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Imprisoned former militia leader Schaeffer Cox has appeal hearing
Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks
Imprisoned former Fairbanks militia leader Schaeffer Cox had an appeal hearing Wednesday morning in federal court in Anchorage. Convicted in 2013 of conspiracy and solicitation to murder government officials, Cox is serving 26 years in a federal prison. His appeal centers on whether anyone was specifically targeted.
Governors of 2 pot states push back on Trump administration
Associated Press
Governors in at least two states that have legalized recreational marijuana are pushing back against the Trump administration, and defending efforts to regulate the industry.
Haines Assembly members survive divisive recall election
Emily Files, KHNS – Haines
After a contentious recall vote Tuesday, three embattled Haines Assembly members will continue to serve out their terms. Nearly 60 percent of Haines voters rejected the allegations of official misconduct.
Peter Pan Seafoods Port Moller plant devastated in overnight fire
Dave Bendinger, KDLG – Dillingham
The Peter Pan Seafoods processing plant in Port Moller has been devastated by a massive fire that burned through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
Some Alaska cities have sales tax, but not through Amazon
Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO – Juneau
If you live anywhere in the country with a sales tax, the online retailer Amazon collects it â except in Alaska. Alaska is unique because it’s the only state with local sales taxes but no statewide tax.
Mat-Su Assembly puts off plastic bag tax vote
Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly has put off voting on a proposal to tax retailers for the plastic bags they give customers — at least for now.
As sea ice recedes, walrus haul out near Point Lay earlier than everÂ
Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Anchorage
Several hundred Pacific walrus are hauled out on a barrier island near the village of Point Lay, on the Chukchi Sea coast.
Clarkâs Point drawing families back to the village by reopening its school
Avery Lill, KDLG – Dillingham
When a school closes in rural Alaska, families who stay face tough choices. They can send their children away to school in another village or city, or they can home school their kids. Clarkâs Point fought for a third option, to reopen their school. The school, which closed in 2012, will be back in session next week.
Dimond High Presidential Scholar travels to D.C. to receive award
Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
Earlier this summer, 161 high school seniors from across the United States were selected as U.S. Presidential scholars. Makayla Maisey was one of two scholars selected from Alaska.
