Public comment on EPA’s Pebble report nearing close
The public comment period is scheduled to end next week on a federal study of large mining impacts in the Bristol Bay region.
Tow vessel fuel problems preceded Shell’s Kulluk grounding
Chief engineer for the 360-foot tow vessel Aiviq suspects a fuel additive led to the fuel problems that preceded the grounding of the Kulluk.…
Voter registered in Alaska and another state may have voted in both
Division of Elections Director Gail Fenumiai says the matter has been sent to the criminal division of the Department of Law for review.…
Fort Yukon flooding danger mostly over
City flood coordinator Velma Carroll says she was told Wednesday night that the worst appears to be over.…
Law enforcement council revokes licenses
An Alaska law enforcement panel has voted to revoke the licenses of former police officers, state troopers and state Department of Corrections workers.…
Kokhanok woman indicted in man’s death
State prosecutors say Brenda Nowatak was indicted Wednesday on charges of second degree murder, manslaughter, leaving the scene…
UAF nearing partnership for veterinary program
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is nearing agreement on a partnership that would establish a new veterinary medicine…
Lawmaker plans bill on conflict of interest rules
An Anchorage lawmaker plans to introduce a bill in the next legislative session that would overhaul Alaska's conflict…
Panel collects details of Shell towing procedures
The Shell Alaska official who approved a plan for a winter crossing of the Gulf of Alaska by…
Ex-state worker charged with workers’ comp fraud
A former Alaska state employee and his supposed masseuse are accused of worker's compensation fraud. …
