The operating budget has left the legislature and is on its way to becoming law after the Senate voted to pass it 17-3 Wednesday, the last day of the legislative session. Attached to the budget: a $1,000 PFD and $200 energy relief rebate.

As the Army looks to improve quality of life for soldiers, Fort Wainwright has been selected as a testing location for a new pilot initiative involving free Wi-Fi in barracks.