Alaska came into sudden wealth under Miller’s governorship when an oil lease sale on the North Slope fetched $900 million.
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Alcohol office recommends state fair lose liquor license
The state Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office is aiming to crack down on longtime recreational site licenses that might not be used as intended under state law. Fair officials said the move would be “devastating” and could lead to higher ticket prices.
Dunleavy among new leaders to meet with Trump Thursday
Officials said Monday that Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and 12 other newly-elected governors and territorial governors will participate in a Washington, D.C., meeting.
Alaska gets $5 million for road repairs
The Federal Highway Commission released the funds Saturday after it said it received a request from Alaska Gov. Bill Walker and the state transportation commissioner, Marc Luiken.
Alaska musher banned from 2019 Iditarod sled race
Officials have banned longtime musher Hugh Neff from competing in Alaska’s Iditarod sled dog race next year, citing concerns about his care of dogs.
Alaska man sentenced for faking death to avoid prison term
Federal prosecutors say the U.S. Coast Guard spent $384,261 searching for 35-year-old Ryan Meganack after his girlfriend, who was part of the scheme, reported him missing off Port Graham.