U.S. Senate takes up ANWR debate Lawmakers debated the American Energy Production Act on the U.S. Senate floor Monday. The legislation would allow exploration on the coastal plain of the refuge.
Gara defends in-session fund raising Anchorage Rep. Les Gara produced an e-mail from a state ethics official in 2006 giving him the go-ahead for Democratic Party fund-raising efforts during legislative sessions.
Awarding local art Some 20 Alaska artists were recognized for their talents Monday morning and given some incentive to help broaden their creativity.
Add a penny to your first class mail Postage rates officially increased on Monday. A first class postage stamp went up one penny, to 42 cents, while other services and postage options increased varying amounts.
Still only 1 winning ticket in Ice Classic An Anchorage woman is waiting on pins and needles to find out whether she is the lone winner in this year's Nenana Ice Classic.
Big boom in Big Lake rattles nerves
