Anchorage Daily News -- State News

Pebble, foes play high-dollar hardball

ldemer@adn.com (LISA DEMER) — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:50:57 AKDT

Four years ago, a disgruntled contractor for opponents of a proposed Pebble mine sold insider emails, donor lists, bank records and other information to the Pebble Partnership for $50,000, an…

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Players in the Pebble wars

Anchorage () — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:31:10 AKDT

Key players in the Pebble wars…

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Mine development the backdrop to legal warfare

Anchorage () — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:30:36 AKDT

Mine development the backdrop to legal warfare…

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Businesses and organizations involved in the fight over Pebble

Anchorage () — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:30:03 AKDT

Businesses and organizations involved in the fight over Pebble…

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Alaska volcano shoots lava up hundreds of feet

Associated Press (DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP) — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:09:14 AKDT

Alaska's remote Pavlof Volcano was shooting lava hundreds of feet into the air, but its ash plume was thinning Saturday and no longer making it dangerous for airplanes to fly…

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Alaska volcano shoots lava up hundreds of feet

Associated Press (DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP) — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:59:15 AKDT

Alaska's remote Pavlof Volcano has been shooting lava hundreds of feet into the air, but its ash plume is thinning and is no longer making it dangerous for airplanes to…

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Firm criticized in Fairbanks bus safety report

The Associated Press () — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:34:13 AKDT

A former Alaska State Trooper criticized the company that oversees student transportation for the Fairbanks North Star Borough District, saying the firm had a lax approach to bus safety before…

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Alaska toddler dies after ATV crash

The Associated Press () — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:13:23 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers are investigating the death of a toddler who died several days after being involved in an ATV crash.

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Alaska gold miners optimistic despite dropping prices

The Associated Press () — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:16:54 AKDT

Alaska gold miners and refineries remain optimistic despite dropping gold prices.

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Permafrost changes plans for cemetery

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (SAM FRIEDMAN) — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:14:12 AKDT

Permafrost will prevent the construction of a Fairbanks veterans cemetery at a site off Gold Mine Trail, but there are still plans to have the project out to bid this…

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Psychiatrist retires commuted to Ketchikan

Ketchikan Daily News (ANDREW SHEELER) — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:09:13 AKDT

After 34 years of working at Ketchikan's Gateway Center for Human Services, including 10 years as medical director, Wandal William Winn is calling it a day.

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Kodiak postmaster heads to Puerto Rico

Kodiak Daily Mirror (NICOLE KLAUSS) — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:09:13 AKDT

Kodiak postmaster William Kersch will soon call a new island home.

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Poet tries crowdsourcing to visit AK ghost village

Associated Press (RACHEL D'ORO) — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:09:13 AKDT

Joan Naviyuk Kane feels the pull of an ancestral place where she's never been, a crumbling ghost village built on stilts across the rocky face of a remote western Alaska…

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Archaeology curator applicant to give talk

The Associated Press () — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:29:12 AKDT

An anthropologist seeking a job as archaeology curator at the University of Alaska Museum of the North will speak at a public seminar on prehistoric subsistence next week.

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Yukon River ice jam, flooding damage 7 homes in Eagle

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (JEFF RICHARDSON) — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:35:41 AKDT

A Yukon River ice jam caused severe flooding early Friday morning in Eagle, resulting in significant damage to seven homes in the community.

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Alaska volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air

Associated Press (RACHEL D'ORO) — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:53:50 AKDT

One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles.

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Where have all the Denali wolves gone?

ldemer@adn.com (LISA DEMER) — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:23:58 AKDT

The lowest count of wolves in Denali National Park and Preserve in 26 years is causing alarm among wildlife advocates who fear the elimination of a no-trapping zone in 2010…

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Two Bering Sea pollock processors lied about catches, feds say

casey.grove@adn.com (CASEY GROVE) — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:36 AKDT

A Seattle-based seafood company faces more than $2 million in fines after its employees on two Bering Sea catcher-processor vessels tampered with scales used to weigh fish hauls, according to…

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Juneau Empire names new publisher

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:13 AKDT

The Juneau Empire has a new publisher.

