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Anchorage Police Say Beating Victim Was Left For Days
Anchorage police say an 18-year-old man found badly beaten in an abandoned downtown house two months ago likely had been attacked two to three days before he was found.
Healy Man Apparently Victim Of Mistaken Identity
A 28-year-old man is accused of beating a Healy man with a baseball bat in an apparent case of mistaken identity. Joshua R. Sanford of Healy is charged with felony assault.
Department, EPA Settle Over Outdated Wells
Alaska's transportation department has agreed to pay $332,000 for violations of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The department also has agreed to close and sample 55 motor vehicle waste disposals well at state vehicle repair and maintenance facilities across Alaska by 2018 as part of the settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Judge OKs New Political Boundaries
A state court judge has ruled that Alaska's newly redrawn political boundaries meet constitutional standards. Superior Court Judge Michael McConahy issued the ruling Monday, granting the Alaska Redistricting Board's requests for summary judgment.
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Fairbanks Mayor Issues Disaster Declaration
Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor Luke Hopkins has issued a disaster declaration in connection with severe weather. The declaration issued Monday comes after strong winds caused power outages for thousands of borough residents.
Murkowski, Young Want Clarity on Bird Feather Use
Alaska’s congressional delegation has introduced bills that would clarify that it’s OK for Alaska Natives to sell artwork adorned with bird feathers. Under the legislation introduced by Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young, some traditional Alaska Native art and crafts would be exempt from a provision of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act barring the sale of items containing the feathers and non-edible parts of migratory birds.
Storm Closes Fairbanks Schools, Knocks Out Power
The Fairbanks area continues to experience strong winds Thursday morning with mixed precipitation. An early winter storm, with snow and freezing rain, has prompted Fairbanks schools to close for a second day. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is open Thursday, but there are widespread power outages.
Groups Seek Decision On Southeast Alaska Wolves
Two environmental groups want the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to decide whether a strain of gray wolves on Prince of Wales Island should be considered for an endangered species listing, a decision that could affect future logging.
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Flags To Be Lowered For Former Legislator
Gov. Sean Parnell has ordered state flags lowered to half-staff Thursday in honor of the late former state legislator Elton Engstrom, Jr.
Hultberg Resigning As Administration Commissioner
Gov. Sean Parnell is losing another commissioner. Becky Hultberg told Parnell, in a letter dated Monday, that she plans to resign as the commissioner of Administration, effective Dec. 11, for a position in the private sector.
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Rep. Don Young OK After ‘Minor Chest Discomfort’
The office of Rep. Don Young says the congressman is fine after experiencing "minor chest discomfort" that prompted diagnostic tests this weekend.
Court Says Former Distracted Driving Law Was Unclear
The Alaska Court of Appeals has found a former law was ambiguous with regard to whether it banned text messaging while driving.
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Fairbanks Gets First Measurable Snowfall
Fairbanks area residents might be thinking the weather quickly went south. After months of unseasonably warm temperatures and a lack of snow, the city had its first measurable snowfall on Tuesday.
Panel Advances Pay Plan For Top State Officials
A panel has advanced a proposal recommending pay raises for Alaska's governor, lieutenant governor and principal department heads.
UA Regents To Consider Tuition Hike Wednesday
The University of Alaska Board of Regents could boost tuition rates and approve the next budget Wednesday when they meet at the Anchorage campus.
Crews Clear Huge Alaska Landslide From Road
Crews at Denali National Park in Alaska have cleared a landslide from a road that is a major tourist destination each summer.
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Anchorage Has Warmest October In Nearly A Century
Anchorage just experienced its warmest October in nearly a century, while Fairbanks had its third-warmest October on record.
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BP Announces Divestment Plans, No Details
BP announced plans this week to divest $10 billion in assets before the end of 2015. But spokesman Robert Wine said by email he has received no guidance on where those assets might be, or which part of BP's business would be affected.
Panel Proposes Salary Increases For Gov, Lt. Gov
The governor, lieutenant governor and commissioners would receive pay raises under a proposal by the State Officers Compensation Commission.
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Providence Cuts Nighttime Sexual Assault Exams
The Providence health system has stopped conducting nighttime sexual assault exams in Anchorage, citing a shortage of specially trained nurses.