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Man shot, wounded during argument in Big Lake

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:18:12 -0400

BIG LAKE, Alaska - Alaska State Troopers are investigating a shooting that left a man injured at Big Lake in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

1 dies, 1 injured in motorcycle crash with moose

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:10:04 -0400

WASILLA, Alaska - A man was killed and a woman seriously injured when their motorcycle struck a moose on the Glenn Highway.

Treadwell announces campaign for US Senate

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:44:52 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Mark Begich, saying Alaska would be better served with Republicans in charge.

Ketchikan hospital CEO leaves for Idaho

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:56:11 -0400

KETCHIKAN, Alaska - The chief executive of Ketchikan Medical Center is leaving his post after 11 years.

Cruise transfer bus driver arrested on DUI charge

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:32:57 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The driver of a bus transferring cruise ship passengers in Alaska was arrested Friday after numerous passengers called to report he was highly intoxicated and driving erratically, state troopers said.

AP NewsBreak: Lt Gov. certifies pot application

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:16:54 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska will be the next battleground in the effort to legalize marijuana.

Shooting wounds man riding in truck in Nikiski

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:24:47 -0400

NIKISKI, Alaska - A 26-year-old man is recovering at a Soldotna hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to his leg in Nikiski (nih-KISS'-kee).

North Pole man pleads guilty to dragging trooper

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:11:54 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A 50-year-old North Pole man has pleaded guilty to dragging an Alaska State Trooper trying to stop him from driving away.

Troopers say village officer hurt during arrest

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:28:52 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska State Troopers say a Village Police Officer was severely injured during an arrest in Mountain Village.

Alaska troopers: man falls off fish boat, dies

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:50:34 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska state troopers say a man who fell overboard from a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Alaska has died.

Alaska candidates announce plans far in advance

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:30:50 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - The next statewide election is more than a year away, but candidates are already lining up for the top races - U.S Senate, U.S. House, governor, lieutenant governor - hoping to build name recognition and campaign accounts that could help boost their chances.

Alaska lawmakers want to revamp Anchorage offices

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:19:05 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Lawmakers are planning to revamp and expand their cramped offices in downtown Anchorage.

Troopers: Man killed in bear mauling in Alaska

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:07:15 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A 64-year-old Fairbanks man was mauled to death by a bear at a remote lake in Alaska's interior, authorities said Friday.

Metlakatla mother testifies in son's murder trial

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:28:23 -0400

KETCHIKAN, Alaska - An argument over cigarettes between a Metlakatla man and his aunt escalated into a stabbing that killed the woman, according to testimony from the man's mother.

McGuire plans run for lieutenant governor

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:51:26 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - State Sen. Lesil McGuire on Wednesday announced plans to run for lieutenant governor of Alaska next year.

Parnell delivers GOP weekly address

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 06:14:20 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell says the nation would feel an "economic boom" if more federal lands were unlocked for energy development.

Woman's goats and chickens stolen

Fri, 31 May 2013 19:00:55 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - An as-yet unidentified goat rustler stole the better part of a Wasilla woman's herd this week, and now Alaska State Troopers and hundreds of Facebook followers are on the case.

2 found dead near Soldotna

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:23:19 -0400

SOLDOTNA, Alaska - Alaska State Troopers in Soldotna have identified two people found dead near a home just outside city limits.

Miller files statement of candidacy for Senate

Wed, 29 May 2013 00:41:23 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Joe Miller has filed a statement of candidacy for the 2014 U.S. Senate race in Alaska.

Tentative identification made on body in lake

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:36:57 -0400

PALMER, Alaska - The body of a 30-year-old Anchorage man missing since October has been found in a Palmer lake.

Troopers name officer involved in Sutton shooting

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:55:44 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska State Troopers have released then name of the officer involved in a fatal shooting in Sutton.

Child identified in ATV accident

Tue, 28 May 2013 10:53:59 -0400

TWO RIVERS, Alaska - Alaska State Troopers have identified a child that died in an all-terrain vehicle accident Sunday evening in the community of Two Rivers near Fairbanks.

Troopers stop pickup driven by 13-year-old boy

Mon, 27 May 2013 21:08:15 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska State Troopers say a woman has been arrested for endangering the welfare of a child after she allowed her 13-year-old son to drive on the Parks Highway.

Cockrell to lead Alaska Wildlife Troopers

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:05:04 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The state Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers has a new director.

Governor signs oil tax, budget bills, vetoes $2.5M

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:40:17 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Gov. Sean Parnell on Tuesday signed into law an overhaul of Alaska's oil tax structure, hailing it as part of an historic legislative package aimed at moving the state forward.