Government

Compensation case sets mental injury rule

A former prison guard at the Anchorage Jail who was threatened by a convicted murderer intoxicated on hair spray and armed with a sharpened pencil deserves workers' compensation for mental injury, the Alaska Supreme Court has ruled.

Criminal deportations show spike in Pacific Northwest

Deportations of illegal immigrants with criminal records from Alaska, Oregon and Washington this past year jumped by nearly 40 percent, while overall removals dropped for the first time in five years, according to new data released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

State's gas pipeline chief quits, legislators say under pressure

Gov. Sean Parnell's in-state natural gas pipeline chief, Harry Noah, resigned Wednesday and said he needs to leave the state for a family farming business,

Soldotna joins resolution to lure Fish Board

The Soldotna City Council adopted a resolution authorizing Mayor Peter Micciche to sign a joint resolution among Kenai, Soldotna and the Kenai Peninsula Borough that asks the Board of Fisheries to reconsider holding meetings in the area.

Federal prosecutor is hired for capital city

The federal government is putting a federal prosecutor in Juneau.

Juneau resident named chief museum curator

A Juneau man has been named chief curator of Alaska's state-run museums.

Veterans in Pioneer Homes will get their medicines from VA

The state announced Friday that it has found a solution that will allow veterans who live in state-run Alaska Pioneer Homes to get the free or low-cost medicines they are entitled to from the VA, but have been denied in recent months.

Veterans caught in dispute over medicines

Parnell proposes $100 million maintenance fund

Gov. Sean Parnell on Thursday proposed spending $100 million annually for five years on maintenance needs that have been ignored at Alaska's state-owned buildings and facilities.

Alaska National Guard gets new commander

Gov. Sean Parnell has named the new commander of the Alaska National Guard. Brig.

Are local libraries in process of checking out?

The city's budget problems are bringing to the fore an institution that for years has quietly served its patrons in the background of other city services like police and fire and public transportation.

What people think about libraries

Cruise passenger tax clearly legal, Alaska AG says

Alaska has a strong case to defend itself in the cruise ship industry's lawsuit on a passenger tax, according to the state attorney general.

Former police chief is nominated to be next Alaska US marshal

President Obama has nominated former Anchorage police Chief Rob Heun to be the U.S. marshal for Alaska.

State says it's keeping close eye on gas line project

State officials said Tuesday that they are closely monitoring a major pipeline company's progress on a North Slope gas line to ensure the state's multimillion-dollar stake in the project is well-spent.

PDF: State report on AGIA pipeline project

Public can join in gas authority meeting

Rural action panel on third tour

Gov. Sean Parnell's Rural Action Subcabinet flew to Tanana on Monday as part of its third tour. Stops also are scheduled for Ruby and Galena.

Permanent Fund grows along with economy on quarter market surge

The Alaska Permanent Fund produced a 10.7 percent return and grew by $3.4 billion during the July-September period, the first quarter of its fiscal year, fund officials said.

Legislative office building hinges on cost factors

Alaska legislators want better cost estimates before they decide whether to pursue construction of a legislative office building in downtown Anchorage. The Legislative Council, a panel of state senators and representatives that handles day-to day business of the Legislature, met Tuesday in Anchorage to talk about the matter.

Legislators consider a new building in Anchorage

Alaska lawmakers are again talking about building a new legislative office building in Anchorage, after ditching a plan to do so last year because of the price tag and worries of Juneau legislators that it could be a backhanded capital move.

Congressmen worry ocean policy will block development

Dozens of U.S. representatives sent a letter Monday to the head of the president's Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force with concerns that the policy will block offshore energy development and cost jobs to Americans.

7 qualified for seat on high court

The Alaska Judicial Council has nominated seven men it says are most qualified to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Alaska Supreme Court.

Risk assessment of Alaska oil infrastructure called flawed

A panel of national scientific experts is raising serious concerns about the state-led, $5 million project to evaluate risks posed by Alaska's aging oil and gas infrastructure.

PDF: National Academy study

State risk assessment

Governor wants more Bush police

Gov. Sean Parnell is calling for a greater law enforcement presence in rural Alaska.