Reports of bird carcasses along Kodiak’s shores started in April and May. By August things had gotten worse.
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Equal rights ordinance expected to sail through Anchorage Assembly
If the ordinance passes, Anchorage will become the first city in Alaska to put full protections for gender and sexuality into law.
Over $18,000 raised for daughters of pilot who died in Knik Arm crash
More than $18,000 has been raised for the daughters of Seth Fairbanks, the pilot from Bethel who died after a plane crash in early August.
Group studies economic effects of JBER force reduction
An Anchorage group is examining economic options to cope with Army downsizing in the years ahead. The Base Economic Analysis Review, or BEAR group, held its second meeting Wednesday.
Kenai Peninsula doctor promotes opioid overdose antidote
Dr. Sarah Spencer wants to give naloxone kits to patients who are at risk. She says overdoses are relatively rare in small communities, but they happen often enough.
National ride-sharing business banned in Alaska until it complies with state labor laws
Ride-sharing service Uber has agreed to pay the state $77,925 because they misclassified drivers as independent contractors instead of employees.