New tax proposal from Gov. Walker would take 1.5 percent of wages up to $2,200
The measure is aimed at breaking the Legislature's deficit-reduction logjam at the upcoming special session.
Family and friends honor men slain in Spenard triple homicide
At a memorial for Daniel McCreadie and Kenneth Hartman, the people who knew them best described their passions and accomplishments. A memorial for Steven Cook will be held Saturday.
Federal court dismisses Alaska’s complaint and upholds national forest ‘roadless rule’
The ruling is the latest twist in a legal fight spanning four presidential administrations.
Thanks for reading and so long until the next time
As soon as the news hit about the shaky finances of the Alaska Dispatch News, everyone on the staff knew layoffs were coming.
Russian hackers ‘unsuccessfully targeted’ Alaska voter database last year, state says
Alaska was one of 21 states possibly targeted, but the election systems were not compromised, according to the state.
Spruce trees turning brown? Here’s what might be going wrong
There are all manner of reasons why a spruce tree's needles turn brown, from sawflies and budworms to fungi, viruses, mites and bad weather. I have noticed a few things in general, however.
She chose to die so she could give birth. Now her newborn is dead, too.
Life Lynn DeKlyen was born prematurely six days before her mother was buried, leaving behind five other children. The infant died Wednesday, according to the family.
Some in Homer fret over tentative plan for a new lodge in a quiet bay
An out-of-state company is taking steps to build dock facilities that could support a restaurant and lodge in China Poot Bay.
Small oil spill at Valdez pipeline terminal under investigation
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. estimates that 10 to 50 gallons of crude oil residue spilled, state officials said.
