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Alaska finished 2015 with an unemployment rate of 6.5 percent. The state labor department says the December seasonally adjusted rate compares to 6.4 percent in November. The unemployment rate in December 2014 was 6.4 percent.

BlueCrest Energy is continuing preparations to drill for oil in the Cosmopolitan Unit at its 37.5-acre site on the Cook Inlet bluff about 5.5 miles north of Anchor Point.

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Sen. Gardner: Lawmakers need committee to vet budget bills; Gov. Walker on budget: 'It's time to fix the hole in the boat'; Mass seabird deaths prompt federal attention; On methane emissions, Alaska tells feds 'clean up your own act first'; Alaska soldiers weigh in on Bergdahl's desertion, radio fame; Buser dropped to last, dinged with 2 penalties; AK: Among wolverines, lynx and fox, a man finds his pack; 49 Voices: Davante Owens of AnchorageDownload Audio

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski today announced a slew of staff changes. Current and former employees say the timing of the multiple departures is coincidental. For those of you keeping score at home, sharpen your pencils: We'll take it from the top.Download Audio

The Legislative session started this week, and battles are already brewing over the budget, several pre-filed bills ranging in relevance. This week's Alaska Edition explores what's ahead this session and how it stacks up to previous years.

Meyer: Savings can mitigate budget overhaul impacts; State of the State: What do Alaskans want to hear?; Name is 'Pollock' -- just 'Pollock'; Top Army nominee says he's not keen to cut Alaska troops; Mat-Su mayor wants share scheme for future gas line; Board: Aye to Yukon pinks fishery; First Alaskans to host public forum on racial equity; ‘Our Voices Will Be Heard’ brings child sexual abuse saga to stage; Sitka raptor center bids farewell to iconic eagle HALiDownload Audio

When Pentagon nominees comes before the Senate Armed Services Committee for a confirmation hearing, it’s a sure bet that Sen. Dan Sullivan will press them to rethink the announced cuts to JBER's 4-25th. Eric Fanning, nominated for Army secretary, offered little resistance.Download Audio

The Alaska Raptor Center lost one of its famed and feathered ambassadors last month. HALi, a bald eagle, died in early December, due to health reasons. She was around 6 years old. Download Audio

The Kenai Peninsula Borough released its state funding priorities Tuesday (1/19) for the current legislative session.