Two moose were recently discovered frozen in battle and encased in ice near a remote village on Alaska’s unforgiving western coast. Jeff Erickson, the student activities director of Bering Strait School District in Unalakleet, captured the stark image of the massive animals poking through the ice as they lay on their sides with antlers apparently…
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Offshore gold mining barge runs aground in Nome’s harbor
A barge involved with offshore gold mining ran aground early Wednesday morning in Nome’s harbor. The barge, the Eddie, is owned and operated by Phoenix Offshore Mining, Port Director Joy Baker said.
Troopers say 1 dead, 1 injured in Glenn Highway crash
Alaska State Troopers are investigating a crash on the Glenn Highway that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
Sitka man indicted on child porn charges
A Sitka man has been indicted on 10 counts of possession of child pornography. A Sitka grand jury on Nov. 10 indicted William Roy Hammock, 41, for allegedly possessing a computer disc containing at least 10 images of underage individuals engaged in sexual activity.
Nunapitchuk uses grant money to help emergency response
Nunapitchuk recently received a grant for $7,390 from the Rasmuson Foundation. Mayor Noah Wise says the village has spent the money on a brand new 500cc Honda ATV for their police and emergency responders to use.
Missing kayaker found dead near Anchor Point
A Homer man was found dead early Monday morning near Anchor Point after not returning from a kayaking trip on Sunday. The son of Kenneth Jones, 72, called police Sunday evening to report his father missing, Homer Police Chief Mark Robl said.