Higgins To Run For Alaska House Seat
The Alaska Democratic party has a new leader, after chairwoman Patti Higgins resigned to run for the Legislature. Don Gray will act as interim chair until Mike Wenstrup, who was elected to succeed Higgins, takes over the chairmanship in January. Both Gray and Wenstrup are from Fairbanks.
Bear Knocks Down, Claws Eagle River Man
Anchorage police say a 57-year-old Eagle River man was taken to a hospital and treated for wounds from a grizzly bear. KTUU-TV reports Howard Meyer was hiking Saturday near his home about three-quarters of a mile off Eagle River Road when he saw the bear, estimated at 800 pounds, about 50 feet away.
3-Pawed Grizzly Appears At Denali Park Again
A three-pawed grizzly bear missing its right front paw is making appearances at Denali National Park and Preserve. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the grizzly was first spotted last summer. He’s been seen regularly near the park entrance for the last three weeks.
Body Found Was Missing Airman
Anchorage police have confirmed that a body found north of downtown Anchorage earlier this week was that of an airman missing for three weeks. Lt. Dave Parker says the body found was that of Senior Airman Clinton Reeves of Raytown, Mo.
India’s Top Court Refuses Entry To Exxon Valdez
India's Supreme Court has banned the Exxon Valdez from entering India until the ship responsible for one of the worst U.S. oil spills is decontaminated.
APD Believes Missing Airman Victim Of Foul Play
Anchorage police now believe an airman missing for three weeks was the victim of foul play. Police spokesman Lt. Dave Parker says detectives are releasing little information about what led them to that conclusion Tuesday. Parker adds that the missing Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson airman, Clinton Reeves, appears to be an innocent victim.
Former Head Of Whaling Commission Pleads Guilty
The former executive director of the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission has pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and misapplication of $475,000 in commission money.
Alaska-Based Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
An Alaska-based soldier from California has been killed in Afghanistan. U.S. Army Alaska says in a release that 30-year-old Staff Sgt. Thomas Kent Fogarty of Alameda, Calif., died Sunday when the vehicle he was commanding hit a roadside bomb.
Union Considers No-Confidence Vote In UA President
The president of the University of Alaska's largest faculty union is asking members to document examples of "questionable and seemingly counterproductive decisions" by university President Pat Gamble.
Man Charged With Creating Charity, Keeping Money
A 52-year-old Kenai man will be arraigned Tuesday on theft charges in what prosecutors say was a charity scam. Frank Roach is charged with creating Alaska Veteran Outreach Boxes for Heroes, which he said would send care packages to deployed soldiers from Alaska.
State Gives TransCanada OK To Shift Attention To Gas Pipeline
The state of Alaska has given TransCanada Corp. permission to shift its attention to a natural gas pipeline project to tidewater in the state that would be capable of overseas exports.
Fish & Game Holding Off On Kenai Peninsula Wolf Kill Plan
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says it will hold off for a least a year on killing wolves on the Kenai Peninsula. The wolf kill plan was expected to help more moose survive.
Parnell Picks Hughes For Gatto’s Seat
Gov. Sean Parnell has chosen Shelley Hughes to serve the remainder of the late-Rep. Carl Gatto's term. Parnell announced the pick at a Tuesday afternoon news conference in Palmer.
Alaska State House Adjourns
The Alaska House is following the Senate's lead by adjourning from the special session and leaving an in-state gas pipeline bill unresolved.
House Pondering Next Step After Senate Adjourns
Members of the State House Republican led caucus are deciding their next step after the Senate abruptly adjourned from the special session Thursday.
Redistricting Map Heads Back To The Supreme Court
For the second time, Alaska’s voting district map is headed to the state Supreme Court. A week ago, a Superior Court judge rejected the state Redistricting Board’s amended version of the map, but earlier this week, the Board decided to appeal the lower court decision.
Man Acquitted Of Manslaughter, Homicide Charges
An Army soldier has been acquitted of manslaughter and homicide charges in the death of a friend during a drunken game of Russian roulette.
Gov. Removes Oil Taxes From Special Session Call
Gov. Sean Parnell has pulled oil taxes off the special session call, blaming senators for unwillingness to compromise. The decision came just one week into a special session called to deal with three issues: oil taxes and in-state gas line and human trafficking bills.
Man Found Guilty Of Manslaughter May Appeal
The lawyer of a man found guilty of manslaughter last Friday says she may challenge the conviction.
Ice Goes Out For Nenana Ice Classic
The ice went out on the Tanana River at Nenana at 7:39 Monday evening, according to Cherrie Forness of the Nenana Ice Classic.