Man Frees Prisoners from Pilot Station Jail at Gunpoint, All Apprehended
The trooper dispatch revealed today that the two men freed at gunpoint from the Pilot Station jail on Tuesday, are…
Obama to Pitch New Gun Control Measures at Town Hall Meeting
Days after announcing new executive actions to tighten controls on gun ownership, President Barack Obama is making his pitch to…
Massive El Niño Storm Hits California
A powerful el Niño influenced storm has hit the coast of California, dumping much needed rains on a state stricken…
Smokers Diagnosed with Pneumonia Found to Have Higher Risk of Lung Cancer
TAU study says nearly 10 percent of smokers hospitalized for pneumonia are diagnosed with lung cancer within one year Lung…
Wrangell Father/Son Duo Sentenced for Lacey Act Violations
A Wrangell father and son were sentenced in Federal court on Monday in connection with violations of the Lacey Act…
Presidential Campaign Intensifies as Iowa Vote Looms
WASHINGTON—The pace of the 2016 presidential election campaign is quickening as White House contenders from both major political parties hone…
China Condemns North Korea’s Purported Hydrogen Bomb Test
BEIJING—North Korea’s key diplomatic ally China has voiced firm opposition to what Pyongyang said was its first hydrogen bomb test…
S&P Lowers State’s Credit Rating to AA+
Amid rising budget shortfalls and falling oil prices in Alaska, Standard&Poors released its credit rating for the state of Alaska,…
State Launches Contest to Name New Ferry
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker called on Alaska students today to help name two state ferry vessels, which are currently…
Walker-Mallott Administration Formalizes Travel and Hiring Restrictions
January 5, 2016 ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker today ordered restrictions on executive branch travel and hiring as part of the administration’s…