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Snow, cold has delayed opening of Denali Highway

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:44:16 AKDT

Unusual snow and cold this spring has delayed the opening of the scenic Denali Highway.

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States to get initial money from Japanese gift

Associated Press (BECKY BOHRER) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:19 AKDT

The five West Coast states affected by debris from the 2011 tsunami in Japan are about to receive an initial $250,000 each from a $5 million gift from Japan for…

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State appeals dismissal of roadless rule challenge

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:15 AKDT

The state of Alaska is appealing the dismissal of its challenge to a federal roadless rule in national forests.

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Yukon River breakup causing flooding in Eagle

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:48:40 AKDT

Breakup on the Yukon River has begun and there is flooding in Eagle, a small community of fewer than 100 people in eastern Alaska near the border with Canada.

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Man accused of Coast Guard killings wants release

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:52:57 AKDT

A man accused of killing two men at the Coast Guard station on Kodiak Island wants to be released from custody as he awaits trial.

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Earthquake felt in Homer

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:12:59 AKDT

A light earthquake was felt in Homer.

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States with tsunami debris to get small payout from Japanese fund

Associated Press (BECKY BOHRER) — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:06:18 AKDT

West Coast states affected by debris from the 2011 tsunami in Japan are about to receive an initial $250,000 each from a $5 million gift from Japan for cleanup.

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Alaska unemployment rate falls again

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:47:58 AKDT

Alaska's unemployment rate continues to fall, hitting a preliminary 6 percent last month.

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NPS seeks public comment on park protection plans

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:12:57 AKDT

The National Park Service is taking public comment on draft land protection plans for two Alaska parks.

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Bethel woman gets 22 years for killing boyfriend

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:07:04 AKDT

A Bethel woman will serve 22 years in prison for killing her boyfriend. Brenda Evans was sentenced earlier this month for the death of Charles Beaver. She earlier this year…

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Alaska video details rural airports

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:27:56 AKDT

Alaska transportation officials say the second video of a two-part series focuses on the challenges of building and maintaining rural airports in the state.

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State to recover $376K in Medicaid case

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:07:57 AKDT

The state of Alaska is expected to share in a $500-million settlement over state and federal allegations that an India-based pharmaceutical manufacturer distributed adulterated drugs.

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Alaska man runs onto frozen lake to avoid jail

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:32:58 AKDT

Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest…

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Jail or frozen lake: man first picks lake

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:07:57 AKDT

Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest…

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Pavlof Volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air

Associated Press (RACHEL D'ORO) — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:39:36 AKDT

One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows.

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2 teens accused of placing fake bomb at Homer High

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:32:58 AKDT

Two teenagers have been arrested after allegedly leaving a fake bomb at Homer High School.

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Renovation work to soon start on Alaska Capitol

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:58 AKDT

Work should begin soon on the first phase of the Alaska Capitol overhaul.

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Agency to consider listing for Alaska lake seals

Associated Press (DAN JOLING) — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:52:59 AKDT

The National Marine Fisheries Service announced Thursday it will consider listing a population of harbor seals that live in a freshwater Alaska lake as a threatened or endangered species, a…

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Season's first fresh Copper River salmon arrives in Seattle

The Associated Press () — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:16:27 AKDT

The first planeload of Copper River salmon from Cordova landed Friday morning at Sea-Tac Airport, and Alaska Airlines pilots carried a 40-pound king to waiting chefs.

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Family of adventurers takes on Mauna Kea

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:42:58 AKDT

Biking to the top of the 13,796-foot Mauna Kea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island might seem like a daunting undertaking for many people, but it's just another adventure for a…

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Agency to consider listing Iliamna Lake seals as threatened

Associated Press (DAN JOLING) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:07:31 AKDT

The National Marine Fisheries Service announced Thursday it will consider listing a population of harbor seals that live in a freshwater Alaska lake as a threatened or endangered species, a…

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State, local officials dedicate harbor project

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:57:02 AKDT

State and local officials held a ribbon cutting to mark the first phase of improvements to a Juneau area harbor.

