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FEMA estimates one-fourth of Keys homes could be destroyed
KEY LARGO — Search-and-rescue teams made their way into the Florida Keys' farthest reaches Tuesday, while crews labored to repair the single washed-out highway...
Judge approves sale of Alaska Dispatch News
By RACHEL D'ORO
The Associated PressANCHORAGE — A federal bankruptcy judge on Monday approved the sale of Alaska's largest newspaper for $1 million, saving the...
Alaska power plant expected to be ready in 2018
FAIRBANKS — An Alaska coal plant created to generate low-cost electricity is expected to be operational next year, plant owners said.Golden Valley Electric Association...
Alaska city tries new tack on shoplifting woes: counseling
JUNEAU — Alaska's capital city is trying a new approach to deal with its shoplifting problem: counseling.The city plans to enter into agreements with...
Weakened Irma lashes much of Florida; full impact unknown
MIAMI — Hurricane Irma gave Florida a coast-to-coast pummeling with winds up to 130 mph Sunday, swamping homes and boats, knocking out power to...
Meyer joins GOP race for lieutenant governor in Alaska
JUNEAU — Another Republican state senator has announced plans to run for lieutenant governor in Alaska.Anchorage Sen. Kevin Meyer made his intentions known Thursday,...
Congress to speed up Harvey aid, tackle debt limit
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers returned to Washington Tuesday facing a daunting to-do list and three months left in the year to show that Republicans can...
Ash covers Oregon cities, wildfire smoke chokes US West
TROUTDALE, Ore. — A growing Oregon wildfire covered parts of Portland's metropolitan area Tuesday with ash and forced the shutdown of a lengthy stretch...
Man accused in Alaska fake pot epidemic goes to prison
SOLDOTNA — An Alaska man accused of contributing to a synthetic marijuana epidemic on the Kenai Peninsula was sentenced to nearly six years in...
Small earthquake hits Alaska’s Cook Inlet region; no damage
FAIRBANKS — A magnitude 3.3 earthquake has hit the Cook Inlet region of Alaska.The Alaska Earthquake Center says the earthquake struck at 6:11 p.m....
