U.S. District Court Judge James Robart has ruled in favor of a tribal casino in Birchwood. The judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by neighboring property owners to shut down the casino, which the Eklutna Tribe opened in February.
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After Anchorage man’s ICE detention, his wife wants answers
Immigration officials detained an Anchorage man originally from Peru on Friday, according to his wife, who says she’s been left in the dark about what will happen to him next.
ANSEP cancels summer acceleration academy after loss of federal grant
University of Alaska officials were informed last week that the federal government had terminated their $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Whittier case poses a larger question: Why can’t these Americans vote?
People born in American Samoa aren’t citizens. An advocacy group says Whittier residents charged with illegal voting should challenge that on constitutional grounds.
Family and friends mourn Inupiaq artist and Homer pilot killed in plane crash
The plane crashed near Nanwalek on the southern Kenai Peninsula.
Joann closure a hit to Alaska’s crafting community
For quilters on the Kenai Peninsula who’ve relied on Joann Fabric and Crafts, there aren’t many other local options to turn to.