Alaska’s annual budget gap will explode to almost $4 billion next fiscal year, according to new estimates from the Alaska Department of Revenue.On Monday, the… Continue reading
For a larger version of the graphic, click here. Millions, billions, kazillions.There’s a lot of zeroes involved in Alaska’s annual budget process.So many, in fact, that… Continue reading
If the Alaska Legislature goes into special session this year, Sen. Bill Stoltze, R-Chugiak, is again promoting the idea of a meeting on the road… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — An Alaska lawmaker is suggesting some state ferry system routes should be privatized.Sen. Peter Micciche, a Soldotna Republican, said at the mid-session summit… Continue reading
JUNEAU — With just under a month left in the legislative session, Alaska lawmakers are trying to figure out how to pay the bills given… Continue reading
KENAI — Alaska SeaLife Center is preparing for another busy year of stranded otters.The Seward nonprofit has recorded 80 reports of dead, sick or unresponsive… Continue reading
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped 4 this week to 476, a record low and… Continue reading
KENAI — A Russian Orthodox church in Kenai is looking to install a new fire-suppressing system to protect the religious art and historical artifacts that… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The Alaska House and Senate plan to meet in joint session next month to consider appointments made by Gov. Bill Walker.Legislators have expressed… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — A competitive body builder from Fairbanks suspected of ordering thousands of dollars’ worth of steroids from China has been arrested.Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Makkar was… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — A new species of butterfly could provide clues about Alaska’s geological history and its changing climate, according to a University of Florida researcher.Research… Continue reading
The sun rises Thursday over the frozen tundra just outside Nome and lights up patches of ice covering the Nome River.… Continue reading
Feb. 29 was a day of torn emotions for Cindy Just.The 44-year-old Eagle River mother reminisced about her recently deceased 14-year-old daughter, Lindsey, who contracted… Continue reading
Cook Inlet Region Inc. announced March 11 that it has sold its tour and resort subsidiary CIRI Alaska Tourism to Viad Corp., which also owns… Continue reading
The Alaska House has voted 26-7 in favor of a bill that aims to fight invasive species in Alaska’s waters.House Bill 38, brought by Rep.… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — A $19 million project linking Ketchikan’s road system to Shelter Cove in Carroll Inlet has gone out to bid.The Alaska Department of Transportation… Continue reading
NIKISKI — An Alaska man whose wallet was stolen at a municipal swimming pool helped track down a suspect when he saw food charges show… Continue reading
JUNEAU — A deputy state Revenue commissioner says members of Gov. Bill Walker’s administration are discussing how to proceed with Walker’s cruise ship passenger tax… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Authorities say a man in a small Alaska village tried to bribe a public safety officer and then dragged the officer behind his… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks North Star Borough officials have voted to approve the borough’s first conditional use permit for a marijuana business, paving the way for… Continue reading
