Bursting Ice Dam in Alaska Highlights Risks of Glacial Flooding August 9, 2023 By Becky Bohrer and Mark Thiessen The gray, two-story home with white trim toppled and slid, crashing into the river below as rushing waters carried off...
Glacial Dam Outburst in Alaska Eroded Riverbanks, Destroyed at Least 2 Buildings August 8, 2023 By Becky Bohrer Raging waters that ate away at riverbanks, destroyed at least two buildings and damaged others had receded Monday in Alaska`s...
Alaska Oil Project Construction Allowed as Lawsuits Play out April 5, 2023 By Becky Bohrer Construction can proceed related to a major oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope after a federal judge on Monday...
Psychiatrists in Alaska Settle Case Over Firings February 4, 2022 By Becky Bohrer A settlement has been reached with two psychiatrists who said they were wrongfully fired when Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy took...
Group Behind Alaska Cyberattack ‘Sophisticated,’ Agency Says August 9, 2021 By Becky Bohrer A “highly sophisticated group” known for cyberattacks against governmental and other entities is believed to be behind the attack this...
Alaska One of Few States to Allow Cannabis Lounges, but Pandemic Paused Plans June 23, 2021 By Becky Bohrer Regulators amid much fanfare in early 2020 approved two cannabis lounges in Alaska, making it one of the few states...
Alaska Court System Went Offline in Cybersecurity Incident May 10, 2021 By Becky Bohrer The chief justice of the Alaska Supreme Court said the court system did not receive a ransom demand or any...
Homes Destroyed in Multiple Alaska Mudslides December 4, 2020 By Becky Bohrer and Mark Thiessen Homes are believed to have been destroyed and at least two people are unaccounted for after multiple mudslides in the...
Anchorage Mayor Imposing New Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Cases July 24, 2020 By Becky Bohrer The mayor of Anchorage is limiting gathering sizes and the number of people allowed in bars, restaurants and entertainment venues...
Alaska Judge Declines to Block COVID-19 Aid to Businesses July 14, 2020 By Becky Bohrer A state court judge denied a Juneau man’s request to block distribution of federal coronavirus relief aid under expanded rules...