DEC rejects railroad's proposal to spray herbicide
The State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a decision against allowing the Alaska Railroad to spray over 500 miles of railbed with chemical herbicides. While an appeal is possible, it
The State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a decision against allowing the Alaska Railroad to spray over 500 miles of railbed with chemical herbicides. While an appeal is possible, it is unlikely.
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Susitna Writer's Voice - October 19th, 2026, Acceptance pt 2 by Ruth Wood and Kathy Trump
This is the second of a new 3-part Susitna Writer's Voice featuring a story written and read by Kathy Trump and Ruth Wood.
Port MacKenzie Project Re-Energized With Federal Funds
The rail extension will connect the port to the main railroad line in Houston
Double Fatal Car Crash in Trapper Creek
Two Fairbanks residents died in a head-on collision on the Parks Highway in Trapper Creek on Monday, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Residents worry that a proposed land transfer near Houston could open the door to data centers
Some community members fear the transfer could limit their ability to use the land and bring in unwanted forms of development.