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Yearly Archives: 2017

Businesses donate, innovate, improve education

Last month, Hecla Mining, the operator of Greens Creek Mine on Admiralty Island, made a significant contribution to the University of Alaska Southeast. The...

Local election results from around Alaska

Results from Oct. 2, 2017 municipal and borough elections in Alaska: This story will be updated as information is available. Presumed winners of races are...

Quote of the week: Parish out to get political appointees

"I've actually got a bill in now to try to to promote greater efficiency in government by limiting the number of people appointed just...

Updated: Anchorage police roll out new crime suppression plan

Anchorage Police Chief Justin Doll announced a new crime suppression initiative today during a press conference at 11:30 am. The new initiative will involve some...

Study: Media ignores Menendez trial but covered Ted Stevens nonstop

The Media Research Center, an organization that exposes liberal media bias, says CNN has not reported the corruption trial of Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez,...

Quote of the week: Kawasaki on prayer, gun control

"I hope we can all pray and mourn for the victims and families of Las Vegas for just a moment before this becomes a...

Ninth Circuit decides against Sturgeon on hovercraft use

The Katie John case may cost Alaskans their right to navigate rivers and other waterways across the state. Many outdoor enthusiasts predicted it would. In...

Voters will decide on pot, sales tax, Uber, and off-road vehicles

Elections in Alaska's municipalities and boroughs are on Tuesday -- except for Anchorage, of course, which votes in April. In addition to lots of candidates...

Shocking: Anchorage dump has trove of personal data for the taking

Forget Equifax and its massive breach of America's personal information. In Anchorage, one only needs to drive to the dump to access the names, driver's...

Permanent Fund dividend week is here; prepare for crime wave

On Oct. 5, Alaskans will start receiving their Alaska Permanent Fund dividends -- either deposited into their bank accounts or mailed to them. The $1,100...

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