Alaska officials are outlining new measures to control pollution in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, as federal regulators plan to upgrade two borough cities from moderate to serious air quality nonattainment areas this summer.
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Residents rebuilding nearly 1 year after Willow wildfire
A group is working in Willow to help dozens of residents whose properties burned down in last year’s Sockeye Fire to bring life back to their community. KTUU reports that Tam Boeve with the Willow Garden Club says her group has been working with about 40 residents to bring back the trees, flowers and other…
Alaska lawmakers face special session with big issues left
Alaska legislators’ to-do list is largely unchanged from four months ago, with the budget, oil tax credits and plans to address a multibillion-dollar budget deficit unresolved as they head into a special session.
Anchorage police arrest man after 6-hour standoff in car
A 31-year-old man with a felony conviction was arrested Tuesday night after a six-hour standoff with Anchorage police.
Juneau police investigate death of man found outdoors
Police say they’ve determined the man’s identity, and believe he lived in Alaska but was not from Juneau.
UA president proposes major restructuring of system
The plan by UA President Jim Johnsen would mean the end of independent administration and accreditation at campuses in Fairbanks, Anchorage and Juneau.