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…
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Fairbanks police kill man who rammed police vehicles
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Fairbanks police officers shot and killed a car chase suspect after the man rammed law enforcement vehicles that had blocked his pickup at a Mitchell Expressway onramp. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the suspect’s name has not been released. Alaska State Troopers first spotted the man with outstanding felony warrants driving…
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.
Alaska man sentenced to federal prison, probation
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man was sentenced to 64 months in federal prison for illegal possession of 32 guns. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports 49-year-old Floyd Julius Stuck of Tok was also sentenced to three years of probation Friday. Alaska State Troopers and the Fairbanks Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit raided Stuck’s home last…
State House, Senate call for each other to give ground, Walker hopes for compromise
Talk on the first day of the legislative special session focused on whether the House and Senate can compromise on a plan to balance the state’s budget in the future.
Transgender pick for anti-discrimination commission alleges discrimination
Drew Phoenix has served on the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights since February. He’s a transgender man and the only appointee of Gov. Bill Walker to be voted down.
Legislature approves Hollis French for AOGCC spot
French, who served on the commission since July, was confirmed by a 35 to 24 vote.
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.
Simple cabins to be built to house Alaska homeless
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Two Alaska nonprofits are coming together to build affordable housing for the homeless. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the Fairbanks Rescue Mission and the Greater Fairbanks Area Habitat for Humanity are building simple 20 feet by 24 feet (6 meters by 7 meters) cabins to house the homeless in the coming…