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Judge rejects appeal by Stevens prosecutors for report secrecy

In this Oct. 8, 2008, file photo, Ted Stevens prosecution attorneys Brenda Morris and Joseph Bottini arrive at U.S. District Court in Washington. The special prosecutor who investigated the botched case against late Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens is not recommending criminal charges against any of the Justice Department attorneys who tried him despite finding widespread misconduct beyond what has yet been publicly revealed.

A federal judge today rejected an attempt by federal prosecutors to keep secret a report detailing their misconduct in the prosecution of former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. The judge ruled the 500-page report will be made public March 15.

Roof snow load begins to worry Anchorage building owners

Heavy snowfall in Anchorage has pushed two commercial buildings to the breaking point. But city officials say snow loads shouldn't be a problem for most roofs.

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Alaska could see savings with pension deposit, analyst says

The state could save $5.3 billion in payments to Alaska's troubled public employees' retirement system by putting $2 billion into a reserve fund now, a legislative fiscal analyst said today.

Lawmaker drops push for state firearm declaration

Former fisheries official gets prison for fishing violations

A former aide to Sen. Lisa Murkowski who worked as a commercial fisherman while sitting on the council that regulates fishing off Alaska's coast was sentenced Tuesday to five months in prison for falsifying his own fishing reports.

FBI assists police in search for abducted Anchorage barista

Surveillance video reveals a young woman abducted nearly a week ago in Anchorage appeared frightened by the man who took her, but police say releasing the video could compromise their investigation.

Sitka man dies in accidental shooting at gun range

A 50-year-old Sitka man has died in an accidental shooting at a gun range.

Death of woman, 67, found in apartment called homicide

Anchorage police said in a written statement this evening that a 67-year-old woman found dead Monday died as a result of homicide. Police have not yet notified the woman's next of kin and her name has not been released.

Audit takes new dig at Native corporation contracting benefit

The debate over the sole-source contracting privileges that Alaska Native corporations have used to make billions of dollars is flaring in Congress with a new government audit that finds lax oversight.

Trooper says attempted extortion case involved threats

An Alaska man accused of attempted extortion told state troopers he would shut down government and commercial entities and teach "crackheads" to make devices that could be used against police, unless the state cut a deal for him to receive $85,000 to pay his bills, according to court documents.

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DNR claims mission statement isn't a philosophy change

The commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources told lawmakers Tuesday that no philosophical change is intended in a proposed a new mission statement deleting the words "conserve" and "enhance."

Alaska Senate plans generic oil tax bill to start process

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Lawmaker drops push for state firearm declaration

Sen. Charlie Huggins, a Wasilla Republican who last year proposed making the pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 .30-06 caliber rifle the official state firearm, has withdrawn the legislation.

Alaska could see savings with pension deposit, analyst says

Senate slated to take up ethics bill

Fairbanks borough takes another look at limits on heating emissions

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly is scheduled in two weeks to take up a proposal that would implement an emissions limit for burners as well as creating a system to approve heating devices.

Wasilla residents vote to recall City Councilman Menard

Wasilla residents have voted to recall City Councilman Steve Menard after he trashed a motel room in Sitka last summer.

Agencies pledge science-based policy in Arctic development

The head of President Obama's working group on Alaska energy development says the federal government will bring a renewed effort to incorporating science in Arctic policy decisions.

Redistricting board plans appeal of judge's decision

The Alaska Redistricting Board on Tuesday decided on a partial appeal of a judge's decision that they redraw four House districts.

BP reports strong profits, hikes dividend despite oil spill

Less than two years ago, the British oil company BP was worried about its very survival as a seemingly unstoppable oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico threatened to destroy its finances and reputation. But on Tuesday, BP expressed renewed confidence in its future, reporting strong quarterly profits and raising its dividend to shareholders.

Firearm accidentally discharges, kills Sitka man

A 50-year-old Sitka man has died in an accidental shooting.

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.

FAA bill speeds switch to GPS for airliners

Group hopes to lure moose off Southcentral roads with food

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.

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.

BP gives $1 million for UAA lab to study metals corrosion

BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. announced Monday that it will donate $1 million to the University of Alaska Anchorage to help create a lab to study the effects of corrosion on pipe metals.

2012 Healthy Futures Challenge

School parent Mao Tosi, left, and second grader Yanay Rojas compete in an obstacle course to show how it is possible to be active indoors during the spring kickoff for the statewide Healthy Futures Challenge Tuesday morning Feb. 7, 2012 at Susitna Elementary School in Anchorage.

The spring kickoff for the statewide Healthy Futures Challenge was held Tuesday morning Feb. 7, 2012 at Susitna Elementary School in Anchorage. The state is now partnering with the Healthy Futures organization in promoting the Play Every Day campaign, encouraging youngsters to play and be physically active every day.

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Anchorage's homeless

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 port of Anchorage

The controversial massive dock replacement project at the Port of Anchorage has seen its progress stalled and its price tag soar.

Alaska lawmaker proposes extended Thanksgiving holiday

Lawmakers get advice on coastal management initiative

Homer business's nets are quite a catch

Bill introduced to require F-16 fighters to remain at Eielson

Man threatened terrorism in extortion attempt, troopers say

Shell still hopes to drill this summer in Arctic waters

A colorful skiing party with a deeper purpose

Anchorage landfill hazers battle eagles, ravens, gulls

Icebreaker Healy returns to Seattle after 254 days at sea

2 men sentenced in Bethel beating death

Oil taxes to highlight busy week for Alaska lawmakers

37 nominated to attend US service academies next year

Kids' art celebrating Tongass on display in Ketchikan

House continues analysis of state operating budget

Older bowlers still know how to roll

Reward for abducted barista's return grows to $41,000

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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

'Big Miracle': The real story

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



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