McGrath News

Another gold rush seems to be under way in Alaska. The state's gold production last year - 800,000 ounces - was the highest since 1916.

Recently, a few biologists at the Alaska Bird Observatory made an observation about our autumn.

Twelve people who were homeless or familiar with life on the streets have died outdoors in Anchorage this spring and summer, most of them in woods and parks.

Twelve people who were homeless or familiar with life on the streets have died outdoors in Anchorage this spring and summer, most of them in woods and parks.

The Kuskokwim River is the second largest river in our state, but with changes and development happening along it, the future health of the river is uncertain.

Tough and resilient as he is, Alaska mountain biker extraordinaire Peter Basinger is swearing off the Tour Divide, a 2,745-mile solo off-road bike race from Banff, Alberta, to Mexico.

Sarah Palin: She's everywhere! She's everywhere! Dillingham, Kotzebue, McGrath, Unalakleet! Uh, gov, what was that resignation day talk about lame ducks flying all over on the state's dime? UP -- Alaska Railroad: Spencer Glacier whistle stop delights travelers, makes money.

MOVING: She visits McNeil river, Unalakleet and other areas. Published: July 17th, 2009 09:53 PM Last Modified: July 17th, 2009 10:25 PM Gov.

Monday, July 13, 2009 Gross-Out of the Year Oh, right, hey! I almost forgot I had a blog! The NY Times has a great Sarah Roundup today about the events which brought about her resignation.

Published: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 5:10 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 5:10 a.m. This article was reported by Jim Rutenberg from New York and Serge F. Kovaleski from Wasilla and Anchorage, Alaska.

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin last week at a signing event in the village of McGrath, Alaska.

Fox News reports federal government funds a new $21 million airport for an Alaskan town with 46 residents.

Gov. Sarah Palin spent another day on the move in far-flung locations Wednesday at a time when many Alaskans remain mystified over her decision to step down and not finish out her first term.

Don't box in cyclist Pat Irwin. When Irwin finds that a bike race no longer suits his age, ability or interests, his answer is simple and effective.

The blurb: Volume I is the most complete and accurate telling of how the fabled Iditarod Trail came to be.

For decades, Alaskans have numbed themselves to the shock and oddity of the state and federal expenditures that fall all around us.

Transferring more than 150 million acres from federal to state and private ownership taking longer than originally thought The Associated Press The federal Bureau of Land Management has filed public notice to convey more than 554,000 acres to a handful of Alaska village and regional Native corporations.

An interior Alaska community with just 46 residents is in line for a new $21 million airport.

State forest fire officials have pulled back crews from the Broken Snowshoe wildfire near McGrath.

Fairbanks is experiencing a historic stretch of dry weather, but the parched conditions still aren't translating into a big early fire season.