Politics

Two-thirds of the groups that faced extra scrutiny from the IRS were conservative. But the agency also closely examined applications for tax-exempt status from liberal and nonpartisan groups.

Skagway community protests use of herbicide by railroad.

Of more than 120 Alaskans who testified Tuesday, about 60 percent opposed the bill, which would could dividend checks this year in half.

Buccaneer’s estate demanded contractor Lloyd Moore give back about $70,000 of what he was paid. A new rule in oil and gas tax legislation would offer some protection to Alaska businesses with surety bonds, which are like insurance policies for business deals.

The DNC says the Russian hackers had access to its computer network for more than a year, viewing and stealing files.

The festive mood was darkened by collective mourning for victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday.