The state is continuing its mission to privatize Palmer’s Mt. McKinley Meat and Sausage plant.
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No injuries reported after three Kobuk buildings catch fire
No injuries are reported Sunday after three buildings caught fire in the community of Kobuk.
Suspect arrested for stealing Forestry Division truck, trailer
A spokesman for the Alaska Division of Forestry says the agency is assessing what it’s missing after a man broke into two fenced state parking lots Sunday in Fairbanks and drove off with a state truck and trailer.
Aniak man charged in robbery, assault
Alaska State Troopers in Aniak received a report of a possible robbery at the A.C. store at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Glen Morgan, 33, of Aniak allegedly entered the store and demanded cigarettes, producing a large kitchen knife during the interaction.
Air National Guard search for missing pilot
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…
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…