Latest North Pole Alaska News Reports
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Fairbanks woman dies following car crash in North Pole
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- Nov 02, 2023 06:59am
A Fairbanks woman died Wednesday morning following a car crash in North Pole. According to an Alaska State Trooper dispatch, two cars collided near Badger Road in North Pole around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday ... Read More
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Motorcycle crash in North Pole sends rider to hospital
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Aug 05, 2026 3:10pm
Alaska State Troopers are investigating a motorcycle crash in North Pole that sent one person to the hospital after a collision at Badger and Peede. Read More
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North Pole woman gets 21-year prison sentence in fentanyl overdose death connected to deadly trafficking ring
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- Aug 04, 2026 5:00pm
Samantha Pearson, 39, sold a fatal dose of the drug to a 32-year-old man from North Pole in 2022, according to a federal case against her. Read More
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Motorcyclist killed in Salcha crash near milepost 329
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- May 18, 2026 3:04pm
Alaska State Troopers say a 47-year-old North Pole man died in a motorcycle crash in Salcha after attempting to pass a pickup in a no-passing zone on a blind corner. Read More
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North Pole teen dies in motorcycle crash
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- May 02, 2026 10:15pm
A 19-year-old from North Pole has died after a vehicle collision, according to Alaska State Troopers. A motorcycle slid into an SUV Friday around 8:30 p.m. near North Pole at the intersection of ... Read More
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North Pole woman sentenced for drunk driving crash that killed soldier
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Mar 26, 2026 4:21pm
Brianna Lapp of North Pole was sentenced to 22 years in prison for a drunk driving crash that killed PFC Arturo Gomez, a soldier at Fort Wainwright in 2024 after ... Read More
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North Pole Woman Sentenced to 17 Years for Events Involving DUI Fatality of Ft. Wainwright Soldier
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Mar 21, 2026 08:01am
On Mon 16, 2026, Superior Court Judge Brent Bennett sentenced Brianna Lapp, 33, of North Pole, to 22 years with 5 years suspended and 7 years of probation for events that culminated in the death of ... Read More
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North Pole woman sentenced in crash that killed Ft Wainwright soldier
- Alaska
- Fort Wainwright
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Mar 19, 2026 3:13pm
Brianna Lapp, 33, was sentenced to 22 years with 5 suspended after a DUI crash on the Steese Highway killed PFC Arturo Gomez. She will serve 17 years and face ... Read More
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Alaska DUI crash kills soldier on duty, driver gets 22 years
- Alaska
- Wainwright
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Mar 18, 2026 5:01pm
A North Pole woman was sentenced to 22 years in prison with five years suspended for a high-speed drunken-driving crash that tore through traffic outside Fort Wainwright and killed a soldier working ... Read More
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Deadly head-on crash in North Pole kills one, investigation ongoing
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- Oct 15, 2025 10:06am
Alaska State Troopers are investigating a fatal crash in North Pole. 37-year-old Timothy Valentine died after losing control on Old Richardson Highway and colliding head-on with another vehicle. The o ... Read More
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North Pole man killed in head-on collision
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- Oct 14, 2025 08:49am
NORTH POLE, Alaska (KTVF) - A 37-year-old North Pole man was killed in a head-on car collision on Old Richardson Highway Monday, according to Alaska State Trooper dispatch. Read More
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Names of officers released in fatal Delta Junction shooting
- Alaska
- Delta Junction
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jan 09, 2020 4:00pm
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A North Pole ... Jr, 59, died Tuesday in the shooting by officers, troopers said. Delta Junction is at the crossroads of the Alaska and Richardson highways about 95 miles ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jun 27, 2025 08:14am
A school bus carrying more than 40 cruise passengers collided with an SUV in Alaska on Thursday. Read More
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Used cars for sale near North Pole, AK
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- Jun 16, 2025 4:07pm
Shop used vehicles in North Pole, AK for sale at Cars.com. Research, compare, and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 201 vehicles in North Pole, AK. Read More
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Alaska School Bus Driver Arrested for DUI, Firearm Possession
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Apr 04, 2025 10:55am
A school bus driver in North Pole, Alaska, was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and possessing firearms. The Alaska Department of Public Safety released a statement regarding an ... Read More
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North Pole school bus driver arrested for DUI, firearm possession
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- Apr 01, 2025 3:04pm
Alaska State Troopers arrested a North Pole school bus driver on Thursday for driving under the influence of drugs and possessing two loaded firearms while driving the bus. Durham School Services told ... Read More
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DOT places weight load restriction on Richardson Highway bridge
- Alaska
- Fort Richardson
- source: Bing
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- Nov 01, 2024 07:15am
The Alaska Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it will place weight restrictions on the Richardson Highway MP 346 bridges near North Pole. The decision could adversely impact major un ... Read More
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Feds chop Richardson Highway bridge replacement in decision on amendment to Alaska's transportation funding plan
- Alaska
- Fort Richardson
- source: Bing
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- Oct 03, 2024 12:26pm
