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STATE NEWS

Court rejects appeal of Wasilla homicide lawsuit

The children of a woman killed by her husband at the home of a friend can't collect damages from the homeowner because she engaged in a kiss and provocative dancing, Alaska Supreme Court ruled in a case released Friday.

ANCHORAGE

Anchorage teachers union, school district start bargaining far apart

The Anchorage teacher's union and the school district made public each of their contract proposals Thursday, and they appear far apart.

STATE NEWS

Senate Finance advances cruise ship bill

The Senate Finance Committee has advanced a bill that would change how Alaska regulates cruise ship wastewater.

STATE NEWS

Panel: Tax likely contributed to continued decline

A Senate panel said Thursday that Alaska's oil tax system likely helped advance the decline of oil production in the state, but it expressed misgivings with Gov. Sean Parnell's approach to addressing the issue.

CRIME

Troopers: Kake girl's death a homicide

Mackenzie Howard, 13, was found dead in a Kake church late Tuesday. Alaska State Troopers now say she was the victim of homicide.

CRIME

Candlelight vigils planned for slain Kake girl

Candlelight vigils are being planned to commemorate Mackenzie H. Howard's life. The seventh-grader was found dead in a Kake church on Tuesday night, the victim of homicide.

SLED DOG RACING

Mackey scratches, Berkowitz dog dies in Yukon Quest

A dog on Jake Berkowitz' team died, four-time champion Lance Mackey scratched and Allen Moore gained ground on leader Hugh Neff Thursday in the Yukon Quest.

STATE NEWS

US Fish and Wildlife boat sinks in Kodiak harbor

A 63-foot U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service boat sank as it was docked in Kodiak.

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