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House Passes Bill To End High School Exit Exam
The Alaska House has passed legislation that would repeal the high school graduation exam.
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Treadwell Announces Campaign Changes
Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Mead Treadwell has parted ways with his campaign manager.
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State, Feds To Weigh Options In Exxon Valdez Case
The state and federal governments have told a federal judge they are reviewing information from studies on the lingering effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and will be deciding how to proceed in a continuing legal case.
Austerman: Talks Under Way On Pension Issue
A co-chair of the House Finance Committee says he and fellow majority members are discussing possible options for addressing the state’s pension obligation.
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Senate Education Moves Governor’s Education Bill
The Alaska Senate Education Committee moved Gov. Sean Parnell's omnibus education bill Friday after rejecting amendments offered by the committee's lone Democrat.
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Legislature Rejects Pay Raises For Top Officials
The legislature has rejected proposed pay increases for the governor, lieutenant governor and main department heads.
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Permitting Bill To Only Be Considered By Resources
Senate Resources is expected to be the only Senate committee to consider a sweeping bill that proposes changes to Alaska’s permitting system.
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Officers Shoot, Kill Driver Near Wasilla
Alaska State Troopers say a man has been shot and killed in an incident in Wasilla.
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Former Crime Lab Employee Charged With 6 Felonies
A former employee of the State Crime Lab in Anchorage has been charged with six felonies, including drug misconduct and tampering with evidence.
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Mayors Seek Assurances On Gas Line Project
Borough mayors are asking to be part of the discussions on terms related to a mega-liquefied natural gas project that will affect local communities.
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Alaska Wolf Killings Upset National Park Service
Alaska Fish and Game officials killed an Eastern Interior wolf pack last week, and the National Park Service - which had been studying the animals - is none too pleased.
Northwest Tribes Oppose Marijuana Legalization
An organization representing 57 Northwest Indian tribes has announced its opposition to marijuana legalization, specifically in Alaska and Oregon.
Democrats Offer Their Own Education Package
Alaska Minority Democrats today offered their own education package that includes an increase in base student allocation and allows charter schools to be located within neighborhood schools when space is available.
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Anchorage Police Nab $400K In Drugs
A California man faces federal charges after Anchorage police arrested him trying to retrieve cocaine and heroin that had been shipped to a motel.
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Trial Delayed In Coast Guard Shooting Case
The trial of a Kodiak man charged in the fatal shooting of two men at a Coast Guard station has been postponed.
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Army Investigate Soldier Death
The U.S. Army is investigating the death of an Alaska-based soldier from Illinois. Army officials say 24-year-old Sgt. Okan Murat Cetinbag died at an Anchorage hospital Tuesday evening after being removed from life support.
NBC Affiliate to Air Olympics in Rural Alaska
An NBC affiliate says it has reached an agreement with Alaska's largest telecommunications company that will return its programming to rural communities just in time for the Winter Olympics. Anchorage station KTUU says its rural programming was resuming on Thursday after it reached a multiyear contract with General Communication Inc.
Dems Submit List Of Candidates For Kerttula Seat
Democrats in Southeast Alaska have named their list of finalists to fill the Alaska House seat vacated by Beth Kerttula last month.
Alaska Paratrooper Collapses, Dies After Jump
An Alaska-based paratrooper has died after collapsing following a jump.
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Begich Reports Bringing In About $850K In 4Q
U.S. Senator Mark Begich reported bringing in nearly $850,000 toward his re-election effort during the final quarter of 2013.
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