Dan Bross
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The Grapefruit Complex had burned about 70,000 acres around miles 30 to 65 of the Elliott Highway, prompting an evacuation notice. -
Firefighters made progress Monday against the Riley Fire, but passenger trains to the park have been canceled and power in the area remains out. -
Nobody is being allowed into the park due to the Riley Fire, with only a shuttle service for hikers already in the backcountry still operating. -
The Globe Fire jumped the highway near a campground, threatening cabins and Native allotments. -
Residents along Mile 39 to Mile 48 of the highway have been ordered to evacuate, due to a fire that has grown from 1 acre to 1,000 since Tuesday. -
There are over 100 active wildfires burning in the state, with several hotshot crews en route from the Lower 48 to help Alaska firefighters. -
Troopers say the boaters were questioned Friday after traveling down the Porcupine River. They may face charges including human smuggling. -
According to the National Park Service, a visitor initially complained about the noise from the flag flapping in the breeze. -
Federal Highway Administration officials say they relayed the complaint to Granite Construction, which removed the flag from the vehicle on May 16.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks physics professor Mark Conde said the sun is approaching the peak of its 11-year activity cycle.
