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Fairbanks Residents Wake Thursday To Minus 41
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the low temperature Thursday morning at the airport was minus 41 degrees, three degrees colder than Christmas morning.
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Woman Accused Of Ramming Trooper Vehicle
Dona Carnahan is charged with assault, failure to stop at an officer's direction, criminal mischief, driving under the influence and possessing a weapon while intoxicated.
More Than 700 Alaskans Sign Up For Health Coverage
More Alaskans are signing up as the deadline to enroll in the government health care plan looms.
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Alaska Flags To Be Lowered For Former State Rep
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell has ordered state flags to be lowered Thursday in memory of a former lawmaker.
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Person Found Dead After Wasilla House Fire
Alaska State Troopers say a person has been found dead after a fire destroyed house in Wasilla.
Proposed Rule Would Allow VPSOs To Carry Guns
Village public safety officers in Alaska’s interior say they should be able to carry guns while on the job.
Oiled Birds Wash Ashore On St. Lawrence Island
Two dead, oil - covered seagulls have been found off the coast of St. Lawrence Island. In a release issued today [Friday], the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation says that the two freshly dead birds were discovered by off shore hunters on December 10.
Legislation Would Reject Pay Raise For Governor
House Democratic lawmakers plan to introduce legislation rejecting proposed pay raises for Alaska's governor and other top state officials.
Report: 398 Alaskans Pick Marketplace Plans
Government figures show 398 Alaskans signed up for private health insurance during the first two months of the online marketplace.
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Preliminary Report Reveals Few Details In St. Mary’s Crash
An Alaska commuter plane in which four people died last month had changed course from one small Alaska village to another because of deteriorating weather.
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Alaska Man Loses Appeal Over Park Dispute
A federal judge has dismissed the appeal of an Alaska man convicted of charges stemming from a 2010 run-in with park rangers in the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. Jim Wilde was arrested after failing to stop his boat for a safety inspection on the Yukon River.
Scientist Reprimanded Over Emails Settles Case
An Alaska scientist whose observations of drowned polar bears helped galvanize the global warming movement has retired as part of a settlement with a federal agency.
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Strong Sockeye Run Predicted
Alaska state fishery managers are predicting a strong sockeye salmon run in Upper Cook Inlet next year.
Musk Oxen Make Bethel Appearance
Alaska State Troopers say musk oxen have been seen in and around the Bethel area, and people should keep their distance. Troopers say the musk oxen have been seen near homes, on winter trails and near the local waterfront.
Officials Documenting Wreckage of St. Marys’ Crash
The chief of the agency's Alaska office, Clint Johnson, said an investigator with the NTSB and another from the Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday reached the site where a single-engine aircraft went down near the village of St. Marys.
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Four Dead in Southwest Alaska Plane Crash
A plane crash near the remote western Alaska village of Saint Marys killed four of the 10 people aboard, including an infant boy, an Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman said Saturday.
Office Delays Start of Registering for Flood Assistance
The state disaster office has pushed back the start date for those affected by the October Kenai flooding to register for individual grant assistance.
Replacing Ferry is Board’s Top Priority
The chairman of the Marine Transportation Advisory Board says replacing the troubled Tustumena ferry is the board's top priority. The Tustumena was out of commission for nearly a year.
Riley Plaintiffs, Dems Rule Out Redistricting Appeal
The legal fight over Alaska’s redistricting plan may be nearing an end. Jason Gazewood, an attorney for Fairbanks-area plaintiffs George Riley and Ronald Dearborn, says they do not plan to appeal a decision approving the latest map.
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Family of Man Shot By Anchorage Police Sues
The family of man fatally shot by Anchorage police is suing the police department, officers and the city, claiming reckless, excessive force was used.
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