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Lower revenues, oil production forecast

JUNEAU — The state Department of Revenue issued its spring oil revenue and production forecast Friday and is…

Janet Meehan

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Janet Meehan

Janet Meehan, 89, died on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Her ashes will be spread on the family…

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Producers say Senate tax bill a big step, but tweaks needed to make Alaska competitive

JUNEAU — Major North Slope producers say legislators are making big strides so far in making Alaska more…

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Uncertainty remains on what oil tax change really means

By TIM BRADNER Morris News Service – Alaska The oil tax bill now moving in the Legislature puts…

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Food issues need to be examined

The Alaska State Legislature is currently in the midst of passing a resolution to request that the governor…

AYEA delegates Justice Sky, left, Chloe Hawkins and Mina Gherman, right, meet with Sen. Peter Micciche during AYEA’s Civics and Conservation Summit in Juneau last week.-Photo provided

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Students learn art of influencing policy-makers

Putting spring break to good use, Justice Sky of Homer and Mina Gherman of Anchor Point were among…

Fun run lives up to its name

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Fun run lives up to its name

The annual Fun Run held by Snomads lived up to its name Saturday, with more than 100 adults…

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Roads to Resources program not good example of responsible state spending

I met Sen. Micciche at the Homer Town Hall meeting on March 8. My comment to him began…

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Former governor stumps for bullet line

JUNEAU — “I want to talk about the future,” former Governor Bill Sheffield said as he began his…

Edward P. "Mac" Maciariello

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Edward P. “Mac” Maciariello

p>Longtime Sterling resident Mr. Edward P. “Mac” Maciariello, 83, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at his home in…

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Does Alaska lead in women’s rights?

Vic Fischer, 88, is an Alaska treasure. Editor Lori Evans quoted from John Pugh, a longtime Fischer friend,…

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Trial in highway shooting postponed

The trial of an Anchor Point woman accused of shooting at an Alaska Wildlife Trooper on the Sterling…

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Lawmakers consider options for derelict vessels

JUNEAU — Alaska’s derelict and abandoned boats and ships may appear to be little more than an eyesore,…