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Michael Penn | Juneau Empire
Members of the House Majority Caucus speak to reporters during a press availability on Thursday. From right are Rep. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, Rep. Cathy Muñoz, R-Juneau, Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, and Rep. Cathy Tilton, R-Wasilla.

Ferry system budget slashed in committee

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s budget — and ferry service to several dependent communities — was dealt a significant blow Thursday morning when the House Finance Subcommittee on the...
by KATIE MORITZ
State

Egan introduces bill to name SLAM after Native historian

A bill introduced Friday aims to name Juneau's new state library, archives, and museum after an Alaska Native historian.
by KATIE MORITZ
State

Arctic research vessel Sikuliaq prepares for final trials

SEWARD — A floating Arctic laboratory four decades in the making has arrived at its home port and stands poised to begin unlocking mysteries of one of the wildest places on Earth. The 261-foot Sikuliaq (see-KOO'-...
by Dan Joling
State

Panel takes Medicaid expansion items from department budget

JUNEAU — A House subcommittee has removed items related to Medicaid expansion from the Alaska health department's budget, despite objections of minority Democrats. Republicans on the subcommittee, comprised of...
by Becky Bohrer
State

Budget proposal could ground some aircraft

JUNEAU – A budget proposal laid out Thursday could wind up grounding two search and rescue helicopters and a plane capable of prisoner and personnel transports. An Alaska House subcommittee denied a $2.
by Becky Bohrer
State

Fairbanks borough allows pot smoking on private property

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks North Star Borough residents will be allowed to smoke marijuana anywhere on their property. The assembly on Thursday approved most general guidelines set by the state and the cities of...
State

Bill would allow for new license plates for veterans

JUNEAU — Veterans who have received certain medals could have additional license plates to choose from. The House Military and Veterans' Affair Committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would allow the state...
State

Bush Caucus hears need for water, sewer work in rural Alaska

JUNEAU - There is a total of about $900 million in needed water and sewer work throughout rural Alaska, state officials said.
by MOLLY DISCHNER
State

Anchorage hospital wins trauma care upgrade

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage hospital is only the second in Alaska to win nationally recognized status to treat patients needing the most critical care. KTUU reported Providence Alaska Medical Center obtained level 2...
State

Bethel man arraigned on murder charge in death of girlfriend

BETHEL – A 27-year-old Bethel man has been arraigned on charges he strangled his girlfriend after she annoyed him while they were drinking, and he left her decomposing body in the apartment.
State

North Pole Refinery tax assessment cut by more than half

FAIRBANKS - The North Pole Refinery has been assessed at less than half of its 2014 value and the result will likely be a larger-than-expected tax hit for the city of North Pole.

Ship's chief engineer pleads guilty to pollution charge

Tribes from around US gather to discuss legal marijuana

Canada border hours worry Hyder residents

Friday, Feb. 27, 2015

Asia-bound cargo ship held in Dutch Harbor cleared to leave

North Pole Refinery tax assessment cut by more than half

Bethel man arraigned on murder charge in death of girlfriend

Budget proposal could ground some aircraft

Bush Caucus hears need for water, sewer work in rural Alaska

Bill would allow for new license plates for veterans

Anchorage hospital wins trauma care upgrade

Arctic research vessel Sikuliaq prepares for final trials

Panel takes Medicaid expansion items from department budget

Fairbanks borough allows pot smoking on private property

Egan introduces bill to name SLAM after Native historian

Medicaid expansion rejected by House Finance

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015

Scientists witness carbon dioxide trapping heat in air

Hawaii lawmakers seek exemption from maritime shipping law

Minority lawmakers push back on education budget proposal

Hoffbeck talks gas line during confirmation hearing

After Funny River, fire academy faces axe

Anchorage police cite three for public pot smoking

Tobacco is target of new antismoking push in Legislature

Asia-bound cargo ship held in Alaska harbor amid inquiry

Judicial council seeks applications for Anchorage bench

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Asia-bound cargo ship held in Alaska harbor cleared to leave
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