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State commission approves new borough government in northern Southeast Alaska
A five-member state commission has approved plans for a new local government centered on the Southeast Alaska town of Hoonah.
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Final rural Alaska precinct reports Election Day results, but counting isn’t done
The Alaska Division of Elections reported that a tally sheet from the village of Atqasuk, a village of about 280 people, ...
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After decades of trying, state commission approves Hoonah petition to create Alaska’s newest borough
Last year, the City of Hoonah proposed to dissolve its city government to add more than 10,000 square miles of nearby ...
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Best Things To Do in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway is a small town located in Southeast Alaska, USA. It is known for its rich history as a gateway to the Klondike Gold ...
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Drug overdose deaths in Alaska jump 38.68% in a year as nationwide rate drops 14%
Overdose deaths dropped nationally for the second straight year with only five states reporting increases — with Alaska ...
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Early election results mistakenly showed imprisoned U.S. House candidate leading in one Southeast Alaska precinct
Unofficial results from the Division of Elections early last week showed one Southeast Alaska precinct seemed to overwhelmingly choose a peculiar candidate for the U.S. House — a man currently ...
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Alaska commercial fisherman could get 6 months in prison for trying to kill sperm whale
Federal prosecutors are also recommending that Dugan Paul Daniels pay a $25,000 fine and be banned from commercial fishing ...
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Republican Jeremy Bynum leads race for southern Southeast Alaska’s House District 1
With all ten precincts reporting, Bynum has earned more than 51% of the vote. If he maintains that lead, he'll win the ...
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6 new hybrid ferries part of Alaska ferry system’s 20-year plan
It closed five years ago, eliminating road access for many Southeast residents. Ketchikan resident Lynne Dahl told the board ...
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Explore Alaska’s Lesser Known Parks Just Before the Snow Falls
As the fall colors fade and the crisp air signals winter’s imminent arrival, there is still time to explore some of Alaska’s lesser-known parks before heavy snowfall hits the ground.
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Alaska fisher could get six months in prison after attempting to kill sperm whale
Dugan Paul Daniels pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor earlier this year, and prosecutors released their sentencing ...