ANCHORAGE — A Fairbanks gourmet pretzel business is offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the return of a trailer used as a food truck. Owners of the Pretzel Chef discovered their trailer was missing Sunday. Michelle Titus Hajdukovich says the 14-foot trailer contained ovens and other tools needed to make pretzels from scratch.…
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AGDC board asks president tough questions about gasline’s future
The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation met today in Kenai for an update on the state’s progress taking over the gas line project.
Democratic and nonaffiliated legislative candidates top Republicans in post-primary fundraising
The chairman of the Alaska Republican Party says the majority of the nonaffiliated candidates are actually affiliated with Democrats.
Workers hopeful as Agrium takes steps to reopen its Kenai Peninsula plant
Struggling industrial economy in Nikiski could use boost from fertilizer plant.
Ferry storage costs close to a half-million dollars
The Alaska Marine Highway System is paying more than $1,200 a day for long-term storage of two unused ferries. One critic says it would be better to sell them than to tie them up.
Man robs Anchorage bank, drives away with 2 others in SUV
A man claiming to be armed robbed a bank Monday on Anchorage’s east side. Anchorage police say a man walked into the First National Bank on east
Troopers investigate death of woman in Willow home
Alaska State Troopers are investigating the death of a woman at a home in Willow. Troopers say 41-year-old Elizabeth Foster was found dead Sunday morning.
The death is being investigated as a homicide. A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody. He’s been referred to juvenile authorities.
Mushroom hunting brings risks and rewards
In Alaska, passion for hunting runs deep. For many, the thrill of hunting big game is second to none. But there’s another group of hunters in Alaska tracking a different kind of prey: mushrooms.
City of Seldovia hires new police chief
Robin Daniels is the current Chief of Police in Louisville, Alabama. In addition to his experience working in law enforcement, Daniels also worked as a civilian contractor in Iraq for two years.
Homer voters elect new mayor and councilmembers, reject new police station
Homer has a new mayor, Bryan Zak, and two new city council members, Shelly Erickson and Tom Stroozas. Voters rejected Proposition 1, saying no to a new police station in Homer.