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September 2026

TCC will hold a November summit on what villages told it this summer

Tanana Chiefs Conference will hold a November summit on priorities its chief gathered during summer visits to seven Interior villages.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min read
Interior Alaska
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August 2026

Doyon shareholders must update their address or miss a distribution

Several hundred Doyon shareholders won't get a distribution until they update their mailing address. Check the Undeliverable Mail List at doyon.com.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Alaska
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A 675-mile snowmachine patrol reached nine Interior villages

Tanana Chiefs Conference officers ran a 675-mile snowmachine patrol across nine Interior villages, part of a push to extend law enforcement to remote Alaska.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews3mo ago1 min read
Interior Alaska
Cover image for article: A 675-mile snowmachine patrol reached nine Interior villages

July 2026

Yentna River forecast to crest above flood stage tonight

The Yentna River near Lake Creek is set to crest above flood stage Wednesday night, sending water into several cabins — in a roadless area reachable only by bush plane and boat.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
Yentna River near Lake Creek, Alaska
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Helicopter sinks in Chelatna Lake; bystander pulls both survivors from water

A helicopter sank in Chelatna Lake near Skwentna on Sunday after a boater pulled both occupants from the water; both survived with minor injuries.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago1 min read
Chelatna Lake, Alaska
Cover image for article: Helicopter sinks in Chelatna Lake; bystander pulls both survivors from water

A river dropped just in time to save the cabins near Chicken

The Polly Fire smoldered near Chicken for a week — but the real obstacle was the river. When the Fortymile finally dropped, crews rushed in to wrap the cabins in sprinklers.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews4mo ago2 min read
Fortymile Mining District, Interior Alaska
Cover image for article: A river dropped just in time to save the cabins near Chicken

May 2026

DOT&PF seeks airport land amendments in Koyukuk, St. Marys, Central, Chalkyitsik

Alaska Department of Transportation posted airport land notices in May 2026 for Koyukuk, St. Marys, Central, and Chalkyitsik. Check the state online public notices system for comment deadlines and full terms.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago1 min read

Dunleavy declares disaster for Interior spring flooding

Governor Dunleavy declared a disaster for spring flooding in Interior Alaska, activating state aid programs. Residents can register for assistance through July 11.

Maggie AlaskaNewsby Maggie AlaskaNews5mo ago2 min read
Fairbanks, Alaska
Cover image for article: Dunleavy declares disaster for Interior spring flooding