The Alaska National Guard is searching in Lake Clark National Park for a pilot and downed plane. Military officials said in a statement that it is believed the missing pilot and Pilatus Porter turbo prop aircraft departed Lake Hood in Anchorage Friday evening to deliver fuel to Lake Clark Lodge. Controllers received a distress signal…
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Alaska brightens ConocoPhillips earnings report
Alaska is a bright spot in ConocoPhillips’ third-quarter earnings. The Alaska Journal of Commerce reports the region was alone in bringing in positive cash flow for a company with third-quarter losses totaling $1.04 billion worldwide. Chief Financial Officer Don Wallette Jr. told investors the company cut operating expenses and has taken other steps. He said…
The Latest: Shot officer dies after surgery complications
Fairbanks police say an officer who was shot last week has died. Police say Sgt. Allen Brandt died Friday after complications from surgery the day before. Brandt pulled over to talk to a man walking on a street early on Oct. 16. Authorities say Anthony G. Jenkins-Alexie shot the officer five times, stole his gun…
The Latest: Alaska’s first marijuana shop opens to long line
Alaska’s first marijuana store is now in business, drawing a crowd from all over the state. Herbal Outfitters’ owner Richard Ballow says his store in Valdez accepted customers as planned Saturday, at “high noon.” He says more than 250 people were waiting in line to get in his shop. Ballow says customers came from as…
The Latest: Libertarian VP candidate Weld supports Murkowski
Libertarian vice presidential candidate Bill Weld says he supports Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski in her re-election bid in Alaska. Weld is in Alaska on a two-day campaign trip. In an interview Friday, the former Massachusetts governor says he has worked with Murkowski and is impressed with her. The Libertarian candidate for Senate in Alaska is…
Iditarod adjusts communications rule
The Iditarod’s new communications rule will stay largely intact despite opposition. KTVA-TV reports mushers will be able to carry two-way communication devices as well as GPS and tracking gear, but must have Iditarod Trail Committee approval to use the technology to contact the media. Board members decided Friday to remove a part of the rule…