Angoon officials worry about mercury in subsistence foods

JUNEAU — The city and tribal government of Angoon want state health officials to look into mercury levels in seals and other subsistence foods near… Continue reading

Alaska, Oregon lift suspension of insurance carrier

JUNEAU — Insurance regulators in Alaska and Oregon announced Monday that a company that had been suspended from offering health insurance policies in the states… Continue reading

Report: Ferry system spending had double economic impact

KETCHIKA — A newly released study found that every dollar put into the Alaska Marine Highway System has double the economic benefit to Alaska.The state… Continue reading

Lead contamination of Flint water draws multiple lawsuits

DETROIT — One lawsuit seeks to replace lead-leaching water lines at no cost to customers. Another seeks money for thousands of Flint residents who unwittingly… Continue reading

Chicago teen’s death shines light on police code of silence

CHICAGO — For more than a year after an officer shot and killed a black teen named Laquan McDonald, the Chicago Police Department had video… Continue reading

Cruise ship that sailed in storm headed back to home port

MIAMI (AP) — A Royal Caribbean cruise ship ran into high winds and rough seas in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, forcing frightened passengers into… Continue reading

Saudi offer to send troops to Syria comes with uncertainty

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s offer to send troops to fight Islamic State in Syria is as much about the kingdom’s growing determination… Continue reading

Germany, Turkey vow diplomatic effort to end Aleppo violence

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — As tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing violence massed at Turkey’s border, Turkish and German leaders pledged Monday to redouble diplomatic… Continue reading

In this Feb. 1, 2016 photo, a technician from the British biotec company Oxitec, inspects the pupae of genetically modified Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, a vector for transmitting the Zika virus, in Campinas, Brazil. The company said tests begun last April as part of a dengue-fighting program in the small southeastern city of Piracicaba suggested the release of the GM males reduced the wild Aedes larvae population in the target neighborhood by more than 80 percent. Brazil is in the midst of a Zika outbreak and authorities say they have also detected a spike in cases of microcephaly in newborn children, but the link between Zika and microcephaly is as yet unproven. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Obama asking Congress for emergency funding to fight Zika

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is asking Congress for more than $1.8 billion in emergency funding to fight the Zika virus and the mosquitoes that… Continue reading

In this Feb. 1, 2016 photo, a technician from the British biotec company Oxitec, inspects the pupae of genetically modified Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, a vector for transmitting the Zika virus, in Campinas, Brazil. The company said tests begun last April as part of a dengue-fighting program in the small southeastern city of Piracicaba suggested the release of the GM males reduced the wild Aedes larvae population in the target neighborhood by more than 80 percent. Brazil is in the midst of a Zika outbreak and authorities say they have also detected a spike in cases of microcephaly in newborn children, but the link between Zika and microcephaly is as yet unproven. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Democratic presidential candidate, Vermin Supreme (with beard) tries to engage with Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, as he walks to his bus after a campaign event, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Candidates sprint to New Hampshire finish, but brace for a long campaign

SALEM, N.H. — Eyeing their first wins in a capricious campaign, Republican Donald Trump lashed out at his opponents Monday while Democrat Bernie Sanders sought… Continue reading

Democratic presidential candidate, Vermin Supreme (with beard) tries to engage with Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, as he walks to his bus after a campaign event, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

For the Clintons, New Hampshire is the state of second chances

MANCHESTER, N.H. — It’s their Everest. Their firewall. Their lifeboat in a frozen Atlantic.They are the Clintons. It is New Hampshire. And here we all… Continue reading

Villanova latest No. 1 in AP poll; 6th top team this season

Villanova joined an exclusive club Monday. The Wildcats are now among the 57 schools to have been ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press college… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
  • By JIM O'CONNELL

Knicks fire coach Derek Fisher

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Derek Fisher had just finished a long playing career when Phil Jackson picked him to coach the New York Knicks. Just 1½… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
  • By BRIAN MAHONEY

Affidavit: Manziel’s ex-girlfriend lost hearing after attack

DALLAS (AP) — Johnny Manziel’s ex-girlfriend says in an affidavit that he hit her so hard during a late-night confrontation that she lost hearing in… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
  • By AP

LeSean McCoy investigated over fight with off-duty cops

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is under investigation over the alleged assault of two off-duty police officers at a Philadelphia nightclub.The… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
  • By MARYCLAIRE DALE

Agent confirms Lynch plans to retire

SEATTLE — When Marshawn Lynch was brought to Seattle early in the 2010 season, he was acquired because the Seahawks desperately needed a running back.What… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH

Manning spoils his fans again, walks off with second title

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Everyone got spoiled.Over two decades of watching Peyton Manning play on the biggest stages, fans became numb to all he could… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2016
  • By EDDIE PELLS
Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, speaks with House Finance Co-Chairs Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, left, and Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, in the House of Representatives on Monday as they discuss changing their governing rules to focus on the budget crisis.

Nothing but the budget, House says

In an unprecedented action, the Alaska House of Representatives voted 38-1 Monday to suspend work on all bills not related to the state budget.House Concurrent… Continue reading

Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage, speaks with House Finance Co-Chairs Rep. Steve Thompson, R-Fairbanks, left, and Rep. Mark Neuman, R-Big Lake, in the House of Representatives on Monday as they discuss changing their governing rules to focus on the budget crisis.

Former tribal chief sentenced for embezzling over $100,000

ANCHORAGE — A former Healy Lake Tribe first chief and administrator will spend up to 90 days on house arrest as part of her sentence… Continue reading

Ken Koelsch is running for mayor.

Candidate profiles: Meet Juneau’s next mayor

On March 15, the City and Borough of Juneau will hold a special mayoral election to determine who will fill the rest of former Mayor… Continue reading

Ken Koelsch is running for mayor.