A 21-year-old man caught transporting methamphetamine on a ferry running between Washington state and Ketchikan, Alaska, has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison.
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Fairbanks finds police chief conducted other business on job
The Fairbanks mayor’s office says a former city police chief did have a conflict of interest that barred him from the job.
Consultant raises concerns about Alaska gas project
A legislative consultant is raising red flags about Alaska taking the lead on a major proposed liquefied natural gas project, even as Gov. Bill Walker has said he’s comfortable with it. Legislators are scheduled to hear a project update Monday. In a recent report to lawmakers, consultant Nikos Tsafos outlined challenges threatening the project’s potential…
Alaska protesters join women’s marches amid subzero temps
Protesters dusted in snow and bundled against subzero temperatures were among those who marched in Alaska to show solidarity with the women’s march on Washington. Pink hats dotted the Anchorage crowd Saturday as marchers pushed through a winter storm and held signs with slogans including “Women’s rights are human rights.” Fairbanks protesters faced temperatures that…
Heavy snow collapses sports facility dome
Heavy snow has collapsed the roof of an Anchorage sports complex. The Dome is closed and all events have been postponed until repairs can be made. Pressurized air along with cables and pipes support the dome. Officials had evacuated the building when the roof started to sag. It collapsed Saturday night. A statement from facility…
Blizzard warning issued for Unalaska area
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the Unalaska area for Sunday. The Unalaska Department of Public Safety released a statement Saturday saying winds up to 80 mph and heavy snow will produce white-out conditions in the city on the Aleutian Islands. Officials urge residents to secure loose objects that could be…