Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau

The governor said the restrictions formalize what many state agencies and departments are already doing to cut costs.

Eight stores in Washington have quietly rolled out access to a drug that stops opiate overdoses. The chain plans to eventually expand to all its locations. In Alaska, that largely depends on the outcome of Senate Bill 23.

Alaska is about to become the first state to have pot cafes where people can buy and consume marijuana. The state’s marijuana control board recently approved on-site consumption at retail stores.

This Santa says Legos and Star Wars toys have been popular requests this year. But sometimes, kids ask for gadgets he hasn’t heard of. He has a planned response for that: “I let Mrs. Claus take care of that.”

Juneau’s late mayor hoped the retreat would spark conversation and help refine city goals.

Legislators, police officers and behavior health specialists are gathering together this weekend in Juneau for a townhall discussion on heroin. They’ll be focused on finding local solutions to help people suffering with addiction.