Government
State seeks to block fuel standard enforcement
The state of Alaska is asking a federal judge to block enforcement of rules intended to limit pollution from large ships. The request for a preliminary injunction was filed Friday.
Government
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GOVERNMENT
Legislative hearing to focus on emergency response, readiness
A legislative committee plans to hold a hearing in Anchorage on Monday focused on state emergency response systems and disaster readiness plans.
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CRIME
Parnell makes appointments to sex-trafficking task force
Two members of nongovernmental groups will round a task force that also includes state agency representatives and will focus on human trafficking, sex trafficking and prostitution in Alaska.
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GOVERNMENT
Voter turnout in primary election was lowest in a decade
Unofficial results from the Alaska Division of Elections put voter turnout in the August primary election at 25.4 percent. That would be the lowest in a primary since 2002.
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GOVERNMENT
Treadwell to certify ballot measure results
Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell plans to certify the results of the two ballot measures on last month's primary ballot.
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FEATURED WIRE STORIES
No protest before fatal consulate attack, wounded Libyan guard says
A Libyan security guard who said he was outside the U.S. consulate when it was attacked Tuesday night has provided new evidence that the assault on the compound that left four Americans dead was a planned attack by armed Islamists and not the result of anger over an online video that mocks Islam.
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ALASKA SENATE
Senate panel looks at rising fuel costs
With winter on its way in Alaska's Interior, members of the Senate Energy Working Group met in Fairbanks to discuss the issue of rising heating costs.
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WEATHER
Power restored for all but a few Chugach Electric customers
Chugach Electric Association said Monday it had restored power to all of its customers except for those whose own lines or facilities are damaged and need repair.
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GOVERNMENT
Texts for state business are public records, ruling says
A legal opinion requested by an Anchorage lawmaker says text messages are public records under state law -- but the Parnell administration sees things differently.
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ALASKA-ELECTIONS
Updated election results show Measure 1 with slim victory
Updated results from last week's Alaska primary election show a ballot measure concerning property taxes passing by a slim margin. Just 284 votes separated the two sides in voting for Ballot Measure 1.
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GOVERNMENT
Alaska to stockpile food, supplies in case of emergency
Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Gov. Sean Parnell worries a major earthquake or volcanic eruption could leave the state's 720,000 residents stranded and cut off from food and supply lines. His answer...


