...percentage of homes without plumbing, but progress is being made. About three-quarters of Alaska homes were equipped with flush toilets by last year. The state's goal is to bring water and wastewater service to all households by 2005.

...Water and Wastewater Utility is asking for an 8 percent increase for water services and a 15 percent increase for wastewater services to pay for $60 million in facility upgrades that were completed in 2009. The Anchorage Daily News reports the...

...Hospital for a fiscal year 2010 operating budget shortfall. ? 8-1 approval of increasing rates for water and wastewater services. More information on those action items will be featured in an article in Wednesday's Empire. ? Contact Sarah...

...the percentage of unplumbed homes is still the highest in the country. The state's goal is to bring water and wastewater service to all households by 2005. Money approved this year will build new systems in villages now served only by central...

...Quite a bit of study has also gone into utilities for the docks. In addition to replacing the water service, wastewater service will be added (which city data shows it can handle) and in the longer-term future shore power. Stone said they...