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The Department of Fish and Game announced Monday that a permit has been issued to the Alaska Moose Federation allowing the advocacy group to take measures in Southcentral Alaska that will divert moose from roads, driveways and railroad lines.
Police now seeking public's help in finding missing barista
Detectives and searchers looking for Samantha Koenig sought information and canvassed city streets Monday, more than five days after the 18-year-old disappeared.
Mother, boyfriend charged in beating death of Barrow child
The investigation of the beating death of a Barrow child and the battering of the child's baby sibling took another twist Monday when Anchorage police arrested the children's mother on a warrant from Barrow.
Rural Alaska air travel subsidies survive budget cuts
Subsidies for rural Alaska air travel survived the cost cutting talk as Congress passed a four-year funding bill for the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday after years of dispute.
BP gives $1 million for UAA lab to study metals corrosion
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. announced Monday that it was donating $1 million to the University of Alaska Anchorage to help create a lab to study the effects of corrosion on pipe metals.
2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
Lawmakers get advice on coastal management initiative
The Legislature's top attorney says he thinks lawmakers would have "a lot of latitude" in crafting a coastal management program to replace the one that lapsed last year. The question is: Can it pre-empt a proposed ballot initiative?
Alaska education commissioner defends school intervention
Homer business's nets quite a catch
It's been 17 years since Matt Alward did his first for-hire work on nets. Today, Alward owns and operates Bulletproof Nets and, with the help of an eight-10 person crew, keeps a steady flow of work.
Bill introduced to require F-16 fighters to remain at Eielson
Alaska's two U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would forbid the Air Force from transferring F-16s from Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks.
Man threatened terrorism in extortion attempt, troopers say
A 36-year-old North Pole man is accused of trying to extort $85,000 from the state of Alaska in exchange for not committing acts of terrorism against the University of Alaska, oil companies and others.
Shell still hopes to drill this summer in Arctic waters
It's the billion-dollar question in Alaska for 2012: Will this be the year Shell Oil begins large-scale offshore exploratory drilling in Arctic waters? Two months into 2012, the oil giant is beyond the lead time it said it needed to assemble the flotilla of support vessels that must accompany drill ships.
A colorful skiing party with a deeper purpose
Past the clever costumes, the mothers and daughters skiing sweetly together and the temptation of a silent auction, the deeper reason for the Alaska Ski for Women unfolded in a teenager's story of violence, courage and perseverance.
Anchorage landfill hazers battle eagles, ravens, gulls
The bald eagle may be America's bird, but as the employees of Anchorage's Municipal Landfill know, it is also an incorrigible trash hound. Each winter, 200 to 300 eagles take up residence at the main city landfill off Hiland Road in Eagle River.
Video: Landfill manager discusses eagles
Icebreaker Healy returns to Seattle after 254 days at sea
The Coast Guard cutter Healy is back in Seattle after a 254-day patrol that included clearing a path for a crucial fuel delivery to ice-bound Nome.
2 men sentenced in Bethel beating death
Two men have been sentenced to life in prison in the beating death of a Hooper Bay man in Bethel.
2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
Oil taxes to highlight busy week for Alaska lawmakers
Alaska lawmakers this week are expected to take up three of the biggest issues facing them this session, with all eyes on the Senate for perhaps the biggest issue of all: oil taxes.
37 nominated to attend US service academies next year
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced that she has nominated 37 young Alaskans for appointment to the U.S. military service academies for the class of 2016.
Kids' art celebrating Tongass on display in Ketchikan
The Tongass Historical Museum and the U.S. Forest Service have joined forces to bring a new exhibit to Ketchikan. "A Forest of Words: Youth Voices Celebrate the Tongass National Forest" is a collection of art created by Southeast Alaska schoolchildren as a way to honor the forest in which they live.
2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
House continues analysis of state operating budget
House Majority Leader Alan Austerman says his Republican-led caucus has not set a goal for the overall size of the operating budget.
Older bowlers still know how to roll
Betty Osborn has been the secretary of the Golden Oldies senior bowling league for 20 years and the sport is a big part of her life, just as it is for many others in the league, she said.
Reward for abducted barista's return grows to $41,000
A reward fund grew Sunday to more than $41,000 in the case of the missing barista, and Anchorage police say they are working hard to find the 18-year-old, whom they believe was abducted. But they had little new information to release publicly.
Police issue appeal for help in Koenig abduction
Barista's father to captors: Let her go
Search for kidnapped barista Samantha Koenig
Dozens of volunteers helped search for kidnapped barista Samantha Koenig, 18, in Anchorage on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Koenig was abducted while working at the Common Grounds Espresso coffee stand on Tudor Road on Feb. 1.
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A string of deaths in the homeless community over the last year has given new exposure to a long-standing issue in Anchorage.
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The controversial massive dock replacement project at the Port of Anchorage has seen its progress stalled and its price tag soar.
Barista's father to captors: Let her go
Man charged with shooting rifle into neighbor's home
BLM defends its work on NPR-A 'legacy wells'
Alaska town waives Sunday alcohol ban for the big game
Fairbanks officials fear fighter squadron move's impact
Homesteader descendants sought for anniversary fete
Wayward ribbon seal receives checkup, is found to be healthy
5 former Anchorage mayors back gay rights initiative
Building for libraries, archives and museum ready to start in July
Judge orders redistricting board to redraw 4 districts
Community Food Bank receives a surprise: 1,089 frozen turkeys
Juneau's deputy city manager named to replace boss
New winter storm elevates avalanche danger
Alaska to pay $9.6 million of 'Big Miracle' costs
House passes incentives for veterans to remain in Alaska
Man charged with beating 2 children; both hospitalized
Forecast sees 3.3 percent rise in spending on construction
Shortage of funds spells fewer teachers and larger classes for Fairbanks schools
State attorney warns against repealing school intervention
Customers of Fairbanks sewer and water utility will receive refunds
Moose-car collisions spike as storm blasts Southcentral
Big-budget thriller planned for Alaska, producer says
Interior man accused of drunkenly shooting dogs
Senate committee advances bill for health care exchange
Anchorage drivers advised to stay home as snow piles up
5th snowiest winter on record, so far, in Juneau
No injuries reported in warehouse roof collapse
Iditarod Trail will be a little tamer for this year's race
Missing village snowmachiner is found dead after blizzard
Searchers find missing cabbie dead
State to pay $9.6 million in 'Big Miracle' expenses
Police seek info about missing barista
Avalanche control work continues on Seward Highway
Divided House committee advances bill on school choice
Man struck by van in darkness on Seward Highway has died
Breast cancer charity confronts backlash over grant cuts
Federal subsistence board renews review of Alaska rural designation
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