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All news stories, regardless of topic (local, statewide + national news stories, as well as Talk of Alaska, Alaska News Nightly, Alaska Insight, Alaska Economic Report). Some news stories may also have other categories marked, which will also put them on a subpage. Not all news stories will fall into a subpage.

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Greens Creek Mine in Southeast Alaska gets feds’ approval to begin expansion

The move will extend the Admiralty Island mine's operations for up to 18 years, with new environmental mitigation and oversight.
rioters

Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons

People convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol hope Donald Trump fulfills his promise to pardon them.
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Coalition lawmakers say they’re confident bipartisan Alaska House majority will hold

Though Alaskans voted for Donald Trump this year by a wide margin, the trend at the state level runs counter to the rightward shift seen across the country this cycle.

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A vaccine for whooping cough.

Experts offer advice as Alaskans head deeper into respiratory disease season

It’s important to stop the spread of disease but make sure kids can be in school and parents can work.

Anchorage residents can reuse hazardous waste materials through this program

The Central Transfer Station’s hazardous waste staff sorts the hazardous materials, and puts what’s still usable on shelves for other residents to take.
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Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A new environmental study recommends additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost, with new rules for a legally mandated lease sale.
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Wrangell unites to send Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C.

This year's tree, harvested from the Tongass National Forest, is being carried across the nation on a special trailer.
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An Anchorage housing expert says it’s time for builders to get creative to solve the housing crunch

Alaska’s largest city is facing a significant housing crunch. At least one expert wants to get creative to solve the problem.
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Juneau’s temporary flood fighting plan is underway. Some homeowners don’t want it.

Some property owners along the Mendenhall River say the plan to hold off glacial outburst floods is too expensive and invasive.
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Fairbanks mother charged with murdering her 5-year-old son

Police say Cedar Mae Sarten, 42, faces a first-degree murder count in the Oct. 14 death of Robert Sarten.
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Alaska fisher could get 6 months in prison after attempting to kill sperm whale

Dugan Paul Daniels pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor earlier this year, and prosecutors released their sentencing recommendation.

Bipartisan coalitions claim control of both Alaska House and Senate

That means the state House will flip from Republican-led majority control and have a new speaker, according to a news release.
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Here’s what we know about the Alaska ballots that still need to be counted

Tens of thousands of early and absentee ballots from all over the state and around the world will be counted in the coming days.
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Alaska Republican leaders celebrate Trump’s victory

They say they’re hopeful the Trump administration and a Republican-controlled U.S. Senate will create more opportunity for oil drilling and other development on Alaska’s federal lands.
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What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented

Leaders from around the world congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory, as governments prepare for his return to the White House.
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Staff at Alaska’s largest newspaper approve new union, election results show

Union members have said they intend to advocate for fair wages, financial transparency and a sustainable workplace environment.
A vaccine for whooping cough.

Respiratory disease season | Line One

Dr. Anne Zink interviews experts in the field about respiratory disease season in Alaska and how Alaskans can protect themselves and loved ones.
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Anchorage police are still searching for the mother of an infant found dead last week

“We're concerned about her well-being at this point in time,” Anchorage Police Department Capt. Amanda Fisher said.
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Here’s what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations

Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants.