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NMFS reviews status of Arctic seals

The federal government is reviewing the status of three Arctic seals that live off Alaska’s coasts to determine if they should be listed under...

Adak faces another power crisis

The city of Adak is in the middle of another power crisis. It can't afford to pay its bills and plans on starting rolling...

Young still leads Parnell, but slim margin now 22 votes slimmer

The Division of Elections counted absentee and questioned ballots in the close Republican primary race between Don Young and Sean Parnell for Alaska's U.S....

Alaska Supreme Court upholds Mat-Su tobacco tax

The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld the Matanuska Susitna Borough's right to levy an excise tax on tobacco. The decision sets a precedent for...

Residents of Kodiak weigh in on Palin campaign rhetoric

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is being praised for delivering an impressive speech Wednesday in accepting the role of running mate to Republican presidential contender...

No Heart for ‘Barracuda’ Sarah

The rock group Heart wants the Republican Party to change its tune. Loudspeakers at the Republican Convention blasted Heart's 1977 hit "Barracuda" this week...

North Anchorage loses glass recycling bin

Despite considerable progress in recent months, recycling in Anchorage took a step backwards this week in north Anchorage. For tips on recycling in Anchorage, visit...

Palin wows Republican National Convention

More than 40 million people watched last night as Governor Sarah Palin accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President in front of an...

National watchdog group attacks Palin over ethics

A national watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or “CREW” is slamming Governor Sarah Palin over the firing of Public Safety...

He's back – Ralph Nader on the presidential ballot in Alaska

Ralph Nader will be on Alaska’s November general election ballot for U.S. president. The Alaska Division of Elections has certified more than 4900 signatures...

Denali Park road running up against usage limits

Denali National Park officials began the scoping process last night for a new plan for how the park's one road ought to be used....

New study shows Native people twice as prone to alcohol-related deaths

Researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released a first of its kind study of alcohol attributable deaths and potential life...

Anchorage looks to find strength in growing diversity

Anchorage has a highly diverse population.  And according to those taking part in the second Dialogue on Race in Diversity held last night, the...

Video: Sarah Palin's VP acceptance speech

If you missed Governor Sarah Palin's speech on PBS this week, here's the complete video, courtesy of C-SPAN's online coverage of the Republican convention....

Community dialogue on racism and diversity continues

Whether or not all residents accept the situation, Anchorage has a highly diverse population. According to those taking part in the second Dialogue...

Audio: Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC

Perhaps the most highly-anticipated speech of the convention, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gave her VP nomination acceptance speech Wednesday evening in St. Paul, Minnesota...

Audio: Sarah Palin's speech at the RNC

Perhaps the most highly-anticipated speech of the convention, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin gave her acceptance speech Wednesday evening in St. Paul, Minnesota at the...

Palin preparing for speech as national Republicans defend McCain’s choice

Governor Sarah Palin is preparing to accept the GOP vice presidential nomination at the party's convention and will speak to convention goers -- and...

Palin / Monegan / Wooten investigation hits a snag

The legislative investigation into the events leading up to the firing of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan is facing a setback. Senate Judiciary chairman...

Alaska's teacher union now led by its first rural educator

The state's largest teacher’s union has chosen a rural Alaska educator to lead their group for the first time. A veteran Bethel teacher has...