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Hunter enters plea in caribou-killing case

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:47:02 AKDT

The first of four hunters suspected of killing caribou along the Sheenjek River and failing to recover much of the meat has been convicted of one misdemeanor count in state…

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Alaska ferry system considers raising rates

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:12:05 AKDT

The Alaska Marine Highway System is considering raising its rates for traveling aboard the state's ferries in order to deal with a pared down operating budget approved by lawmakers this…

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UAF Bethel campus to host suicide alertness event

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:22:02 AKDT

The Bethel campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks is hosting a suicide alertness training event.

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Forest Service dedicating new lab in Juneau

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:07:01 AKDT

The U.S. Forest Service is dedicating its new forestry sciences laboratory in Juneau this weekend.

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Juneau pick new police chief

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:07:01 AKDT

City officials in Juneau have picked a new police chief.

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Firearm found at Valdez middle school

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:27:01 AKDT

The discovery of a firearm at a middle school in Valdez prompted officials to lock down all schools in the district.

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Anchorage Bike to Work Day scheduled for Friday

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:22:01 AKDT

Anchorage officials are expecting more bicycles on the road and fewer greenhouse gases in the air Friday.

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State closes Unit 23 muskox hunting season

The Associated Press () — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:04 AKDT

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is closing a muskox hunting season because of illegal killing of animals.

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Alaska guardsmen first group to summit Denali

The Associated Press () — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:25:00 AKDT

The first group to summit Mount McKinley this year included five members of the Alaska Air National Guard.

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Pavlof volcano continues to erupt with lava, ash

The Associated Press () — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:26:49 AKDT

A remote Alaska volcano continues to erupt, spewing lava and ash clouds.

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Group will sue feds to force polar bear recovery plan

Associated Press (DAN JOLING) — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:27:10 AKDT

An environmental group has given formal notice it will go to court to force the federal government to complete a recovery plan for threatened polar bears.

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Polar bear cub orphaned in Alaska lands at NY zoo

Associated Press (CAROLYN THOMPSON) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:56 AKDT

It may have been the most anticipated package ever delivered to the Buffalo Zoo: an orphaned polar bear cub that arrived Wednesday from Alaska and will spend the summer with…

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Burger index not good news for cities in Alaska, Hawaii

The Associated Press () — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:50:00 AKDT

Residents of Alaska and Hawaii always suspected they pay higher prices, and now the hamburger proves it.

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Norwegians moving dogs to Alaska for Iditarod

The News Tribune (ALEXIS KRELL) — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:47:01 AKDT

Yvonne Daabakk and her husband Kenneth weren't exactly sure how to get their team of 22 sled dogs from Norway to Alaska, but they knew they needed help and that…

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Parnell adopted into Eagle Killer Whale Clan

The Associated Press () — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:28:05 AKDT

Gov. Sean Parnell was adopted into the Eagle Killer Whale Clan of the Tlingit people during a ceremony in southeast Alaska.

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Borough approves money for UA Fairbanks recycling

The Associated Press () — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:47:00 AKDT

Fairbanks North Star Borough officials hope a $125,000 appropriation will be enough to keep a recycling drop-off center open at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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Kodiak area herring season slower than expected

The Associated Press () — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:53:20 AKDT

The herring season in the Kodiak archipelago is slower than expected.

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Orphaned polar bear cub arrives in N.Y.

Associated Press () — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:31:28 AKDT

A polar bear cub that was orphaned and rescued by a hunter in Alaska in March has arrived in Buffalo, where he will have a playmate at the city's zoo.

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Scientist takes close look at Sitka landslide

The Associated Press () — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:12:06 AKDT

A buildup of moisture in the soil likely caused a large landslide near the town of Sitka, according to a federal scientist who is taking a close look at Sunday's…

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