State law prohibits someone from falsely claiming that a product was made in Alaska.
Interior
Scientists may have found a reservoir of magma in Interior Alaska
For years, scientists have wondered why North America’s highest mountain is not a volcano.
2 bodies recovered from vehicle found snowbound on Steese Highway
The occupants of two other stuck vehicles were rescued.
Army releases report on Interior Alaska helicopter crash that killed 3 soldiers
Army officials have said there were no weather advisories or visibility problems in the area at the time of the crash.
Snowmachiner who struck dog team on Denali Highway works for Polaris, troopers say
The Minnesota man was doing testing for Polaris when he hit the team, killing three dogs.
Alaska tribe’s members say corruption, self-serving deals brought Manh Choh gold mine to their land
Grist reporter Lois Parshley says the saga of the Manh Choh Mine dates back decades, and includes disagreements over who owns the land around Tetlin.
Alaska pays millions to respond to domestic violence. Advocates want millions to prevent it
They say significant increases in prevention work and community level support are necessary to slow the rate of domestic violence.
New study hints at huge price tag from permafrost thaw in Alaska
In severe warming scenarios, the study found that more than 75% of Earth’s near-surface permafrost will be gone by the end of the century.
Yukon River salmon runs remain low, but chum improvements allow for some fishing
There are enough fall chum salmon to allow subsistence fishing in one upriver area, but all other areas of the upper Yukon River basin remain closed.
‘Salt and Sex’ puts Alaska writer in national anthology
An article by Fairbanks writer Amy Loeffler will appear in this year’s “Best American Food Writing” anthology.