The mine’s operator, Teck Alaska, Inc., has paid nearly half a million dollars for hazardous waste violations.
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6 dead in fire at Noorvik home
“It is believed that one adult female and five children were in the residence at the time of the fire,” troopers wrote.
Yamaha will stop selling snowmachines in North America
The company said it aimed to grow its business through more environmentally friendly motors
Ongoing internet outage hamstrings 911, other vital services in Northwest Alaska
The outage is affecting everything from emergency dispatch to EBT cards and payroll.
Internet outage closes government offices, businesses and university campus in Kotzebue
It could be two months until services are restored to normal.
A large fish that fills freezers in Northwest Alaska could be in danger
Warming waters and permafrost thaw could lead to population declines.