Ground work: Kasilof couple builds up worm castings operation

A Kasilof local has found a way to address difficulties crops have accessing existing nitrogen in Alaska’s soils, and to infuse additional, essential nutrients into… Continue reading

37 states saw jobs added last month

WASHINGTON — Employers added more jobs in three-quarters of U.S. states in March, led by big gains in Maryland, Ohio and New Jersey. Just 12… Continue reading

Bill would allow state to implement federal ID system

Alongside the many bills passed by the Alaska Legislature on its last regular day, there was one new one. House Bill 378, introduced Sunday morning,… Continue reading

Saturday recap: Lawmakers approve sharing of voter information

The Alaska House has approved a bill calling for the state to share voter information with other states in an effort to deter voter fraud.Representatives… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker speaks during an interview in his Capitol office on Wednesday.

Governor: Expect extra time in Legislature

The second session of the 29th Alaska Legislature reaches its 90th day today, but don’t expect lawmakers to be finished with their work anytime soon.Whether… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker speaks during an interview in his Capitol office on Wednesday.
Terra Burns and Maxine Doogan of the advocacy group for sex workers, Community United for Safety and Protection, are working with  legislators, including Sen. Berta Gardner, D-Alaska, on Senate Bill 21, which would give prostitutes immunity from prosecution when coming forward to law enforcement when they are victims or witnesses of a violent crime.

Former sex workers seek protection for prostitutes

Terra Burns is a human rights activist for sex workers and a social justice consultant. As a former prostitute, she knows how vulnerable people in… Continue reading

Terra Burns and Maxine Doogan of the advocacy group for sex workers, Community United for Safety and Protection, are working with  legislators, including Sen. Berta Gardner, D-Alaska, on Senate Bill 21, which would give prostitutes immunity from prosecution when coming forward to law enforcement when they are victims or witnesses of a violent crime.

Alaska Air Guard recounts skiers’ rescue from ice field

ANCHORAGE — A locator beacon carried by two skiers stranded on an Alaska ice field made their rescue far easier than it might have been,… Continue reading

Mentally ill inmate sues over alleged parole disparity

ANCHORAGE — An advocacy law firm is suing the state of Alaska on behalf of a Palmer inmate over an alleged discriminatory treatment in the… Continue reading

Congress split over F-35 funds for Eielson Air Force Base

FAIRBANKS — The U.S. House and Senate are divided over how much construction funding the Eielson Air Force Base should receive to prepare for two… Continue reading

The owners of the Anchorage Legislative Information Office in Downtown Anchorage have presented a proposal to the Legislative Council to save the state money and resolve a lawsuit that has been brought challenging the 10-year lease.

Walker says he’d veto Anchorage LIO purchase

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker said Thursday that he would veto the purchase of a legislative office building in Anchorage if that item remains in… Continue reading

The owners of the Anchorage Legislative Information Office in Downtown Anchorage have presented a proposal to the Legislative Council to save the state money and resolve a lawsuit that has been brought challenging the 10-year lease.

Legislature approves DOC commissioner’s appointment

The Alaska Legislature has confirmed Gov. Bill Walker’s selection of Dean Williams as the commissioner of the Alaska Department of Corrections.The 49-9 approval came after… Continue reading

Committee agrees to cut $50M from university system

The Alaska Legislature is planning to take the most extreme option from the budget-cutting menu covering the University of Alaska system.On Thursday evening, the House… Continue reading

Sitka Assembly approves hazard mapping project

SITKA — Sitka officials are moving ahead with plans to map out parts of the city that are vulnerable to landslides, after slides last summer… Continue reading

On oil and gas subsidies, House commits turnover

It was an alley-oop pass gone awry.On Wednesday night, as Kobe Bryant played his final game of professional basketball, the Alaska House prepared to toss… Continue reading

Walt Monegan

Folger retiring Public Safety post; Monegan is replacement

JUNEAU — State Public Safety Commissioner Gary Folger is retiring next month and will be replaced by a man who formerly held that post, Walt… Continue reading

Walt Monegan

Thursday recap: Dogs and candy cranes get attention on Legislature’s 87th day

With three days remaining in the Legislature’s statutory 90-day session, House lawmakers focused on smaller bills awaiting attention in the statehouse queue.The House approved one… Continue reading

Delta drops fee for tickets bought on phone and at airports

You know all those fees that airlines have added over the last several years? Delta is taking one away.Delta will drop the fee for U.S.… Continue reading

Wednesday Legislative recap: Smaller slices for towns and cities

The Alaska Senate has voted to reduce the state’s subsidy of local government.On Wednesday morning, the Senate voted 17-3 to approve Senate Bill 210, which… Continue reading

Police arrest 2 in Anchorage home invasion, shooting

ANCHORAGE — A 32-year-old man wanted on a felony drug warrant was charged with robbery, assault and burglary Wednesday in the invasion of an east… Continue reading

Alaska woman charged with starving, abusing 3 adopted girls

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage grand jury has indicted a woman on charges that she starved and abused her three adopted children.State prosecutors say the woman… Continue reading