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Villagers seek removal of old military containers

The village of Anaktuvuk Pass has asked the National Park Service for permission to remove rusty fuel drums left behind by the Department of Defense more than 50 years ago.

Man dies when bulldozer falls through lake ice

Man dies when bulldozer falls through lake ice

A 72-year-old North Pole man has died in a bulldozer accident.

McAdams: No plans to run at this time

McAdams: No plans to run at this time

Democrat Scott McAdams says he has no plans at this point to run for office next year.

UAF to end recycling collection without subsidy

The University of Alaska Fairbanks says it will end its services as a venue for community recycling.

Juneau man gets year in prison for shooting at vehicle being towed

Darshan Dogra pled guilty to assault in connection with the February incident.

Alyeska announces pipeline maintenance schedule

Alyeska announces pipeline maintenance schedule

The operator of the trans-Alaska pipeline system has announced several planned shutdowns for maintenance.

Hot springs owner disputes land appraisal

Hot springs owner disputes land appraisal

The owner of a resort east of Fairbanks wants to expand by buying Fairbanks North Star Borough land but not at the asking price.

Glacier Bay vessels to travel at reduced speeds

Glacier Bay vessels to travel at reduced speeds

Vessels operating inside Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Southeast Alaska are being required to slow down in order to protect humpback whales from injury.

Murkowski: Fed clean-up plan ‘dead on arrival’

Murkowski: Fed clean-up plan ‘dead on arrival’

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says a proposal to have the state help pay for clean-up of abandoned federal well sites in the Alaska arctic is “dead on arrival.”

Murkowski pushes Izembek road with administration

Murkowski pushes Izembek road with administration

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is lining up visits by administration officials to a remote Alaska village where residents are seeking a road through a national wildlife refuge.