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Tribes call on Washington to respect Native sovereignty
By KYLEY SCHULTZ, Cronkite NewsWASHINGTON — The federal tax overhaul passed in December is "completely unacceptable" to Native Americans, just another example of what can...
Students shaken by shooting focus on stopping gun violence
By JASON DEAREN, Associated PressPARKLAND, Fla. — Chris Grady was a theater kid counting down the days until he reported for duty in the U.S....
Interior to implement massive overhaul despite criticism
By DAN ELLIOTT, Associated PressDENVER — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is pressing ahead with a massive overhaul of his department, despite growing opposition to his...
Unalaska residents push for ban on single-use plastic bags
UNALASKA — Unalaska residents have rallied to urge city officials to ban single-use plastic bags like some other Alaska communities have done.About 25 residents...
Climber’s death on popular Oregon peak underscores dangers
By GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated PressGOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — Oregon's tallest peak rises above the streets of downtown Portland, its gorgeous snow-capped slopes luring 10,000 climbers...
Man driving wrong way on Anchorage highway dies in crash
ANCHORAGE — A driver heading the wrong way on an Anchorage highway north of Eagle River died in a crash.Anchorage police just after 11...
Alaska troopers say fentanyl big concern for authorities
By RACHEL D'ORO, Associated PressANCHORAGE — Alaska authorities say the synthetic opioid fentanyl is an escalating problem in the remote state, and it's leading to...
Walker goes off list in making pick to Alaska Senate seat
By BECKY BOHRER, Associated PressJUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker on Friday appointed Randall Kowalke to the Alaska Senate seat vacated by Republican Mike Dunleavy of...
Anchorage police make 2 arrests in party bus fatal shooting
ANCHORAGE — A 19-year-old Anchorage man has been charged with second-degree murder and weapons misconduct in the death of an Anchorage woman.Anchorage police say...
Texas adds 14 rigs as US rig count jumps to 975
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 29 this week to 975.That exceeds the...
