April Gutierrez, 49, will not be allowed to any animals or be around them without supervision following the incident two years ago, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported.
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Alaska woman sentenced to probation for animal cruelty
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Alaska officials say a woman who was accused of letting her injured and pregnant dog suffer was sentenced Thursday to one year of probation and one year of suspended time. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports 49-year-old April Gutierrez will not be allowed to any animals or be around them without supervision…
Melting ice keeps polar bears in perpetual motion, study says
A new U.S. study of polar bears off Alaska’s coasts says faster-moving sea ice brought on by rapid global warming is adding to the animals’ physiological stress. That adds to problems for polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea, research ecologist George Durner said.
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.
Walker backs tax based on income level as part of compromise
Walker also called on lawmakers to pass the Senate versions of a Permanent Fund bill and an overhaul to the state’s oil tax credit system.
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.
Woman hired to clean up after theft sentenced for embezzling
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A woman who had been hired to clean up the mess left after an embezzlement case has been sentenced for embezzling money herself. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported Sunday that Bonnie R. Adams was sentenced to six months in prison and three years of probation after being charged with theft, scheming…
Federal officials in Alaska probe 2 plane crashes; 4 dead
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Federal investigators say 2 planes crashed more than 600 miles apart in Alaska almost simultaneously Saturday, killing a total of four people. KTUU-TV reports the National Transportation Safety Board said two died and a third person was injured when their Piper PA-30 went down nine miles southwest of Haines at around…