Chris Klint, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
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Hooligan fisherman rescued from Turnagain Arm mud
It’s Girdwood firefighters’ first save of the year from the quicksand-like flats, which can trap people in rising tides.
‘Deadliest Catch’ boat’s owners sue show over deckhand’s botched diagnosis
The lawsuit was filed by the F/V Northwestern’s owners Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Alaska.
Litter of wolverine kits brings adorable triple threat to Alaska Zoo
The kits were born in early February. Their parents are Jumbo and Olga, transferred to Alaska from zoos in Sweden and Russia.
2 people survive late-season Southcentral Alaska avalanches
The slides come near the end of an avalanche season experts say is notable both for its heightened danger and lack of deaths.
Troopers warn of lethal batch of drugs in Mat-Su after 3 overdose deaths in 24 hours
The lethal batch of illegal drugs likely contains fentanyl, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Ex-Houston treasurer embezzled $1.1M from city and Wasilla company, feds say
Jess George Adams, 65, is accused of 31 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion in a grand jury indictment.
Anchorage animal shelter suspends dog intakes, adoptions after viral outbreak
A wave of canine parvovirus infections has Anchorage Animal Care and Control staff working to examine animals currently in care and clean the facility.
2 drivers dead in Houston head-on collision
Both drivers involved in a head-on Parks Highway collision in Houston were killed Wednesday evening, Alaska State Troopers say.
Woman fatally injures 3-year-old boy and herself in parked Mountain View car
Police said the woman had called dispatchers and told them she was going to harm herself.
Alaska fentanyl dealer gets 21 years in federal prison
Dustin Noonan’s sentence was handed down following a guilty plea to charges of drug and money-laundering conspiracy, federal officials say.
Blizzard set to bring snow, winds from Girdwood to Turnagain Pass
A blizzard warning overnight Tuesday calls for 7 to 20 inches of snow and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, the heaviest in the Turnagain Pass area.
2 men found dead in Anchorage’s Russian Jack park
Few additional details were available Friday, including what caused the deaths.
Anchorage apartment fire kills 1, displaces dozens
A Wednesday evening fire at an apartment complex in Anchorage's Mountain View neighborhood left one person dead and displaced everyone else living there overnight, firefighters say.
Mat-Su school bus service resumes as drivers end their monthlong strike
Drivers approved a three-year contract deal on Sunday.
No injuries in downtown Anchorage commercial building collapse
Anchorage firefighters say to expect road closures in the area.
Southeast Anchorage house fire leaves 1 dead
Firefighters believe the flames started in lint and debris blocking a dryer vent.
Man charged with murder in downtown Anchorage shooting
Musa Njie, 23, faces first-degree and second-degree counts of murder in the death of 21-year-old Louis Talo.
Bering Sea storm brings blizzards, snow to Southcentral Alaska
A storm brought light snow to Anchorage’s morning commute Tuesday, with much of the eastern Kenai Peninsula facing blizzard warnings.
24 photos of Alaska’s massive and bright aurora show
Scientists expect the strong solar activity to continue with more sightings this week.
Selawik man accused of murder after body found in a tote
Lance Brickey faces charges of murder, evidence tampering and weapons misconduct in the death of Timothy Snyder, troopers said.