Alaska DNR green lights cyanide facility outside Fairbanks
The state Department of Natural Resources has issued permits that will allow construction of a large-scale cyanide facility for the Fort Knox Gold Mine.
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Yukon king salmon run may be too small for upriver subsistence
King salmon is a primary subsistence resource for residents along the Yukon River. And now many subsistence fishermen on the middle and upper part...
NEA Alaska delegates focus on state issues at national conference
The National Education Association annual meeting has thousands of delegates from across the country gathered in Philadelphia to discuss state and national priorities. The...
Wooden shack in Barrow dates from 1881 polar expedition
Architectural historians will be in Barrow this month carefully analyzing a small wooden shack. The structure itself is nothing special but the story behind...
Two grizzlies shot in Fairbanks; expected to be the last of the year
Another two grizzly bears have been shot in the Fairbanks area. The sibling bears were taken Sunday night after getting into trouble on properties...
An Anchorage Fourth of July
Anchorage's Fourth of July is a crowd drawing, day-long event that begins with morning pancakes on the Park Strip and ends with late night,...
Mount Marathon women's victory goes to Cedar Bourgeois
A Seward woman has won the Mount Marathon title for the 4th year in a row. 31-year-old Cedar Bourgeois finished the women's race in...
Bobrick takes the stand, describes web site front for Anderson payments
The Tom Anderson legislative corruption trial kept moving today as former lobbyist Bill Bobrick took the stand and answered questions about alleged payments to...
Canadian arctic ponds disappearing
A new study shows arctic ponds that have existed for thousands of years in Northern Canada are drying up. Biologist John Smol, from Queens...
Sheldon Jackson College closure draws reactions from more than 200 affected
Late last week, faculty and staff at Sitka's Sheldon Jackson College were informed they had lost their jobs because the school was shutting down...
Eklutna tribe seeks gaming rights
Tribal leaders near Anchorage are seeking a federal gaming permit to enhance economic opportunities. Eklutna officials want to operate bingo and pull tabs on...
Prosecutors lay out core of corruption case against Anderson
Today was probably the most important day for the government's corruption case against former state Representative Tom Anderson. Two witnesses prosecutors are counting on...
Senator proposes close observation of Massachusetts health care program
The state of Massachusetts yesterday began rolling out its universal health care system -- a mandate that everyone in the state have some form...
Department of Labor employees in Juneau file health grievance against State
Roof repairs are under way to stop leaks and mold at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's building in downtown Juneau. But building...
Sea otter deaths in lower Cook Inlet may be related to flame retardants
For the past several years there has been an unexplained die-off of a segment of the sea otter population in lower Cook Inlet. A...
Two soldiers die in two Alaskan boating accidents
Two Army soldiers died over the weekend in separate boating accidents in Alaska. In both cases, no one involved was wearing a life jacket....
Young amends federal aviation bills, cutting costs for small Alaskan carriers
Representative Don Young is touting key amendments made to federal aviation legislation. The House version of the FAA Reauthorization bill will not include a...
Disappointing sockeye run on Kvichak forces fishing limits
Low sockeye salmon returns on the Kvichak River in Bristol Bay has once again forced managers to pull the fleet on the east side...
Sheldon Jackson College closes its doors; hopes for a resurrection
After failing to secure a $1 million loan from the City of Sitka, historic Sheldon Jackson College closed its doors Friday afternoon, ending 130...
Anchorage's Town Square Park to retain its name, despite debate
For residents and visitors alike, Town Square has become a favorite Anchorage downtown park. Recently the Anchorage Assembly found itself drawn into a city-wide...