Alaska News December 18, 2017

By Leroy Polk: Seward highway blocked by landslide, isolating commuters from Anchorage
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire & Victoria Taylor: Track Palin facing assault and burglary charges
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Man and woman shot in midtown Anchorage, no suspected shooter identified
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: Alaska SPCA opens doors to new veterinary clinic
Meadors said the clinic performs up to two dozen spays and neuters on cats, dogs and rabbits each day.

The organization is largely funded through donations and sales from the Alaska SPCA thrift shop.
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: Who’s picking up the tab? City to consider proposed alcohol tax
Opponents say the tax could hurt consumers. Peanut Farm’s general manager, Travis Block said responsible drinkers are the ones that would be picking up the tab.

“Five percent is just craziness and they think our business should just absorb a five percent extra tax.” Block said.
Block said, the consumer would most likely end up paying a little more and he said that’s not fair to those who drink responsibly.
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera:Downtown restaurant owner: Vandals ‘were just being mean’
Anderson says it will cost $1,400 to replace the windows. She now worries whoever damaged the store this time, might come back again.
 
 
 
 
Moms Everyday Alaska: Red velvet crinkle cookies