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Gruff Alaska lawmaker now in charge of civility in US House
ANCHORAGE — A gruff, no-nonsense Alaska lawmaker who once called the lieutenant governor "Captain Zero" and told a female colleague she didn't know what...
Democrats name finalists for House seat vacated by Westlake
JUNEAU — Alaska Democrats have announced the three finalists for the state House seat vacated last month by Dean Westlake, who resigned amid allegations...
Inadequate preparation cited in Alaska ship sinking deaths
ANCHORAGE — One man died aboard a sinking Alaska vessel last year in part because he was too large to fit into a survival...
Panel recommends tweak to Alaska lawmaker allowances
JUNEAU — Alaska lawmakers will continue to receive an annual salary of $50,400 after a special commission deadlocked on whether to cut the pay...
Residents grieve and commit to rebuilding after mudslides
MONTECITO, Calif. — At the end of a heartbreaking week that saw deadly mudslides kill at least 20, residents gathered to grieve, pay tribute...
Land swap eyed for road in Alaska wildlife refuge
ANCHORAGE — The Interior Department will explore a land exchange that could lead to construction of a road through a national wildlife refuge in...
Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleads not guilty in assault case
PALMER — Sarah Palin's oldest son pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony charge in the case accusing him of assaulting his father at...
New Hampshire ticket sole winner in $559M Powerball jackpot
MERRIMACK, N.H. — It's been a billion-dollar lottery weekend after a lone Powerball ticket sold in New Hampshire matched all six numbers and will...
Anchorage police make fast arrest in carjacking case
ANCHORAGE — A woman with gun stole a car from a man at an Anchorage gas station but was arrested seven minutes after police...
Scientists seek US backcountry skiers to measure snowpack
ANCHORAGE — America's space agency wants you to head for the mountains with a smartphone and a measuring stick.NASA's earth science arm is funding...
