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Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott abruptly resigns
It’s unknown what the ‘inappropriate comments’ were that sparked his resignation.
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Commerce boss takes leave to campaign for Walker
Mike Navarre, head of the state department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, has temporarily left his job…
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Alaskans worried by prospect of deep-sea fish farms
In a Centennial Hall listening session, Alaskans raised concerns about federal plans to boost open-ocean fish farms under…
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Dead Alaskans attempt to vote in Anchorage
The Alaska Division of Elections is investigating why seven dead people requested absentee ballots for the close-fought primary…
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Signs of trouble: ACLU and pro-Dunleavy campaign launch lawsuit against state
They’re the signs of the times, and they’re causing problems.
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Supreme Court approves Stand for Salmon ballot initiative
The Alaska Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the Stand for Salmon ballot initiative for this fall’s elections, but…
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Alaska Permanent Fund continues to beat market, but returns drop slightly from last year
The investment managers at the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation have once again beaten the market.
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Job losses appear to be slowing across state
Alaska’s unemployment rate improved slightly in June, but detailed statistics show job losses continuing.
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Shaken System: Alaska’s disaster warning program has critical flaws, documents reveal
On the night of Jan. 23, Alaskans across the Gulf Coast were awakened by one of the most…
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Alaska job losses continue as recession enters third year
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped a statistically insignificant 0.1 percent between April and May, according to preliminary…
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Alaska Legislature bans smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places
After six years of work, the Alaska Legislature on Saturday afternoon approved a statewide ban on smoking in…
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Alaska Legislature adjourns after passing $10.4 billion operating budget
The Alaska Legislature adjourned its 2018 session just before 2 a.m. Sunday morning after passing a $10.4 billion…
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Alaska Legislature passes landmark bill spending Permanent Fund
In a pair of landmark votes Tuesday, the Alaska Legislature agreed to harness the Alaska Permanent Fund to…