In this Oct. 29 photo, Brandon Emmett, a search and rescue medic, pot advocate and a Governor-appointed member of the Alaska State Marijuana Control Board, poses in Fairbanks. Emmett was recruited into the 2014 marijuana legalization movement by a friend. They won the vote in Alaska, and now he is a cannabis industry representative on the state Marijuana Control Board.

Search, rescue medic a leader in pot legalization

FAIRBANKS — Brandon Emmett grew up around marijuana. His first job was turning compost on a marijuana farm for $5 an hour. He later moved… Continue reading

In this Oct. 29 photo, Brandon Emmett, a search and rescue medic, pot advocate and a Governor-appointed member of the Alaska State Marijuana Control Board, poses in Fairbanks. Emmett was recruited into the 2014 marijuana legalization movement by a friend. They won the vote in Alaska, and now he is a cannabis industry representative on the state Marijuana Control Board.

Transportation Secretary Foxx talks Native issues in Anchorage

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx met with Alaska Natives Friday in Anchorage to discuss getting around a state with dynamic weather and limited… Continue reading

Dr. Carlton Heine, an emergency room physician at Bartlett Regional Hospital, talks about the increased used of heroin in the community.

Ellis: Narcan bill means ‘life or death’

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories on heroin, with the next installments to be published Monday.Anchorage Sen. Johnny Ellis says his… Continue reading

Dr. Carlton Heine, an emergency room physician at Bartlett Regional Hospital, talks about the increased used of heroin in the community.

Alaska appeals abortion funding decision

JUNEAU — The state of Alaska is appealing a judge’s decision that found a state law and regulation further defining what constitutes a medically necessary… Continue reading

Ninilchik officials working on plans for public transit

KENAI — Ninilchik officials are drafting a public transportation plan for a bus service in the western peninsula to provide members of the community access… Continue reading

EPA fines firms in 2010 Anchorage hazardous waste case

ANCHORAGE — Two companies owned by an Alaska Native corporation are facing federal fines over mismanagement of hazardous Anchorage construction waste in 2010.The Environmental Protection… Continue reading

Jeb Bush files for Alaska GOP preference poll

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush filed the necessary paperwork to ensure Alaska’s Republicans will see his name on the Presidential Preference Poll on March 1,… Continue reading

Cause of diesel spill in Cold Bay under investigation

The U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and Frosty Fuel, LLC, established a unified command Friday in response to a diesel spill in… Continue reading

Federal bomb squad conducts training exercise in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — FBI officials said a Washington, D.C.-based bomb squad defused a simulated nuclear device at the Port of Anchorage during a training exercise this… Continue reading

UA OKs tuition increase, $960M budget

FAIRBANKS — University of Alaska students will see an increase in tuition next year following a decision by the board of regents to approve a… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker signs the bill to buyout TransCanada's share of the AKLNG project as Sen. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River, left, Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, and Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, right, watch at the Capitol on Thursday.

Done deal: Walker signs bill buying out TransCanada’s share of pipeline

Gov. Bill Walker was all smiles as he signed a bill that will give Alaska one-quarter ownership of a natural gas pipeline — once it’s… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker signs the bill to buyout TransCanada's share of the AKLNG project as Sen. Anna MacKinnon, R-Eagle River, left, Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, and Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, right, watch at the Capitol on Thursday.

Man charged with murder in Eagle River shooting death

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of man in an Eagle River parking lot.U.S. marshals arrested Aaron… Continue reading

State, King Cove, others appeal decision in road case

JUNEAU — The state is appealing the dismissal of a case challenging the U.S. Interior Department’s refusal to allow for a road through a wildlife… Continue reading

Arctic drilling complaint clears Legislature

After passing a landmark gas pipeline deal, the Alaska House approved a formal complaint against the Obama administration’s decision to cancel oil and gas lease… Continue reading

State approves Point Thomson pipeline

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska has approved the operation of a 22-mile pipeline connecting the Point Thomson development to the trans-Alaska Pipeline System.In a decision… Continue reading

This undated photo provided by Animal Planet shows veterinarian Dr. Dee Thornell with a horse named Thor in Fairbanks, Alaska. She's the star of Animal Planet's "Dr. Dee, Alaska Vet," filmed at her Fairbanks practice, which she calls Animal House, as well as in the wild. The first episode of the show airs on Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.(Animal Planet via AP)

Animal Planet introduces world to ‘Dr. Dee, Alaska Vet’

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Dee Thornell bought the first heated surgery table in the state of Alaska — for animals. But as a veterinarian with… Continue reading

This undated photo provided by Animal Planet shows veterinarian Dr. Dee Thornell with a horse named Thor in Fairbanks, Alaska. She's the star of Animal Planet's "Dr. Dee, Alaska Vet," filmed at her Fairbanks practice, which she calls Animal House, as well as in the wild. The first episode of the show airs on Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.(Animal Planet via AP)

Carson now eligible for Republican primary

Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon-turned-presidential candidate, is now eligible for the Republican presidential primary, the Republican Party of Alaska announced Wednesday.Carson is the third candidate… Continue reading

BC researchers study hitchhiking

Scholars from the University of Northern British Columbia are expanding a study conducted since 2012 with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. At question: Why do… Continue reading

Pipeline plan passes

Alaska’s natural gas megaproject is moving forward.With a 39-0 vote, the Alaska House approved spending $161.25 million to advance the AKLNG project, which promises to… Continue reading

House Finance advances TransCanada buyout bill

JUNEAU — The House Finance Committee has advanced legislation to authorize a buyout of one of the state’s partners in a major proposed liquefied natural… Continue reading