Eklutna tribe seeks gaming rights
Tribal leaders near Anchorage are seeking a federal gaming permit to enhance economic opportunities. Eklutna officials want to operate bingo and pull tabs on...
Prosecutors lay out core of corruption case against Anderson
Today was probably the most important day for the government's corruption case against former state Representative Tom Anderson. Two witnesses prosecutors are counting on...
Senator proposes close observation of Massachusetts health care program
The state of Massachusetts yesterday began rolling out its universal health care system -- a mandate that everyone in the state have some form...
Department of Labor employees in Juneau file health grievance against State
Roof repairs are under way to stop leaks and mold at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's building in downtown Juneau. But building...
Sea otter deaths in lower Cook Inlet may be related to flame retardants
For the past several years there has been an unexplained die-off of a segment of the sea otter population in lower Cook Inlet. A...
Two soldiers die in two Alaskan boating accidents
Two Army soldiers died over the weekend in separate boating accidents in Alaska. In both cases, no one involved was wearing a life jacket....
Young amends federal aviation bills, cutting costs for small Alaskan carriers
Representative Don Young is touting key amendments made to federal aviation legislation. The House version of the FAA Reauthorization bill will not include a...
Disappointing sockeye run on Kvichak forces fishing limits
Low sockeye salmon returns on the Kvichak River in Bristol Bay has once again forced managers to pull the fleet on the east side...
Sheldon Jackson College closes its doors; hopes for a resurrection
After failing to secure a $1 million loan from the City of Sitka, historic Sheldon Jackson College closed its doors Friday afternoon, ending 130...
Anchorage's Town Square Park to retain its name, despite debate
For residents and visitors alike, Town Square has become a favorite Anchorage downtown park. Recently the Anchorage Assembly found itself drawn into a city-wide...
Governor Palin axes $226 million from statewide capital budget
Governor Palin put the brakes on state spending today. With vetoes of more than 40% of the state's share of the capital projects budget...
Reactions to budget vetoes immediate, statewide, strong and mixed
Virtually every corner of the state will be feeling the impact of Governor Palin's capitol budget vetoes. Among the hardest hit was the city...
Anderson corruption trial enters day two of prosecution's case
The prosecution is in the second day of presenting evidence in the corruption trial of former state lawmaker Tom Anderson. One of the key...
State-funded commission takes global warming testimony in Kotzebue
The Alaska Climate Impact Assessment Commission (ACIAC), a legislatively-created commission, is looking into the impacts of global warming and heard from a wide range...
Federal permits issued for exploration of tidal energy options in Alaska
A Washington, D.C. company has received federal permits to start investigating the potential for tidal energy at five different sites in Alaska, including three...
Anchorage Assembly approves free WiFi for downtown
Most of us know the warning, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." The Anchorage Assembly has. Before unanimously approving...
News Alert: Palin cuts capital budget by $226 million
Governor Sarah Palin today put the brakes on state spending. She vetoed more than 40% percent of the state's portion of the capital projects...
Governor Palin set to announce capital expenditure choices for fiscal 2008
Governor Palin is expected tomorrow to take action on the operating and capital budgets that came out of this year's legislature. And she will...
Anderson corruption trial delves into secret recordings and alleged under-the-table deals
The bribery and corruption trial of former state representative Tom Anderson plunged right into the critical evidence today as prosecutors began playing secretly recorded...
Tightened Alaska/Canada border crossing rules slowing ferry traffic to Prince Rupert, BC
Alaska Marine Highway traffic to Prince Rupert has plunged by nearly a third over the last five years. Ferry managers say stricter border-crossing rules...