Alaska Dispatch

Alaska lawmakers are investing about $715,000 this year to provide a smoother transition for young people from the foster care system into life on their own.

At some point -- maybe as soon as 2014 -- decreasing flow through the trans-Alaska oil pipeline will dwindle enough to cause potentially major operational issues.

Not one but two new bills hit the Senate on Monday, delivering, as promised, a major change to the state's oil and gas tax structure as a pipeline open season approaches.

A positive attitude paid off for Tracey Petervary, who set a new women's record in this year's Iditarod Trail Invitational.

With about $142 million spent on gas line development and still no guarantee of success, some lawmakers are balking at the governor's request for an additional $167 million.

Peter Basinger edged out reigning champ Jeff Oatley to win his fourth victory in the ultrasport race.

A new analysis indicates that if Alaska's natural gas pipeline had been built and operating during the past two years, the state would have missed out on $2 billion in tax revenue.

Providence Alaska Medical Center plans to spend $150.3 million to expand its Anchorage campus, one of the largest private developments in Alaska in recent years.

As the House Finance Committee prepares to sign off on a $7.4 billion operating budget, lawmakers are expressing sticker shock.

Iditarod Invitational leader Peter Basinger leaves Rainy Pass five hours ahead and looking fresh.