Kuskokwim River breakup floods roads, impacts drinking water for some communities
As of Thursday, river observers said there had not been any reported flooding impacts to structures like homes or businesses.
Alaskans suing state over food assistance delays ask judge to order faster application processing
The director of the state’s Division of Public Assistance says that over the past few months, the situation has improved considerably.
Wasilla bingo-hall worker followed woman home to steal her winnings, troopers say
Troopers say Big Valley Bingo employee Jeremy McMillan, 36, stole a purse containing the woman's winnings Wednesday night.
Backlash to ‘cheese grater’ fence in Anchorage triggers changes to DOT outreach
The state transportation department says the fence isn’t going away, but the minor drama will lead to more outreach on similar projects going forward.
State decides against cleanup at site of fatal fuel plane crash near Fairbanks
State officials say they plan to monitor the site, where nearly all of the 4,700 gallons of liquid fuel aboard the Douglas C-54 burned in the crash.
Alaska Native corporation ending involvement in controversial Ambler road project
NANA Regional Corp. says it supports mining development in the region, but it objects to the way the road project is being managed by the state entity sponsoring it.
As Anchorage wildfire season creeps in, Hillside residents prepare for the worst
Experts say it's not a matter of if but when a large blaze impacts the South Anchorage neighborhood.
New report questions business model of British Columbia gold mines
The report says mines are allowing day traders and Canadian taxpayers to assume most of the financial risk, while a much smaller group of shareholders reaps the rewards.
Anchorage sets new record for getting an inch of snow this late in the season
Yes, the city's official measuring station has recorded later snowfalls — but none that come in at an inch or more.
Could Alaska be the final destination for Japan’s carbon pollution?
A new federal study reflects growing interest in injecting and storing climate-warming carbon pollution in underground reservoirs in Alaska.
Alaska Legislature heads into session’s homestretch with energy-related bills still on the table
That’s as gas producers warn that Cook Inlet natural gas supplies are dwindling, threatening higher prices.
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10-mile Lower Kuskokwim ice jam causes flooding, high water
RiverWatch officials say the jam has led to flooding and high water in Tuluksak and Akiak, and could impact downstream communities as well.
Rabies prompts new CDC rules for bringing dogs to the U.S.
Owners must confirm dogs either have a valid rabies vaccine or haven't been in a country where rabies is endemic in the last six months.
Alaska Wildlife Troopers dedicate patrol vessel to former Unalaska trooper
The P/V Arduser is named after retired Trooper Alex Arduser, who died one year ago while on a hunting trip in Prince William Sound.
Alaska scientists use satellite to detect open water on otherwise frozen rivers
Alaskans depend on river ice to get around, and having reliable information about open water hazards could make travel safer.
Lawsuit seeks to change Alaska legislative policy on vetoes, but the plaintiff is offering a deal
Jeff Landfield, owner of the Alaska Landmine, filed a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Cathy Tilton.
Man arrested in Juneau stabbed multiple people on cruise ship, FBI says
Ntando Sogoni was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, after he allegedly attacked five people aboard the Norwegian Encore.
The U.S. was supposed to get keys to a new heavy icebreaker this year. Instead, construction is years late as costs soar.
The cost to build three Coast Guard icebreakers is 250% higher than initially projected. The first cutter is delayed until at least 2029.
Legislature rejects Dunleavy appointees to state school board and commercial fishing agency
Members of the House and Senate objected to alleged ethics violations by Bob Griffin, who has sat on the state board for five years.