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Alaska Native blood quantum clarified for hunting sea otters

A recent U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service opinion confirms that any coastal tribal member can hunt sea otters.
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Juneau man accused of killing 1-month-old infant

The Friday arrest of James White, 44, follows a seven-month investigation by police into the girl's April 15 death.
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Trump’s threats of mass deportations lead to hard discussions for families

As Donald Trump ramps up promises, 11 million Americans related to immigrants without legal status are having hard talks.
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Dire condition of Alaska’s seafood industry has many causes and no easy fixes, experts say

A legislative task force is considering many responses to rescue the industry and communities that depend on it.
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Anchorage Assembly considers budget amendment to study civilian oversight of police department

The proposed amendment would be for a $75,000 contract with NACOLE, the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement.
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Ballot measure to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting system is now failing by 192 votes

Out of 314,056 ballots counted so far, “No” on Ballot Measure 2 now leads by 192 votes, 50.03% to 49.97%.

‘Stunning’ 47-foot fin whale washes ashore near Anchorage’s Westchester Lagoon

Biologists say the whale, believed to be a young female, was first reported Saturday lying on mudflats near a popular trail.

What to expect from the 34th Alaska Legislature

The House and Senate’s bipartisan caucuses appear to be in alignment on key issues.
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Troopers choose Bethel as their new HQ for western and northwest Alaska

Capt. Andrew Merrill, commander of troopers' C Detachment, said the move is part of a push to make rural Alaska an agency priority.
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Make-A-Wish sends Shishmaref boy’s family to Disney World

Ten-year-old Owen Ningeulook suffers from aplastic anemia, a rare blood disorder that results in low red blood cell counts.
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Kuskokwim River search continues for missing ATV rider near Bethel

Troopers say another rider traveling behind the man Friday reported seeing tracks leading into a hole through ice on the frozen river.
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Inspired by Anchorage, Palmer to weigh new process to oust mayor, council members

The rule would allow the council to remove the mayor or council members for “violations of public trust."
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Sexually transmitted infections top Alaska’s annual disease list, reflecting high rates

Alaska has some of the nation's highest rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to the state's annual infectious disease report.
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Election update: Begich declares victory, margin for ranked choice repeal now under 900 votes

“Alaskans have spoken,” Begich said. “It will be the honor of a lifetime to have the opportunity to serve as your voice in Congress.”
A man in a jacket looks at the camera holding a sign against ranked choice voting. While others in support of ballot initiative two and Nick Begich's campaign stand near the road with signs.

Lead for Ballot Measure 2 shrinks to less than 1,700 votes in latest election results update

Nick Begich III maintains a roughly 3-point lead over Congresswoman Mary Peltola. State House Rep. Cliff Groh, D-Anchorage, leads by just 10 votes.
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‘One person at a time’: Anchorage’s new HOPE team aims to boost outreach to the city’s homeless population

The team pairs an Anchorage Police Department officer and a social worker, and works to connect homeless people with resources and assistance.

New Anchorage mayor’s approach to homeless services | Alaska Insight

On this episode of Alaska Insight, we discuss the plan for shelter this Winter and the Anchorage new mayor’s plans to address homelessness.
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Memories, stories and family heirlooms make the final move from Newtok

The Newtok Village Council has decommissioned the village, deeming it too unsafe to live in.
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Ketchikan sends off the first Capitol Christmas Tree to come from the Tongass

The tree made a pit stop in Ketchikan as it began the long journey to Washington, D.C., drawing a huge crowd of onlookers.
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Final rural Alaska precinct reports Election Day results, but counting isn’t done

Nine days after Election Day, all of Alaska’s 403 polling stations have reported results.