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Central Council backs Murkowski

The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has endorsed U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski for re-election.The Republican is running against independent Margaret… Continue reading

Fuel spill reported in interior village of Beaver

ANCHORAGE — Alaska environmental regulators are monitoring the cleanup of a fuel spill in the interior village of Beaver.The state Department of Environmental Conservation said… Continue reading

Decomposed body found

ANCHORAGE — Police say a decomposed body was found near railroad tracks in south Anchorage.Police spokeswoman Jennifer Castro said a person walking called police shortly… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 29, 2006, photo, a pedestrian walks past the 4th Avenue Theatre in Anchorage, Alaska. The owners of the art moderne-style theater, designed by the architect of Hollywood's famed Pantages Theatre, have applied to demolish the opulent vintage icon, prompting the Municipality of Anchorage to hasten efforts to protect historic buildings. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)

Anchorage issues moratorium on historic building demolitions

ANCHORAGE — The owners of a long-shuttered theater in Alaska’s largest city applied to demolish the opulent vintage icon, prompting the city to hasten efforts… Continue reading

FILE - In this March 29, 2006, photo, a pedestrian walks past the 4th Avenue Theatre in Anchorage, Alaska. The owners of the art moderne-style theater, designed by the architect of Hollywood's famed Pantages Theatre, have applied to demolish the opulent vintage icon, prompting the Municipality of Anchorage to hasten efforts to protect historic buildings. (AP Photo/Al Grillo, File)
An Alaska Airlines jet makes its approach at the Juneau International Airport in this image from 2009.

Alaska Airlines waits on feds for merger

Alaska Airlines is still waiting for the federal government to approve its merger with Virgin Airlines.In a conference call with investment analysts on Thursday morning,… Continue reading

An Alaska Airlines jet makes its approach at the Juneau International Airport in this image from 2009.
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As Finkenbinder challenges in Sitka, Kreiss-Tomkins looks to rural district for support

SITKA — Two years ago, it was easy to tell who would win the race for House District 35.On Alaska Day, the Republican challenger, Steven… Continue reading

Sheila Finkenbinder
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton boards her campaign plane at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, to travel to Las Vegas for the third presidential debate.

Alaska Native board endorses Clinton

For the first time, the Alaska Federation of Natives board of directors has endorsed a presidential candidate.On Tuesday, the board of the largest Alaska Native… Continue reading

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton boards her campaign plane at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, to travel to Las Vegas for the third presidential debate.

Researchers look for evidence of dinosaurs in Denali

FAIRBANKS — This summer’s discovery of dinosaur bones in Denali National Park has opened the door for more remains to be found, researchers say.Paleontologists from… Continue reading

A helicopter brings a 700-pound sack of car parts to a trash bin on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska. More than 2,000 cars were dumped over a bluff above a wildlife refuge after the 1964 Good Friday earthquake, and a clean up effort to remove about 100 of those cars imbedded in the bluff has been going on for nine years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Final cleanup of automobile junkyard is underway

ANCHORAGE — The final cleanup is underway in Anchorage after the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake helped turn a sea-side bluff into an auto junkyard.Here’s a… Continue reading

A helicopter brings a 700-pound sack of car parts to a trash bin on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska. More than 2,000 cars were dumped over a bluff above a wildlife refuge after the 1964 Good Friday earthquake, and a clean up effort to remove about 100 of those cars imbedded in the bluff has been going on for nine years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Troopers: Priest died before recent fire in Alaska village

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say an autopsy showed that a 72-year-old priest who was recently found dead following a fire in the… Continue reading

Kodiak police seek new body cameras

KODIAK — The Kodiak Police Department is looking to reinstate its use of body cameras, months after officers stopped wearing the devices because of concerns… Continue reading

Man charged in shooting of Fairbanks police officer

ANCHORAGE — A 29-year-old Alaska man opened fire on a Fairbanks police officer, took his gun, stomped on his head and taunted him as the… Continue reading

Principal apologizes for school phone message on marijuana

ANCHORAGE — The principal of an Anchorage elementary school has apologized after the school sent a message urging action against proposed marijuana businesses.The information sent… Continue reading

Ballot Measure 1 competes for attention with Trump, Clinton, Stock and Murkowski

Ballot Measure 1 competes for attention with Trump, Clinton, Stock and Murkowski

Alaska’s political candidates are flocking to Fairbanks this week for the Alaska Federation of Natives annual conference. Attendees will hear from those vying for U.S.… Continue reading

Ballot Measure 1 competes for attention with Trump, Clinton, Stock and Murkowski
Lee John Henry attends his arraignment on first-degree murder in the Homer Courtroom on Monday. Homer Police on Sunday arrested Henry in the death of Mark Matthews, then 61, killed off the Poopdeck Trail on July 28, 2013.

Homer police charge man, 55, in 3-year-old murder case

HOMER — Homer police on Sunday arrested a Homer man in a three-year-old murder case.Lee John Henry, 55, was arraigned in Homer court Monday for… Continue reading

Lee John Henry attends his arraignment on first-degree murder in the Homer Courtroom on Monday. Homer Police on Sunday arrested Henry in the death of Mark Matthews, then 61, killed off the Poopdeck Trail on July 28, 2013.

Soldotna could see return of grocery tax

KENAI — Soldotna residents will have the chance to weigh in on a proposal that would reinstate the city’s year-round grocery tax.The Peninsula Clarion reported… Continue reading

Ketchikan plane crash survivor returns home

KETCHIKAN — The smile of Morgan Enright lit up The Point art cafe on Saturday evening as she exchanged hugs and conversation with people who’d… Continue reading

Seal butchering highlights first day of Elders and Youth Conference

FAIRBANKS — With ulu blade in hand, Marjorie Tahbone, of Nome, made quick crescent patterned motions to cut and separate the seal blubber and skin… Continue reading

This photo released by Fairbanks Police Department shows Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie. The 29-year-old man was arrested in a shooting that left an Alaska police officer seriously injured. Jenkins-Alexie, of Fairbanks, is facing charges of attempted murder, assault and other counts in connection with the shooting early Sunday of Sgt. Allen Brandt. (Fairbanks Police Department via AP)

Man arrested in shooting of Fairbanks police officer

ANCHORAGE — A 29-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that left an Alaska police officer seriously injured.Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie was arrested… Continue reading

This photo released by Fairbanks Police Department shows Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie. The 29-year-old man was arrested in a shooting that left an Alaska police officer seriously injured. Jenkins-Alexie, of Fairbanks, is facing charges of attempted murder, assault and other counts in connection with the shooting early Sunday of Sgt. Allen Brandt. (Fairbanks Police Department via AP)
Re-enactors portray the 1867 transfer ceremony on the 149th anniversary of the day the Alaska Treaty of Cession became effective, on Oct. 18, 2016 at Baranof Castle State Historic Site in Sitka.

On Alaska Day, it’s a local party in Sitka

SITKA — Walking down a line of parade floats and bedecked trucks, a steady drizzle didn’t wash the grin from Duane Vilandre’s face, nor did… Continue reading

Re-enactors portray the 1867 transfer ceremony on the 149th anniversary of the day the Alaska Treaty of Cession became effective, on Oct. 18, 2016 at Baranof Castle State Historic Site in Sitka.