Regulations helped push marijuana shops into a few Anchorage neighborhoods. Now, there are worries over ‘green light’ districts.
Most Anchorage marijuana retailers have opened in three clusters — downtown, Spenard and parts of Midtown.
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State regulators want public input on easing of rules over Alaska’s garbage industry
A public comment period on the state’s existing rules is open through Dec. 5.
Anchorage School District wants nearly $40 million to repair and improve Gruening Middle School
Officials say additional work would provide the quake-damaged school in Eagle River with more than two decades of additional life.
Fairbanks school district suspends West Valley ski coach
Nick Crawford previously worked as the head coach at UAF and in September was named the head coach for the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks.
Snow arrives in Anchorage and Matanuska Valley, with a total of 5-9 inches expected
Several inches of snow had fallen across the area by Saturday evening, with more expected.
Driver over 3 times the legal alcohol limit causes ‘chain reaction collision,’ Anchorage police say
A police officer was treated for minor injuries at the scene of the early Saturday crash near Lake Otis Parkway and Tudor Road, but no one else was reported injured.
Dirty glaciers all over the world
Many glaciers are littered with rocks and pebbles that can accelerate glacial melt. But if the rock coating is thicker, it can actually help insulate the ice.
Girdwood weighs future of the popular, but deadly, Winner Creek hand tram
Possible improvements include bigger safety nets or new railings. Or it could be shut down for good.
Man shot in Spenard during meeting over gun sale, police say
The man was taken to a hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening, according to police.
State will pull new ferry from shipyard to help cut-off Southeast towns
Maintenance woes have crippled two older ferries, leaving towns isolated.
Alaska Revenue Commissioner Bruce Tangeman to resign
The state’s top taxman will stay in office until a replacement is named.
NTSB: Pilot in Unalaska fatal commercial crash had little experience with plane
A new investigative report also finds the flight crew landed with unfavorable winds.
Anchorage police officer pleads not guilty to assault charges
Officer Cornelius Aaron Pettus, 32, is accused of punching and kicking 49-year-old Sam Allen after Pettus and another officer gave Allen a bicycle citation.
Gustavus residents offered blood testing for chemicals in water supply
PFAS substances have been detected in the Southeast Alaska town’s water supplies, and the state has distributed drinking water to some residents.
Akiachak man charged with murder in September shooting of brother, troopers say
Robert Snyder, 32, is accused of fatally shooting his brother after troopers say they argued about alcohol.
Person of interest in triple homicide near Wasilla arrested without incident
Juan Camarena was taken into custody on an unrelated federal arrest warrant, troopers say.
Dunleavy names temporary alcohol, marijuana boss
Former Anchorage police officer Glen Klinkhart will take over the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office.
Troopers investigate fatal shooting in Fairbanks
A 24-year-old man was found dead at a commercial property early Thursday.
Lawsuit over campaign for Dunleavy recall will go to court in January
The case won’t advance as fast as backers of a recall vote wanted.
Drivers can expect Seward Highway delays north of Moose Pass starting Friday
The highway will be completely closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday to Tuesday.