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Investigation into massage parlors in Alaska leads to arrests on felony sex trafficking charges
Multiple law enforcement agencies arrested seven people in Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley last week on charges of sex trafficking after a yearlong investigation found that multiple massage parlors were fronts for criminal enterprises.
Apr 202 min read
Anchorage mother drives national push to prevent fentanyl deaths
Sandy Snodgrass championed the passage of Bruce’s Law, named after her son, which expands funds and focus on overdose prevention education for youth.
Apr 205 min read
An underwater airplane hunter wants to unearth Alaska’s offshore minerals
The Trump administration could open federal waters off Alaska to mineral leasing, but the effort faces broad opposition.
Apr 175 min read
Far North Fashion Show celebrates Alaska cultures
Attendees of the Arctic Encounter Summit, held this week in Anchorage, took a break from heavy discussions about climate change, national security, shipping safety and other pressing concerns on Wednesday night to enjoy something more fun: high fashion.
Apr 172 min read
Alaska Senate committee advances draft capital budget, boosting funds for school maintenance
Draft budget before the Senate adds $88 million for maintenance projects, including nearly $58 million for schools and $17 million for the university system.
Apr 174 min read
Gov. Dunleavy joins Arctic research commission as focus turns to security
For the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, which advises the president and Congress, security is the ‘overriding, overarching’ theme, the Trump-appointed chair says.
Apr 164 min read
Alaska House rejects Senate bid to impose corporate tax on privately owned oil companies
Four members of the multipartisan House majority caucus joined the all-Republican minority to vote down the tax proposal.
Apr 165 min read
Public hearing planned for voter initiatives in Alaska
The Alaska Legislature will hold a public hearing Thursday afternoon on election-related ballot initiatives. The Division of Elections certified three ballot initiatives that will be on Alaskans’ ballots in November.
Apr 152 min read
War-driven spike in fuel prices could produce a ‘survival scenario’ in Alaska villages
One electric utility executive says diesel prices could double this year.
Apr 155 min read
Alaska House passes draft operating budget with a $1,500 PFD
Proposed spending plan contains a one-time funding boost for schools and millions for disaster relief, transportation and public assistance programs, among others.
Apr 146 min read
Peltola announces big fundraising haul, signaling an expensive Senate race in Alaska
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola, who is mounting a high-profile challenge to Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, announced on Monday that her campaign raised $8.9 million in the first quarter of the year, a record for any U.S. Senate campaign in Alaska.
Apr 133 min read
Alaska Senate advances bill granting past PFDs to wrongfully convicted Alaskans
The Alaska Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday that would grant back Permanent Fund dividends to Alaskans whose convictions are vacated, reversed or dismissed.
Apr 132 min read
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