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Zobrist agrees to $56 million, 4-year deal with Cubs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Free agent infielder Ben Zobrist and the Cubs agreed Tuesday to a $56 million, four-year contract, a deal that caused Chicago… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By RONALD BLUM

AP source: D-backs get pitcher Shelby Miller from Braves

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired All-Star right-hander Shelby Miller from the… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By HOWIE RUMBERG

Yankees get INF Castro from Cubs for RHP Warren, plus player

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Starlin Castro from the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Adam Warren and a player to… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By AP

23-0: Warriors down Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — The Golden State Warriors followed the script perfectly for three quarters Tuesday night.Then things got a bit more interesting.The defending NBA champions improved… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By MICHAEL MAROT

Manziel starting again for Browns

CLEVELAND — Johnny Manziel’s timeout has ended. He’s starting for the Browns again.The polarizing quarterback will play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, returning to… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By TOM WITHERS

NFC East: It’s ugly, baby

IRVING, Texas — Players and coaches in the NFC East won’t be apologizing anytime soon for their woeful division having a spot in the playoffs… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By SCHUYLER DIXON

Greinke, Diamondbacks finalize $206.5M, 6-year deal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zack Greinke and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized their $206.5 million, six-year contract on Tuesday, a deal with a $34.4 million average… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By AP

Family of late Blackhawks player Montador sues NHL

The family of the late Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Steve Montador sued the NHL on Tuesday, accusing the league of failing to keep him reasonably safe… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By TOM COYNE

Anchorage mayor pulls support from road project

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has withdrawn the city’s support for a controversial $20 million dollar transportation project due to the state’s “current fiscal… Continue reading

Report: Short review didn’t compromise lease sale

ANCHORAGE — A federal agency rushed through an environmental review of an Alaska offshore petroleum lease sale at the insistence of high-level managers but did… Continue reading

In this May 22, 2015 file photo, Samantha Leialoha Watanabe walks outside of federal court in Honolulu. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, a federal jury found her guilty of assaulting her 15-month-old daughter on a flight from Alaska in May. Prosecutors say Watanabe cursed at her daughter, smacked her in the head, hit her in the face with a stuffed doll and yanked out tufts of her hair. They say passengers and flight attendants on the May 3 Alaska Airlines flight believed Watanabe was unnecessarily rough to a generally well-behaved toddler.

Jury finds Hawaii mother guilty of assaulting child on flight from Alaska

HONOLULU — A Hawaii mother was convicted Tuesday of assaulting her 15-month-old daughter during a May flight from Anchorage, Alaska to Honolulu.Samantha Leialoha Watanabe’s defense… Continue reading

In this May 22, 2015 file photo, Samantha Leialoha Watanabe walks outside of federal court in Honolulu. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, a federal jury found her guilty of assaulting her 15-month-old daughter on a flight from Alaska in May. Prosecutors say Watanabe cursed at her daughter, smacked her in the head, hit her in the face with a stuffed doll and yanked out tufts of her hair. They say passengers and flight attendants on the May 3 Alaska Airlines flight believed Watanabe was unnecessarily rough to a generally well-behaved toddler.

Bethel looks to housing project to retain workers

BETHEL — Bethel officials hope new housing for public safety, education and health professionals will help the city recruit and retain more personnel.The Bethel Community… Continue reading

Assembly member Debbie White breaks up peanut brittle she made in her home kitchen on Monday.

Brittle be the tie that binds

Sitting on the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly takes quite the time commitment. So does making 240 pounds of peanut brittle. Debbie White does… Continue reading

Assembly member Debbie White breaks up peanut brittle she made in her home kitchen on Monday.
Facilities Coordinator Odin Miller, right, serves Mario Capolicchio lunch at The Glory Hole on Monday.

Shelter in the hole

There are less than 20 days until Christmas, but there’s a $20,000 fire sprinkler bill on Glory Hole Director Mariya Lovishchuk’s desk, and the first… Continue reading

Facilities Coordinator Odin Miller, right, serves Mario Capolicchio lunch at The Glory Hole on Monday.
Mayor Greg Fisk talks about his first week on the job during an interview on Oct. 23. Fisk was found dead in his house on Monday.

Fisk’s life to be celebrated Sunday

A “Community Celebration of Life” will be held to honor Mayor Greg Fisk this Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at Centennial Hall, according to a short… Continue reading

Mayor Greg Fisk talks about his first week on the job during an interview on Oct. 23. Fisk was found dead in his house on Monday.

Ag board to consider new director candidates

The Alaska Board of Agriculture and Conservation will meet at 1 p.m. Friday in Palmer to consider applicants to become the new state director of… Continue reading

With temporary IDs, expect travel delays

Alaska’s temporary driver identification does not meet Transportation Security Administration standards and could lead to more TSA screening, the Alaska Dispatch News reported Monday.According to… Continue reading

‘Mudflats’ blogger is new Democratic spokeswoman

Jeanne Devon, a political blogger known for her “The Mudflats” blog has been hired as the press secretary for the Alaska Senate’s five-member Democratic minority.Devon,… Continue reading

DNR wants public feedback on fees

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is considering whether it should change many of the fees levied for use of state and water.In an announcement… Continue reading

China Airlines jet strikes struck

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a China Airlines Boeing 747 struck a stair truck at Anchorage International Airport on Sunday.An incident report filed with… Continue reading