In the game’s 50-year history, Alaska has hosted the event six times, most recently in Fairbanks in 2014.
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Murkowski says she didn’t sink Tanden nomination
Murkowski said she’s using the confirmation process to explain Alaska’s economic straits to nominees and why she opposes decisions that put federal land off-limits for oil development.
Reimagined Fur Rondy adapts to pandemic times in Anchorage
Some events had to be scrapped entirely, like the World Championship Sled Dog Race, the Miner’s and Trapper’s Ball, and the Jim Beam Jam, a country music concert that traditionally kicks off the weekend.
Bear researcher shares tips for identifying and avoiding winter bear dens
Bears tend to build their dens at an elevation of about 2,000 to 3,000 feet, usually where the angle of the slope is around 35 to 45 degrees.
Coast Guard ends search for missing former Alaska health executive’s helicopter
In a prepared statement, the Coast Guard said the debris it spotted Tuesday was “consistent with” debris from Teuber’s helicopter, though it did not confirm that that was the case.
State safety inspectors tried to fine Copper River Seafoods $450,000. Their commissioner blocked it.
House Rep. Zack Fields got a complaint from a whistleblower that Ledbetter was blocking enforcement of state workplace safety standards. Now, they’re investigating.