The Coast Guard says four people have been safely airlifted from a disabled fishing vessel in heavy seas Friday. Petty Officer 1st Class Bill Colclough said the initial call came early Thursday from the fishing vessel, Lady Gudny, asking for more fuel filters. A helicopter crew attempted to deliver extra fuel filters but rough seas…
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Study documents tree species’ decline due to climate warming
A study documenting mortality of yellow cedar trees in Alaska and British Columbia concludes the future is gloomy for the species valued for its commercial and cultural uses. The study recorded death due to root freeze on 7 percent of the tree’s range. Researchers say additional mortality is likely over the next 50 years as…
Residents warned after 2 home invasions in Fairbanks
Alaska State Troopers are warning Fairbanks residents to lock their doors after two home invasions west of the city. Troopers shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday received a report of theft inside a home on York Avenue. The thief entered through an unlocked door while the residents were sleeping and stole cash. The suspect walked past…
Borough faces rising cost of dock repairs at Port Mackenzie
Repairs at Port MacKenzie are adding up to millions in costs for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Port director Marc Van Dongen told Alaska Public Media that a planned permanent repair in 2017 may cost another $1.5 million on top of money already spent. He said an insurance payment and previously appropriate emergency funds will help the…
Bethel hires new city manager
Bethel’s acting city manager will officially take over the job Jan. 2. KYUK-AM reports Pete Williams accepted the position during a recent meeting. He will permanently replace Ann Capela, who cut her contract a year short. Williams started filling in for Capela in September. Mayor Rick Robb said Williams has been asking the right questions,…
Fairbanks police arrest 2 suspects in Dec. 13 shooting
Fairbanks police have arrested two people suspected of involvement in a shooting two weeks ago that left a man seriously wounded. Police say 19-year-old Curtis Frary and 21-year-old Niikia Brown are charged with felony assault in the shooting of 28-year-old Lawrence Perdue. A witness called police just before 10:30 p.m. Dec. 13 to report four…