Mead Treadwell, ‘Big-Picture Guy,’ Runs for U.S. Senate
Some people go into politics for prestige, some for power. Talk to Mead Treadwell for a while and it’s clear, he just loves policy. This is the first in a series about the three Republicans vying for the chance to challenge Sen. Mark Begich in November.
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Incumbent South Anchorage Assemblyman John Weddleton concedes to challenger Randy Sulte
“The seat I have served from for six years belongs to South Anchorage," Weddleton said. "I respect the decision of the voters to give that opportunity to Randy.”
For Caelus CEO, North Slope ‘big find’ wouldn’t be the first
In a shallow bay off Alaska’s North Slope, Caelus Energy may have made the biggest oil discovery the world has seen since 2010. If developed, the field could have a major impact on Alaska’s economy and the global oil market. But that’s a big “if” — there are plenty of obstacles to overcome. Listen Now
‘Disturbed’: Murkowski didn’t mean quite what you thought she meant
To partisans, Murkowski's ways don't satisfy. They say she zig-zags. But Murkowski sees herself on a straight line called "process."
Interior Department to keep “Polar Bear Rule”
The Interior Department will keep in place the "polar bear rule" - a Bush Administration decision that says the Endangered Species
Act can't regulate pollution...
International conflicts drive increase in refugees, others arriving in Alaska
Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services typically works with about 150 new arrivals per year. This year, it enrolled more than 275 people so far.
‘Just happy to be back’: Haines welcomes its first Canadian visitor since March 2020
Bruce Funk of Whitehorse was Haines' first Canadian visitor since March 2020. He had tears in his eyes as he shook hands with the mayor. “It’s been a long time,” he said with a laugh. “Ah, just happy to be back.”
Sitka family reunites with blind dog LuLu 3 weeks after she went missing
A construction crew found Lulu in salmonberry bushes after initially confusing her for a bear.
Juneau police seek assault suspect as missing person
Corey B. Coleman of Juneau is listed as missing. He is a suspect at large for an assault earlier this year.
Lawson guilty of second degree murder
A jury this afternoon found Michael Lawson guilty of second degree murder in the shooting death of Bethany Correira back in 2003. They also...
Sullivan strikes partisan tone while talking up bipartisanship to Alaska Legislature
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan told legislators he was trying to take a different approach than he did in his speech last year, when he bashed President Biden for what he considers an anti-Alaska agenda.
Rep. Eastman: Some women ‘glad’ to be pregnant for Medicaid-funded travel for abortions
State Rep. David Eastman said some Alaskans are glad to become pregnant, so that they can have a Medicaid-funded trip to Anchorage or Seattle to have an abortion. Eastman didn’t provide evidence for this, but said he had been told this by friends and acquaintances. Listen now
Mertarvik residents didn’t get primary ballots. The state says it didn’t know people lived there.
Materials for voting never arrived in Newtok, a sister village, from where absentee ballots were supposed to be taken to Mertarvik.
Stolen Dance Paddle Recovered in Juneau
Juneau Police are reporting the recovery of an eight-foot dance paddle that was stolen Saturday after the end of Celebration, the big biennial cultural event in the Capital City.
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Amazon’s first Alaska sorting facility to open by 2024
An Amazon spokeswoman described the Anchorage facility as a “last stop before packages arrive at customers' doorsteps.”
U.S. automakers had a punishing week — with a silver lining for shoppers
The four major U.S. automakers — GM, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla — all reported earnings this week and saw their stocks decline.
Two years after contentious 2020 vote, Alaska finds only three voter fraud cases
Despite claims by some Alaskans that fraudulent voting changed the state’s election results two years ago, no evidence of fraud on that scale has been uncovered by investigators.
Retired public employees and state settle long-running legal dispute over medical, dental benefits
The Alaska Constitution says that public employee retirement benefits “shall not be diminished or impaired.” But the state and retirees have differed on how to interpret this guarantee.
Utah man charged with killing wife on cruise ship in Alaska had brain injury, says defense
Adefense expert says Kenneth Manzanares’ brain abnormalities are onsistent with injuries caused by playing contact sports.
Despite complaints, Anchorage mayor’s administration says new Sullivan shelter is on track
City officials say they are pleased with the private company that took over the Sullivan Arena shelter a month and a half ago.