Ricky Koch, 60, died Sunday of injuries he sustained when he wrecked his motorcycle earlier that day on the Dalton Highway.
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Alleged Fairbanks gunman was ‘prepared for armed confrontation,’ police say of officer-involved shooting
The shooting happened at about 4 a.m., police spokeswoman Yumi McCullough said, when officers received two calls about a masked man wielding a rifle.
Flags at half-staff for former Alaska attorney general
Flags are at half-staff in honor of former Alaska attorney general and lifelong University of Alaska advocate, Grace Schaible of Fairbanks. Schaible died Saturday at the age of 91.
Copper river king salmon return higher than expected
The Copper River king salmon return is coming in better than forecast. Predicted to be the weakest on record, at about 29,000 kings, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Upper Copper River management biologist Mark Somerville said the forecast is being questioned – given recent week’s king harvest by commercial fishers on the river’s delta.
Denali climber rescued after 14 hours in ice crevasse
A Denali climber was rescued Monday after spending 14 hours wedged deep in a crevasse. Martin Takak, 38, of Slovakia, fell un-roped into the crevasse while descending the peak before 1:30 a.m. Monday, National Park Service spokeswoman Maureen Gaultieri said.
Delta, Greely celebrate Alaska Highway’s 75th anniversary, black troops who helped build it
Gov. Bill Walker and other state and local leaders attended a tribute to Leonard Larkins, 96, one of more than 3,000 African-American soldiers who helped build the Alaska Highway.
North Robertson wildfire suspected to be human caused
The season’s first major wildfire response is underway near Tok. The North Robertson Fire, about 30 miles northwest of Tok is being fought from the air and on the ground.
State House passes bill banning wolf harvest in northeast Denali Park
The Alaska House has passed a bill last week banning wolf harvest on a section of state land bordering Denali National Park. House Bill 105 prohibits wolf hunting and trapping on the park’s northeastern edge, where a few Denali wolves are harvested each year.
State asks for mule deer sightings due to moose winter tick concern
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is asking for the public’s help in reporting sightings of mule deer around the Interior.
Sen. Sullivan discusses Comey, Obamacare and DeVos at town hall
Organizers urged respectful dialogue rather than a shouting match. And for the most part the audience complied. But many flashed green and red placards to signal approval or disapproval of Sullivan’s statements.