell proposed a new way forward on a natural gas pipeline Thursday, saying if demand for gas has shifted from the Lower 48 to Pacific Rim markets, the state must be willing to move with it.
ConocoPhillips Reports $1.5 Billion Net Income Through Third Quarter
ConocoPhillips' is reporting $1.5 billion in net income through the third quarter from its exploration and production activities in Alaska.
Alaska Posts Highest Per-Capita GDP
Alaska had a $49 billion economy last year, with the largest single piece of that coming from oil and mining. State labor department economist Neal Fried says Alaska had the highest per-capita gross domestic product at $63,000. The U.S. average was $42,000.
Kenai LNG Plant to Idle Starting in November
A ConocoPhillips' spokeswoman says the company plans to move one last shipment from its Kenai liquefied natural gas plant before idling the plant, starting in early November.
Lawmakers Hope to Revive Coastal Management Program
Gov. Sean Parnell says he doesn't plan to introduce legislation setting out a coastal management program during the upcoming session.
Man Involved In Crash With Police Officer Arrested
A Washington state man accused of driving the wrong way on a highway and seriously injuring an Anchorage police officer has been arrested.
Troopers Upping Patrols Over Halloween Weekend
Alaska State Troopers say they plan to ramp up patrols across the state through the Halloween weekend. Troopers say the increased activity will take place between Tuesday and Nov. 1 and will mostly target drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs. According to troopers, local law enforcement also will participate.
Officials Certify Results of Vote Against Pebble Mine
Election officials have certified the results of a vote against construction of the proposed Pebble Mine.
Second Man Charged in Anchorage Bar Shooting
Police have charged a second man with murder in a deadly Anchorage bar shooting. The Anchorage Daily News reports 31-year-old Ryan Laulu was charged Friday in the Oct. 10 shooting outside J.J.'s Lounge in east Anchorage. Two men were killed and two others were wounded.
Dutch Harbor Company Purchases Confiscated Catch for Bait
A Dutch Harbor company has purchased the roughly 30 tons of squid and 30 shark carcasses that authorities confiscated from the Bangun Perkasa, a vessel suspected of illegal fishing.
Alaska Native, Environmental Groups Challenging Shell Air Permits
Alaska Native and environmental groups announced Monday they will challenge a federal air permit granted to Royal Dutch Shell PLC for offshore drilling in Arctic waters.
Study Shows Northern Bering Sea Still Inhospitable for Pollock, Cod
A five-year, $52 million study of the Bering Sea ecosystem has turned up a surprise. Scientists had thought valuable commercial fish species such as Pacific cod and walleye pollock would move to the north Bering Sea and on into the Arctic Ocean as climate warming increased.
Study Criticizes Oil Tax Structure, Legislation To Change It
An independent study criticizes Alaska's oil tax structure but also takes issue with proposed legislation that would make changes.
Judge Sentences Kott, Kohring
Two former state lawmakers were sentenced to time served at a federal courthouse in Anchorage on Friday. U.S. District Judge Ralph Beistline accepted plea deals for former state House Speaker Pete Kott and former lawmaker Vic Kohring.
Shell Secures Another Air Permit for Arctic Exploration
Shell has secured another air permit necessary to proceed with oil and gas exploration plans in the Arctic.
Alaska National Guardsman Accused of Embezzlement
An auditor found that an Alaska National Guardsman accused of embezzling more than $220,000 had complete control over funds in a program intended to help Guard families.
State Debates Seeking No Child Left Behind Waivers
Alaska education department officials plan to meet next month to discuss whether the state should seek waivers from the federal No Child Left Behind law.
Alaska National Guardsman Accused of Embezzlement
An Alaska National Guardsman accused of embezzling more than $220,000 from the Guard's family programs has been charged with theft and falsifying business records.