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Arctic Scientist Under Investigation
A federal wildlife biologist whose observation in 2004 of presumably drowned polar bears in the Arctic helped to galvanize the global warming movement-- has been placed on administrative leave and is being investigated for scientific misconduct, possibly over the veracity of that article.
Anchorage Assembly Postpones Mayor’s Sidewalk Sitting Proposal
The Anchorage Assembly has shelved a proposal by Mayor Dan Sullivan to restrict sitting on sidewalks and panhandling downtown.
‘Frozen Ground’ to be Filmed in Anchorage
The story of the police investigation of infamous Alaska serial killer Robert Hansen will be filmed in Anchorage this fall.
Alaska Redistricting Lawsuits Consolidated
Three lawsuits over Alaska's new political boundaries have been consolidated and will be heard in Fairbanks.
Calista Corporation Shutting Down, Liquidating Alaska Newspapers Inc.
A chain of newspapers serving rural Alaska will close. Anchorage-based Calista, an Alaska Native corporation, announced Friday it was shutting down and liquidating Alaska Newspapers Inc.
EPA Releases Two Draft Permits for Offshore Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released draft air quality permits necessary for exploratory drilling projects in Alaska's Arctic waters to proceed.
Alaska Businessman Won’t be Charged in Florida
Charges have been dropped against a former Alaska businessman who had been accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old southwest Florida girl.
Chevron Plans to Sell Cook Inlet Holdings
Chevron plans to sell its holdings in Cook Inlet. They will be sold to Houston-based Hilcorp Alaska LLC.
Dipnetter Dies After Falling into Kenai River
There was a casualty in Tuesday's Sockeye Salmon dipnetting frenzy on the Kenai River. Edwin Ruff, 71, listed as a summer resident, fell into the river near the bridge.
BP Continues Cleanup of Lisburne Drill Site Spill
A spokesman for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation says BP Exploration Alaska plans to complete cleanup of a spill at the Lisburne Production Facility drill site on Alaska's North Slope before digging up the pipe that burst and caused it.
Rachelle Waterman Sentenced to Three Years
Rachelle Waterman has been sentenced to three years. The Craig woman, who was 16 when her mother, Lori Waterman, was kidnapped and murdered, was tried by an Anchorage jury earlier this year and convicted of criminally negligent homicide.
Joe Miller Yet to Decide on Court Order Challenge
Joe Miller hasn't yet decided if he'll challenge a court order to pay the state legal fees related to his election challenge last year.
Five Escape Sinking Fishing Vessel near Valdez
All five members of a purse seiner fishing vessel safely escaped their boat before it sank Wednesday near Valdez.
Kohring Requests Outside Trial
A former Alaska lawmaker caught in a wide-ranging corruption probe has asked to have his retrial moved out of state.
Drum of Waste Oil Dumped Near Crescent Creek Trail
Somebody dumped a drum of waste oil into a pond near the Crescent Creek trail off the Sterling Highway.
Troopers Shoot, Kill Palmer Man
Alaska State Troopers have fatally shot a 19-year-old Palmer man they say was threatening officers with a gun.
Judge Backs Scientists on Polar Bears
A federal judge is upholding a decision by government scientists that global warming is threatening the polar bear's survival.
Superintendent Comeau Announces 2012 Retirement
One of Alaska's most prominent educators is retiring after nearly four decades of working with students in the state's largest city.
Judge Orders Joe Miller to Pay Legal Fees from Election Challenge
An Alaska judge has ordered that failed U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller pay almost $18,000 in legal fees incurred by the state in fighting Miller's challenge to last year's election.
Two Yakutat Men Drown After Boat Capsizes
Alaska Wildlife Troopers say two Yakutat men drowned after their 20-foot boat capsized. Another man in the commercial fishing party survived Monday's accident at the mouth of Dangerous River in Yakutat.