Fairbanks downtown ducks refusing to fly south
Four ducks have invaded downtown Fairbanks and are refusing to fly south for the winter.
Agencies looking into reports of oiled wildlife
Separate reports of birds and a seal that had oil on them have prompted local, state and federal officials to begin an investigation on St. Lawrence Island.
Freezing rain, snow quells Dillingham-area blaze
A mix of freezing rain and several inches of snow is rarely good news.
Kodiak salmon catch has high value
Figures from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game show that Kodiak’s salmon catch this year was the most valuable in almost two decades.
Bear cub found in downtown Juneau relocated
State wildlife officials have relocated a black bear cub captured last week in downtown Juneau.
New road route for Tulsequah Chief Mine approved
British Columbia environmental officials have approved a new route to the Tulsequah Chief Mine that avoids several traditional Native use areas and eliminates the need for Taku River barging.
Construction barge begins removal of DeHart’s marina
A construction barge is removing the DeHart’s marina in Auke Bay this week.
Eaglecrest center construction could begin 2014
A planned learning center for aspiring skiers and snowboarders could begin in the spring of 2014 and open as early as the end of that year.
Bear trapped in Ketchikan home
Alaska State Troopers say a black bear was trapped inside a Ketchikan home for a time after sneaking in.
From Barrow to the Big Cities: The story behind two orphan walruses
The whole story behind Mitik and Patak’s rescue
