Bettles News

March 13, 1999 - A small fire caused an estimated $4,000 damage to a school under construction on Danby Street, city firefighters said.

The Alaska Department of Transportation said it will change how the Anchorage and Fairbanks international airports will be managed.

An Australian has been rescued in the wilds of Alaska, much to the ire of locals angry US taxpayers have foot the bill.

Although she was paid $210, the idea of renting a room and feeding a meal to Dave Roberts didn't sit well with Jamie Klaes, manager of the Bettles Lodge.

First it was the wolves. Now it's grizzly bears. This tiny village about 180 miles north of Fairbanks sits on edge because some grizzly bears still haven't denned for the winter.

RESCUED BROOKS RANGE HIKER RIDICULED : Even though she was paid $210, the idea of renting a room and feeding a meal to Dave Roberts didn't sit well with Jamie Klaes, manager of the Bettles Lodge.

Last year, it was wolves that terrorized residents in the small Brooks Range village of Bettles.