Judge in Stevens trial considers defense request to dismiss
Several times now, Ted Stevens' legal team has asked Judge Emmett Sullivan to dismiss the case, contending that federal prosecution has been deliberately witholding...
7 state employees to submit to subpoenas after all
Attorney General Talis Colberg this weekend said that all seven state employees who were subpoenaed by the Senate Judiciary Committee will give depositions to...
NPMFC approves contentious halibut harvest plan
A contentious catch sharing plan for Alaska halibut harvesters has gained the approval of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. Conflicts between commercial halibut...
Environmentalists reach agreement with Federal government on endangered spieces issues
Environmental groups announced today they've reached an agreement with the Federal Government over some of their concerns surrounding the recent Endangered Species Act listing...
Barge brings cheaper fuel to YK Delta
The last fuel barges of the season showed up in Bethel late last week which is dropping the prices in some communities in the...
Redoubt volcano spews steam
The Alaska Volcano Observatory confirms that they have seen some increased steaming from redoubt volcano on the western side of Cook Inlet.
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Anchorage bait car catches a thief
Recently an Anchorage man achieved a dubious distinction. He was the first to be captured and arrested by APD for trying to steal a...
Mat-Su Voters decide propositions and candidates on Tuesday
Matanuska Valley voters will decide seven ballot propositions when they head to the polls tomorrow for the Matanuska Susitna Borough elections. If approved, many...
Car traps uninvited driver
Recently an Anchorage man achieved a dubious distinction. He was the first to be captured and arrested by APD for trying to steal...
AK: The Way Things Were
From the big ideas that drew in mid-century Americans seeking adventure to the small furs that brought Russians before that, we look back through...
Alaska Supreme Court asked to rule on Troopergate investigation
The Alaska Supreme Court has been asked to step into the "Troopergate" investigation. Late Yesterday state court judge Peter Mihalsky denied a motion to...
Alaskans have mixed reactions to VP debate
Alaskans around the state turned out at various venues last night for the only Vice Presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe...
Darfur divestiture bill likely to return next year
A bill ordering the state to divest its investments in companies doing business in Sudan – while widespread genocide continues in the Darfur region...
Kensington gold mine to lay off half its workers
Coeur-Alaska is laying off half the workforce at the Kensington Mine north of Juneau. The Idaho-based company is blaming federal regulators for what it...
Airplane crash victims identified
The two people killed earlier this week in a small airplane crash in Anchorage have been identified. The victims are 55-year-old Thomas Blake...
4 Sled dogs die in accident
Kasilof musher Jon Little is grieving the death of four of his sled dogs after they were hit by a vehicle during a training...
Alaska banks appear to have avoided the crisis
Banking officials in Alaska say their institutions are sound. Despite the national economic crisis, there have been no recent failures among Alaska banks. Industry...
Some Alaska small businesses finding the going rougher
Banks may be faring well in Alaska but Alaska Growth Capitol President Hugh Short says investment in small business in Alaska is starting to...
Displaced flood victims return to Nenana
Nenana residents displaced by August flooding are mostly back in their homes. City mayor Jason Mayrand says most people forced out by the worst...
Conference of Young Alaskans set to kick off tomorrow
Young Alaskans are preparing for what they hope will be the largest statewide discussion in history tomorrow. The Forum of Young Alaskans will attempt...