Authorities in Alaska’s largest city say a severely injured man initially believed to have been stabbed was more likely mauled by a bear. Anchorage police say the man collapsed after stumbling out of the woods Wednesday night in a greenbelt area officials say is a corridor for wildlife including black and brown bears, and moose.…
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Meyer sees Senate work as largely done
Senate President Kevin Meyer says he sees the work by his chamber as largely done after it approved changes to state oil and gas tax credits and passed a plan to use Alaska Permanent Fund earnings to help fund state government. The Senate approved both bills Monday, as lawmakers sought to finish what they could…
Longtime Alaska lawmaker Ellis not seeking re-election
Other legislators who have said they won’t seek re-election this year include Republican Sens. Bill Stoltze and Lesil McGuire and Republican Reps. Kurt Olson and Mike Hawker.
Kodiak College cuts programs with low enrollment
Kodiak College says it is cutting some programs that are no longer in demand to save money during a difficult fiscal time for the state. KMXT reports that Kodiak College asked the University of Alaska Anchorage to stop admitting students to the undergraduate certificate in construction technology and the undergraduate certificate in industrial safety program…
Man suffers torso wound in early morning Anchorage shooting
Anchorage police are investigating a Memorial Day shooting in Anchorage.
Couple charged with faking burglary, claiming insurance
An Anchorage couple suspected of hiding jewelry and other items and claiming they were stolen has been indicted on federal fraud charges. Prosecutors say 41-year-oid Arnold Flowers II and 31-year-old Miranda Flowers are charged with 14 counts of wire fraud and scheming to defraud. Arnold Flowers also faces narcotics and gun charges. Prosecutors say the…