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Exxon exec rebuts AGDC president on gasline status

ANCHORAGE — ExxonMobil Development Co. Vice President Jim Flood sent a letter to Alaska Gasline Development Corp. President Keith Meyer Friday to correct “inaccuracies” in… Continue reading

Officials give positive prognosis to wildfire near Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — Though the wildfire near Alaska’s largest city was only 15 percent contained as of Saturday, fire officials have given a positive prognosis to… Continue reading

Hiker missing in Denali National Park found after search

DENALI NATIONAL PARK — A missing hiker has been found in good condition after a two-day search at Denali National Park and Preserve.A helicopter crew… Continue reading

Restaurant suspends Chena River golf game after complaint

ANCHORAGE — A complaint has driven a Fairbanks hotel and restaurant to stop offering patrons the opportunity to smack golf balls across the Chena River.Pike’s… Continue reading

Microscopic Image of Salmonella Typhi

Alaska officials investigate Bethel-area salmonella outbreak

ANCHORAGE — Alaska environmental regulators collected test samples from a Bethel facility that serves food, following a salmonella outbreak that sickened six people in the… Continue reading

Microscopic Image of Salmonella Typhi
In this June 24 file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks in Albany, N.Y. Sanders plans to meet with 1,900 of his delegates right before the start of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, part of a series of meetings aimed at providing direction to his undecided supporters after he endorsed Hillary Clinton.

Alaska party spokesman: No plant in Sanders camp

JUNEAU — The latest on Alaska delegates at the Democratic national convention (all times local):12:59 p.m.A spokesman for the Alaska Democratic party says the party… Continue reading

In this June 24 file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks in Albany, N.Y. Sanders plans to meet with 1,900 of his delegates right before the start of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, part of a series of meetings aimed at providing direction to his undecided supporters after he endorsed Hillary Clinton.

Former Alaska House spokesman denies assaulting woman

ANCHORAGE — A former spokesman for the majority caucus of the Alaska House of Representatives who is accused of striking a woman and holding her… Continue reading

Alaska Railroad train strikes pedestrian at Crown Point

CROWN POINT, Alaska — An 85-year-old Crown Point man was seriously injured when he was struck by an Alaska Railroad train near the Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

Troopers find body in Tongass Narrows in Ketchikan

KETCHIKAN — Authorities say the body of a man has been found floating in water off Ketchikan.The Ketchikan Daily News reports that Alaska State Troopers… Continue reading

In this July 13 photo, Michelle Felix, the new Transportation Manager for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, poses for photos in front of some of the MACS Transit Buses at the Borough Transportation Building.

Public transportation fan takes over Fairbanks bus system

FAIRBANKS — When Michelle Felix was a child, rides on a public transportation meant family time and amusement, such as going to a Seattle Mariners… Continue reading

In this July 13 photo, Michelle Felix, the new Transportation Manager for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, poses for photos in front of some of the MACS Transit Buses at the Borough Transportation Building.
In this July 4 photo, Doug Field demonstrates how to ride his penny-farthing bicycle during a Fourth of July Parade in Kenai. Field's father purchased the bicycle, built by the now out-of-business Boneshaker company, on impulse in San Francisco in the 1970s.

Penny-farthing owner keeps on riding

KENAI — Doug Field of Kenai recently dusted off his penny-farthing replica for one of its biannual routes in the Kenai Fourth of July parade.Balancing… Continue reading

In this July 4 photo, Doug Field demonstrates how to ride his penny-farthing bicycle during a Fourth of July Parade in Kenai. Field's father purchased the bicycle, built by the now out-of-business Boneshaker company, on impulse in San Francisco in the 1970s.
Robin McNeilley reunited with her snake, Lavender.

Pet snake survives winter outside in Sitka

SITKA — A Sitka woman has been reunited with her pet snake after it slithered out the door almost a year ago.Lavender, a corn snake,… Continue reading

Robin McNeilley reunited with her snake, Lavender.

Conditions on Chena River postpone planned rubber duck race

FAIRBANKS — High water on the Chena River in Fairbanks has forced organizers to postpone or cancel planned races for both rubber ducks and humans.The… Continue reading

Troopers: Noorvik boy sole survivor of river accident

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers say a 4-year-old Noorvik boy was found alone after his father and grandmother died in apparent drownings during a berry… Continue reading

US rig count up 15 this week to 462

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 15 this week to 462.A year ago, 876… Continue reading

A Gastineau Channel Little League player bats in the District 2 tournament in Sitka. Juneau won the district and will play against Anchorage's District 1 winner in a best of five series for the state championship starting Tuesday.

Photos: Little League

A Gastineau Channel Little League player bats in the District 2 tournament in Sitka. Juneau won the district and will play against Anchorage’s District 1… Continue reading

A Gastineau Channel Little League player bats in the District 2 tournament in Sitka. Juneau won the district and will play against Anchorage's District 1 winner in a best of five series for the state championship starting Tuesday.

Charges dropped for Fairbanks brothers in illegal wood sale

ANCHORAGE — Two Fairbanks brothers arrested in an undercover operation for trying to sell wood stolen from state land on Craigslist have had their charges… Continue reading

In this November 2015 file photo, former Attorney General Craig Richards speaks to the media. The governor announced in June that Richards was resigning from his post. On Friday, Craig Richards was hired as an oil and gas consultant for the state.

Walker hires former attorney general as oil, gas consultant

Gov. Bill Walker has hired Craig Richards as an oil and gas consultant, less than a month after Richards resigned as Alaska’s attorney general.Walker’s office… Continue reading

In this November 2015 file photo, former Attorney General Craig Richards speaks to the media. The governor announced in June that Richards was resigning from his post. On Friday, Craig Richards was hired as an oil and gas consultant for the state.

18 states see significant job gains, but unemployment rises

WASHINGTON — Unemployment rates ticked up noticeably in six states in June, even as employers continued to add jobs and the hiring outlook improved.The unemployment… Continue reading

State keeps eye on aggressive beavers at Anchorage park

ANCHORAGE — State wildlife officials may soon have to consider getting rid of beavers at an Anchorage park after recent violent encounters between the animals… Continue reading