Legislative Update: Fisheries, transportation issues are under consideration
Happy New Year and greetings from Juneau!The second regular session convened on Jan. 16 and I am excited to be back in Juneau working...
Kodiak City Council bans disposable plastic shopping bags
KODIAK — The Kodiak City Council approved a ban on some plastic bags.The new law goes into effect on April 22, the Kodiak Daily...
Teen stabbing suspect charged as adult with attempted murder
FAIRBANKS — A 17-year-old Fairbanks boy has been charged as an adult with first-degree attempted murder after a stabbing.Police say the suspect stabbed a...
A look at new ships and trends in cruising for 2018
NEW YORK — What's new in cruising for 2018? As usual, there's lots of razzle-dazzle — laser tag, water slides, zip lines and massive...
King Cove road issue back in court
Another round of litigation is underway over a land based medical evacuation route between the Aleutians fishing village of King Cove and the all-weather...
Bethel legislator resigns from State House
Rep. Zach Fansler, D-Bethel, has submitted a letter of resignation, in the wake of allegations that he committed an act of physical violence against...
Education leaders release vision for Alaska public schools
JUNEAU — State education leaders have released what they see as a vision for improving Alaska's public school system.The report includes recommendations built around...
Ballet teacher accused of sexual misconduct will not be charged
ANCHORAGE — A ballet academy founder accused of sexual misconduct will not be charged, the Anchorage District Attorney's Office said Thursday.The 50-year-old founder of...
Alaska child pornographer sentenced to 35 years in prison
ANCHORAGE — A 32-year-old Alaska man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for producing and distributing child pornography.Federal prosecutors Friday said...
Push to move US public land managers west wins new support
DENVER — From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Bureau of Land Management oversees some of the nation's most prized natural resources: vast...
