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Hunting Regulations Could Change, Exempting First-Time Violators from Serious Punishment
While serious violations could be punished by equipment seizures, steep fines and even jail time, troopers said most violations are "honest mistakes." Read More » 
Peonies Find Unique Niche in AlaskaOver the last two years, horticulturist Pat Holloway said distributors have requested more than one million stems of Alaska peonies, including floral companies in Tokyo, Chicago and London. Read More » 
Don Young Files for Re-Election
Young, a Republican, will be running against John Cox, of Anchor Point, Libertarian Jim McDermott, of Fairbanks, and Democrats Doug Urquidi and Frank Vondersaar, of Eagle River and Homer, respectively. Read More » 
Former Palin Aide Agrees to Pay Fine for Releasing Confidential Emails in Book
"Despite my best efforts, two items were left in the book that the state did not want published. For that, I am sorry. It was not my intention to do so and it was unfortunate that it happened,” said Bailey, in a statement he posted to Facebook. Read More » 
Addicted In Alaska, Part 1 in a Series on Heroin Use in the State
Trace each of society’s ills—theft, prostitution, assault and even murder—and you’ll find the common element, the root of those evils, is drugs, an undercover Anchorage police officer said in a recent interview. In Anchorage, the big three are cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. Heroin is claiming more lives than ever before because increasingly more people are addicted, according to state health officials. But, turns out, the path to illegal drugs often begins legally, before addicts are hooked on heroin. Read More » 
View from City Hall
In this week's installment of View from City Hall, CBS 11's Brendan Joel Kelley talks to Mayor Dan Sullivan about his series of education summit meetings with the community, the recent stings by the Alcoholic Beverage Control board on inebriated patrons of downtown bars, a proposed ordinance to make changes to the municipality's building regulations board, and how lobbying for the port is progressing in Juneau. Read More » 
Bank Officials, Police Urge Caution With Private Fund Donations
Police said fund operators have no legal obligation to use the money for the intended purpose. Read More » 
HIV and Syphilis Cases on the Rise in Alaska
State health officials are trying to get the word out tonight about an increase in both HIV infections and syphilis cases in our state. Read More » 
Hit-and-Run Leads to High School Lockdown and a Birthday Surprise
Trevor Barres, 19, faces charges of vehicle theft, driving without insurance and hit-and-run. Read More » 
Avalanche Training and Tools can Prevent Tragedy
Nick D'Alessio from the Alaska Avalanche School says carrying a beacon into avalanche terrain could make the difference of being pulled out alive or suffocating. Read More » 
Koenig Abduction Puts New Emphasis on Workplace Safety
Saturday, February 25 a fundraiser for Koenig will be taking place at 6250 Tuttle Place, Anchorage Alaska. The money for food, drinks and various items will go toward the search and recovery of Koenig. Read More » 
Lawmakers Look for Teachable Moments on Education
When it comes to the legislature's funding of education, House Speaker Mike Chenault says the history of the math should earn lawmakers a passing grade. Read More » 
Avalanche Survivor Thankful to be Alive After Three Companions Die
Elyse Saugstad grew up skiing for the Alyeska Ski Team and is now a star in skiing videos. On Sunday Saugstad was skiing with a group of highly experienced skiers at the Steven’s Pass resort in Washington State. Read More » 
Iron Dog Race Draws Generations of Alaskans
More than a few drivers in the 2012 Iron Dog snowmachine race followed in the footsteps of their fathers, mothers, cousins or siblings, and it was the kind of family atmosphere veteran racer Unch Scheurch said kept him coming back year after year. Read More » 
Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Film Tax Incentive Program
Supporters call it an Alaskan industry, legislators say it's a matter of dollars and cents. Read More » 
Fisher House Opens On Base to Help Military Families with Health Issues
Fisher House is a one-story building surrounded by woods that – on the inside – looks more like a five-star hotel. The furnishings and linens in the 12 private suites are all top of the line and there’s never a charge for people who stay there. Read More » 
Chief of Staff for the U.S. Air Force Discusses Possible F-16 Move Away from Eielson
“I will explain what we have in mind and what the logic that underwrites that proposal is, and obviously I will be eager to hear and listen to feedback from the greater Fairbanks community leaders,” said General Norton Schwartz. Read More » 
Chukchi Sea Oil Spill Response Plan Approved
Shell’s oil spill response plan consists of a 24/7, near shore and on-shore Arctic-class oil response fleet. This fleet will work with and collaborate with the U.S. Coast Guard. Read More » 
Search for Missing Barista Samantha Koenig Continues
Last night Anchorage police said they were continuing to follow all leads and use all resources available in the search for the 18-year-old barista they say was kidnapped from a Midtown coffee stand. Read More » 
Alaska's View From the Hill
KTVA CBS 11's Sean Doogan talks with Senator Lisa Murkowski about the pending release of the special investigator's report into prosecutorial misconduct by Department of Justice officials. Read More » 
Senator McGuire Announces Engagement via Legislative Notice
Senator Lesil McGuire got engaged on Valentine’s Day, but the way she announced it has inspired a bit of a post-Valentine’s Day massacre. Read More » 
Local Ice Climbing Competition – Held Indoors
When you think about ice climbing, you don’t generally think about it being indoors, but tomorrow the two will come together in Alaska’s first dry tool climbing competition. Read More » 
Palmer Infant’s Family Copes with Baby’s Cancer Diagnosis
PALMER - A diagnosis of cancer would frighten anyone, but imagine if the patient was your infant son. A family in Palmer got the news in November and has been dealing with it ever since. Read More » 
Wanted Man Attempts Suicide
Officials suspect there are other victims. He introduced himself to kids as Jack or John Michael Meyers and was known to be friendly with neighborhood children. Read More » 
Alaskans Honor Civil Rights Leader Elizabeth Peratrovich
“In the face of this discrimination, Miss Peratovitch, demonstrated courage in her convictions,” said Begich. “Courage, which changed the course of civil rights treatment for Alaska Natives.” Read More » |
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