State begins shooting wolves from helicopters in Tok area

The state Department of Fish and Game took to the air this week to track and shoot wolves near Tok, an effort aimed at boosting moose and caribou.

Collared wolves killed during predator control

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game resumed killing wolves from helicopters this week in the Interior and immediately sparked controversy by wiping out a pack that included wolves collared for research by the National Park Service.

Soldiers returning from war are getting too many DUI charges

Fort Richardson soldiers just back from a year in Afghanistan have been getting too many DUIs, so Army leaders are requiring some units to report for duty for 90 minutes at 6:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, said public affairs officer Major Matt Gregory.

ALASKA POLITICS BLOG

Go slow on in-state gas line, Senate minority warns

As debate heats up over the Alaska's possible role in promoting an in-state natural gas pipeline, the Senate minority added its voice today: Don't panic, and don't go it alone.

Did lawmaker vote 'yes' when he meant 'no'?

More on the legislative session

Wolves believed to have killed teacher didn't have rabies

Two wolves killed in the Chignik Lake area after a woman died in a wolf attack did not have rabies, the state reported today. Further tests for distemper and other diseases are planned.

State suspends hunt for wolves that killed village teacher

Group trying to recall Houston mayor gets 143 signatures

The group trying to recall Houston Mayor Roger Purcell turned in 143 signatures to Houston City Hall on Thursday, nearly double the number needed to launch a recall election.

Mayor calls on Assembly to help end emissions testing

Mayor Dan Sullivan plans to resurrect efforts to kill the city's vehicle emissions testing program. The program, which has come under fire before, is an unnecessary burden on taxpayers, he said.

Judge receives reprimand for DUI

Judge Patrick McKay stood before the justices of the Alaska Supreme Court today to be reprimanded for drunken driving. He apologized to his family and judicial colleagues.

2010 ALASKA LEGISLATURE

Bill separating oil, gas taxes complicates legislative agenda

The latest petroleum tax fight in Alaska is over a bill that appeared only last week. It would divide the Siamese twins of oil and gas, the revenue source that pays for most of state government.

House passes bill detailing energy goals

Campaign disclosure bills make headway

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Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Dimond mall killing

A dispute over a stolen PlayStation, video games and cash led to a shooting death at the Dimond Center last month, according to court documents unsealed Wednesday charging a man with murder.

Trial opens in assault on runner near Westchester Lagoon

No one disputes the facts: On a cloudy summer afternoon in 2008, Michael Nyako sneaked up to a runner at Westchester Lagoon, jumped her, dragged her into the grass and pinned her down. But what was his intention?

Bail money phone scam targets Alaska grandparents

A caller identifying himself as a Canadian police sergeant is telling elderly Alaskans that their grandsons have been arrested and need them to send money to a bail bondsman in England.

City to begin testing green-light triggers on two bus routes

Anchorage's People Mover system has won approval for a plan to use electronic devices on two of its 14 routes that will get buses through traffic lights faster. The devices will be turned on next week and are expected to cause an average 45-second delay for drivers on cross streets.

State suspends hunt for wolves that killed village teacher

The state is calling off its search for more Chignik Lake-area wolves that might have been involved in last week's attack that killed a school teacher.

Man charged in scam of Fort Rich soldier

A 45-year-old Anchorage man has been charged with scamming a Fort Richardson soldier just back from Afghanistan by renting out a home he did not own.

Panel hears pros, cons of fluoride

A committee reviewing whether fluoride should remain in the Fairbanks water supply heard arguments from both sides of the debate.

Man charged in theft after test-drives

Police say a Fairbanks man took trucks from local dealerships for test-drives, made copies of the keys and later stole the vehicles.

2010 LEGISLATURE

Campaign disclosure bills make headway

Two bills that would expand the disclosure requirements for people, companies and unions seeking to influence elections advanced in the Legislature on Wednesday, while a third was derailed by a House committee chairman.

House passes bill detailing energy goals

Lawmakers debate capital spending limit

Bill defining governor's 'duty station' as Juneau advances

More on the legislative session

House passes bill detailing energy goals

The House unanimously passed legislation detailing Alaska's energy policy for years to come.

2010 LEGISLATURE

Lawmakers debate capital spending limit

Senators have begun work on a capital spending plan.

Levi Johnston ordered to pay child support

The teen father of Sarah Palin's grandson has been ordered to make interim child support payments of $1,750 per month to Palin's daughter.