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DOC programming, victim services at risk if government shuts down
A lack of a budget for the state of Alaska makes it difficult for the Department of Corrections and other state agencies to plan for the future. → Read More
Alaskans compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
A student from Eagle River and another from Fairbanks advanced to the national competition. → Read More
Dept. of Corrections increases efforts to combat drugs in prisons
The Department of Corrections is increasing efforts to remove drugs from prisons and keep them out, using a network of law enforcement officials. → Read More
Alaskans have strong showing at Boston Marathon
In all, 17 men and one woman completed the 26.2 mile course in less than 3 hours. Alaskans also won team awards. → Read More
Alaska Airlines employees recovering following kidney transplant
Captain Jodi Harskamp volunteered to give flight attendant Jenny Stansel a kidney. Both are based in Anchorage, but they had the surgery Monday at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. → Read More
Fatal pedestrian collision on Parks Highway
A man died late Friday night after a car hit him while he was crossing the Parks Highway in Wasilla. → Read More
Board of Education seeks input on public education reform
During Gov. Bill Walker's State of the State address, he outlined that Alaska has ranked low compared to the nation in student education achievement and graduation rates. → Read More
Rising costs to raise a child
On average, a middle-income, married couple in the United States with two children will spend about $14,000 a year, or about $233,610 to raise a child born last year to age 17. → Read More
Alaska Delegation begins work as 115th Congress kicks off
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan announce their committee assignments. Rep. Don Young files dozens of bills. → Read More
Moose antler Christmas tree
It took about 500 pounds of antlers and less than 30 minutes to put the creation together. → Read More
Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office director leaving for Department of Law position
The office in charge of regulating alcohol and marijuana in Alaska is searching for a new leader. It hopes to have a new director by early January. → Read More
Valdez students to perform for Pearl Harbor 75th anniversary
Dozens of students flew from the 49th state to the 50th Monday, to perform at the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. → Read More
2016 General Election certified
The Division of Elections reported a record turnout for early, absentee and questioned ballots, as it announced Thursday that the 2016 General Election is certified. → Read More
Salvation Army says more toys, volunteers needed for Neighborhood GIFT
Last year the distribution of holiday meals and toys helped 3,908 families. However, officials say this year there is a shortage of presents, especially for older children. → Read More
Risk behavior survey highlights Alaskans' health
The Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System results for 2015 came out this week. It's conducted in all 50 states and collects information about risk factors and chronic disease in the state. Health officials use the information for prevention planning, and have set goals for Alaskans to meet by the year 2020. → Read More
Thanksgiving Blessing distribution information
The Food Bank of Alaska and its partners are preparing to provide a holiday meal to more than 10,000 families over two days. → Read More
Sen. Murkowski honors Alaska officers Brandt, Salao
Sen. Lisa Murkowski recognized two Alaska law enforcement officers during a speech on the senate floor Thursday: Anchorage Officer Arn Salao and Fairbanks Sgt. Allen Brandt. → Read More
Unofficial forecast: 2017 economy could be similar to 2016
Economist Neal Fried gave an overview of some of the economic trends Alaskans might see in 2017 during the annual Alaska Resources Conference in Anchorage. → Read More
Kodiak film program wins national award
The Baranov Museum won a National Arts and Humantities Youth Program Award for its Summer Film Intensive. The summer experience is a partnership with AKTEACH and the Kodiak Island Borough School District. → Read More
Officials search for potential spill following fishing vessel evacuation
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is working to determine if a fishing vessel — whose engine room trouble prompted the rescue of 46 people earlier this week — spilled diesel fuel into the ocean. → Read More