11/21/16

The Alaska Earthquake Center says the magnitude 4.0 quake hit just before 1:30 p.m. Monday, and was centered about 30 miles southwest of Anchorage.

11/16/16

A federal agency has determined that Pacific harbor seals in Iliamna Lake do not warrant protection as an endangered or threatened species.

11/16/16

Gov. Bill Walker has named a new chief of staff. Scott Kendall will take over for current Chief of Staff Jim Whitaker starting Dec. 2.

11/14/16

Authorities are investigating after a family member says one of the stars of the hit reality TV series “Deadliest Catch” was assaulted over the weekend.

11/11/16

The state is advising marijuana shops to be cautious in how they conduct business after issuing a warning to an Anchorage business that allegedly violated pot regulations.

11/10/16

The University of Alaska’s board of regents is considering whether to consolidate the school’s education programs into one college based in Fairbanks, a move that has drawn criticism from the university’s Juneau campus.

11/9/16

U.S. Rep. Don Young has won his 23rd term to the U.S. House of Representatives, and has spoken with his Democratic challenger Steve Lindbeck.

11/9/16

Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she took the “Boy Scout approach” to her campaign — focusing on being prepared.

11/8/16

OPEC now sees oil prices rising more slowly over the next few years than it had expected, as the oversupply of crude takes longer to work off.