A positive drug test for methamphetamine has disqualified veteran dog musher Lance Mackey from the 2020 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, according to a statement from race organizers.
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Juneau pools, libraries and city museum to remain closed for now
The Juneau Assembly needs more time to review state guidelines before deciding how to move forward with reopening public facilities.
Injunction holds up $8B CARES Act Tribal allocation for Alaska Native corporations
A statement from the Department of Treasury says amounts calculated for Alaska Native regional and village corporations under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act will be held back while a lawsuit is decided.
With fewer recreational opportunities, Alaskans flock to state parks
Alaska’s state parks have seen a major uptick in users as snow melts and other recreational opportunities remain limited by concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
DOT: Expect major delays around Egan Drive bridge intersection
The Alaska Department of Transportation’s project manager says a traffic study predicts delays of about 10 minutes in some places, but that it may be best to avoid the area completely.
‘We dodged a bullet’: Kuskokwim River ice jams soften as flood risk decreases
The Kuskokwim River has largely cleared itself of in-place ice, greatly reducing the chances of flooding along the river, according to the National Weather Service.