The Alaska House Finance Committee has begun holding hearings on a series of tax increases proposed by Gov. Bill Walker.On Tuesday, the committee heard a… Continue reading
The Alaska House of Representatives hosted the Andy Josephson show on Tuesday afternoon, but the procession of amendments offered by the Anchorage Democrat garnered poor… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — An Alaska town’s first liquor store in more than 40 years has opened, and the police chief there worries he won’t have enough… Continue reading
Megan Wiard returned to Homer in March to apologize. The last time she was in her hometown, about six years ago, Megan was an addict.“I… Continue reading
Like modern versions of Hester Prynne, a growing deviant Alaskans could be forced to carry a scarlet reminder of their misdeeds.In a 27-12 vote, the… Continue reading
Rarely has a discussion about bar fights been so soberly pursued.On Monday, the Alaska House began floor debates on Senate Bill 91, a sweeping reform… Continue reading
For people addicted to opiates — or any other substance — there are many barriers to successful recovery, despite the quality of resources that may… Continue reading
After a veto threat from Gov. Bill Walker, lawmakers have changed their plans for a new office building in Anchorage.On Monday evening, members of the… Continue reading
JUNEAU — One of the two companies offering individual health insurance policies for Alaskans announced Monday that it will not be participating in that market… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Alaska Senate Majority Leader John Coghill said Monday that he has recommended that lawmakers drop their lawsuit challenging Gov. Bill Walker’s authority to… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A musher who has been charged in a domestic violence case has been banned from next year’s Iditarod, race officials announced Friday in… Continue reading
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Does the time ever come when a community stops remembering a murdered group of its own? In the case of Blaine, possibly… Continue reading
Homer has a heroin problem, and it is growing. Similar to the fable of the blind men each touching different parts of an elephant and… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The state Division of Oil and Gas wants significantly more information from Prudhoe Bay field operator BP and its fellow working owners on… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — ConocoPhillips posted a loss of $1.47 billion in the first quarter of 2016, including a $2 million net loss from its Alaska operations.The… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A seine fisherman from Southeast Alaska and a commercial fishing trade organization have sued Gov. Bill Walker over an administrative order they say… Continue reading
SITKA, Alaska (AP) — Sitka officials have approved an ordinance that prohibits drivers from using their cellphones while driving.The measure approved by the Sitka Assembly… Continue reading
Alaska’s only residential detox facilities for opiate addiction have closed its beds, according to the Alaska State Opioid Treatment Authority.Due to a federal regulation change,… Continue reading
A controversial measure requiring all sex ed programs in Alaska schools to garner the approval of local school boards has been assigned to a conference… Continue reading
The Alaska House of Representatives has approved a bill that provides a way to fund a revised state revenue sharing program for municipalities.In a 32-0… Continue reading
