Associated Press JUNEAU — An expansion of school choice programs available to Alaskans is one step closer to becoming a reality, but a 4-3 vote by the House Education Committee this week and concerns raised by legislators suggest the road ahead for the bill could be rough. Read more...

By AUSTIN BAIRD Associated Press JUNEAU — An expansion of school choice programs available to Alaskans is one step closer to becoming a reality, but a 4-3 vote by the House Education Committee this week and concerns raised by legislators suggest the road ahead for the bill could be rough. Read more...

Associated Press Two major highways south of Anchorage were closed for the majority of the day on Thursday as crews removed snow and debris and used military-style cannons to bring down potentially dangerous avalanches. Read more...

By MARY PEMBERTON Associated Press Two major highways south of Anchorage were closed for the majority of the day on Thursday as crews removed snow and debris and used military-style cannons to bring down potentially dangerous avalanches. Read more...

Associated Press JUNEAU — At least two state House members say they want early, substantive debate on coastal management. Reps. Charisse Millett and Kyle Johansen said they don’t want the subject caught in the end-of-session shuffle, as it was last year. Lawmakers failed to reach agreement on revamping the program, leading to its demise. Read more...

By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU — At least two state House members say they want early, substantive debate on coastal management. Reps. Charisse Millett and Kyle Johansen said they don’t want the subject caught in the end-of-session shuffle, as it was last year. Lawmakers failed to reach agreement on revamping the program, leading to its demise. Read more...