Anchorage police arrest man they say rammed patrol cars with stolen truck
When officers tried to use their patrol vehicles to block in the truck Sunday, Jason Robards rammed his way out and sped off, police said.
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Alaska legislators could use state savings accounts to boost this year’s Permanent Fund dividend
House and Senate budgets tentatively contain a $1,200 payout, but lawmakers are considering ways to boost that amount.
Statewide plastic bag ban advances in Alaska House of Representatives
Though communities including Anchorage and Wasilla have approved similar bans, the statewide plastic bag ban faces opposition.
Health commissioner downplays Medicaid block grant idea backed by Dunleavy
DHSS commissioner Adam Crum said Dunleavy’s comments were a way to let the federal government know Alaska is interested in pursuing options that provide more flexibility.
Human remains ‘looted’ from Aleutian Islands may have a story to tell
An Alaska tribe is working to bring the remains home. A study of their DNA could help inform how the Aleutians were settled.
Student arrested after verbally threatening East Anchorage charter school
No details were immediately available about the substance of the threat.
Whittier will now get disaster assistance to help with earthquake damage
The extent of damage in the Prince William Sound town is still unknown, the city manager said.
Anchorage landfill will take spring-cleaning garbage for free the next 2 Saturdays
Loads must be less than 1,000 pounds and no larger than can fit in a standard pickup, Solid Waste Services said.
2 Alaska tribes say Dunleavy administration is unwilling to consult on projects
Government-to-government consultation is a federal process and not applicable to state permitting, according to a letter sent to the tribe by state commissioners.
Bystanders pulled crash victims out of burning vehicles on the Glenn Highway, police say
Minor injuries were reported in the six-vehicle accident at Eagle River, according to APD.
Consultant team including Mark Begich tapped for Port of Alaska review
The cost estimate on a new, scaled back design advanced by the engineering firm CH2M has gone from $485 million in 2014 to nearly $2 billion today, prompting the Assembly to reexamine all aspects of the work.
Rollback of ethics restrictions on Alaska legislators heads to Gov. Dunleavy’s desk
The restrictions were intended to address legislators’ conflicts of interest, but lawmakers said they ended up preventing lawmakers from speaking to constituents on particular issues.
In letter, Alaska governor asks Trump for help on oil, mining and other issues
Gov. Mike Dunleavy told the president that some federal employees are obstructing ANWR drilling while the EPA is sending an anti-development message.
With infrastructure funding in short supply, Alaska lawmakers look Outside for help
Requests for help with an Arctic port and a railroad link between Alaska and Canada illustrate the state’s lack of cash for new construction.
The Anchorage alcohol tax failed, but supporters are considering another round
The alcohol industry won the anti-tax fight but says it wants to be involved with other efforts to address homelessness.
Hundreds of students from across Alaska in Anchorage for Native Youth Olympics
The three-day event begins Thursday at the Alaska Airlines Center.
Governor won’t push to eliminate of marijuana board this session
A spokesman says the decision was based on the time left in session and Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s focus on other legislative priorities.
Anchorage police seek pickup driver in hit-and-run that injured pedestrian
The woman was in a crosswalk, but the question of whether she or the driver had the right of way is still being investigated, police said.
Anchorage woman pleads guilty to murder in 2012 burning death of boyfriend
Gina Virgilio, then 25, was accused of setting fire to her Russian Jack apartment while Michael Gonzalez was sleeping inside.
Fairbanks will allow use of marijuana in certain retail outlets
A city law had previously banned public marijuana consumption even if it was allowed by Alaska law.