Near North Pole, the Richardson Highway Milepost 346 project aims to eliminate the southbound and northbound bridges, putting in a single structure split by a jersey barrier. Read More
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Construction Report: Revamping Woll Road
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Aug 12, 2024 7:16pm
The Alaska Dept. of transportation is reworking Woll road to make it safer and more accessible for both vehicles and pedestrians. Read More
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North Pole woman indicted on 9 charges in death of Fort Wainwright soldier
- Alaska
- Fort Wainwright
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Aug 05, 2024 07:15am
A Fairbanks grand jury indicted a woman Thursday for fatally hitting a Fort Wainwright soldier while driving under the influence. Read More
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Timber Sale, Nursing Permit Bills Signed into Law
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Jul 31, 2024 2:55pm
Governor Mike Dunleavy signed legislation addressing healthcare, timber sales, military affairs, and motor vehicles. Read More
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Badger Road collision ends in fatality
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jun 06, 2024 3:39pm
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - On Saturday, June 1, Alaska State Troopers (AST) responded to a vehicle collision at Badger Road and Old Badger Road in North Pole, which involved a child on a bicycle and a ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jun 04, 2024 7:58pm
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - On Saturday, June 1, Alaska State Troopers (AST) responded to a vehicle collision at Badger Road and Old Badger Road in North Pole, which involved a child on a bicycle and a ... Read More
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Burning operations planned on military training lands near Fairbanks, North Pole to reduce wildfire threat
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- May 02, 2024 07:01am
Smoke may be visible northeast of Eielson Air Force Base and off Richardson Highway FAIRBANKS, ALASKA - Starting as early as Thursday, May 2, the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS ... Read More
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AROUND ALASKA: New Bike Path, Tribal Canoes, and Smokejumpers!
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- May 02, 2024 5:00pm
Alaska lawmakers have passed a bill to name a bike path in Fairbanks after a cyclist who was tragically killed. It was in November of 2022 when Matt Glover was struck by a vehicle while on his daily ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Apr 30, 2024 8:25pm
Smoke may be visible during the burning operations from Eielson Air Force Base, Chena Hot Springs Road, Salcha and the Richardson Highway. Even though smoke may be visible, the effects will be ... Read More
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AROUND ALASKA: Dangerous Fire, Winter Gear Wanted + Adopt an Animal!
- Alaska
- Fairbanks
- source: Bing
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- Jan 19, 2024 08:19am
There was a vehicle fire and fuel tank explosion in North Pole. The Zach Gordon Youth Center is in need of winter gear. And with Valentine's Day now less than ... Read More
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Cheap Apartments in North Pole, AK
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- Nov 14, 2023 4:00pm
Photos coming soon* Close to the heart of North Pole, just across the highway from the Santa Claus House! Located at the Beaver Lake Resort, this cozy apartment features a full kitchen and bathroom, ... Read More
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'A real tight-knit group:' Military unit mourns after 2 soldiers killed in Alaska vehicle crash
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Oct 19, 2023 07:32am
Seventeen soldiers were in the vehicle. Pennell said responders from the Alaska State Troopers, North Pole Fire Department personnel, and Eielson Air Force Base arrived to the scene to help. First ... Read More
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Is Chicken, Alaska, Worth Visiting?
- Alaska
- Chicken
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 28, 2023 05:56am
Alaska has its own unique cities: Unalaska, North Pole, and Chicken. Yes, Chicken, Alaska, is a real town! It's a pretty important town along the Top of the World Highway, too, because it's one of the ... Read More
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Jewelry scam investigation widens
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Sep 19, 2023 00:45am
Authorities says jewelry scammers are now targeting people in both North Pole and Fairbanks. Photos show the suspects and some of their vehicles in Fairbanks. Read More
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- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Aug 09, 2023 07:46am
Tuesday's preliminary report contained no indication of what caused the helicopter to crash into a lake in clear conditions on July 20. Read More
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Permafrost expert and military pilot among 4 killed in a helicopter crash on Alaska's North Slope
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jul 29, 2023 08:30am
of North Pole, Alaska, all perished last week when the 1996 Bell 206 helicopter they were in crashed into a lake while they were on a scientific mission. The three passengers were employees of ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jul 25, 2023 05:57am
Ronald Daanen, 51, and Justin Germann, 27, both from Fairbanks; Tori Moore, 26, of South Bend, Indiana; and pilot Bernard '?Tony'? Higdon, 48, of North Pole, Alaska, all perished last week when the 1996 ... Read More
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Permafrost expert and military pilot among 4 killed in a helicopter crash on Alaska's North Slope
- Alaska
- Big Lake
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jul 25, 2023 02:05am
Ronald Daanen, 51, and Justin Germann, 27, both from Fairbanks; Tori Moore, 26, of South Bend, Indiana; and pilot Bernard '?Tony'? Higdon, 48, of North Pole, Alaska, all perished last week when the 1996 ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Jul 24, 2023 9:21pm
As the National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska Regional Office investigates Thursday's fatal helicopter on the North Slope, family and friends of the victims are dealing with loss. Read More
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South Bend resident killed in Alaska helicopter crash
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jul 23, 2023 6:41pm
The dead were identified by the North Slope Police Department as Ronald Daanen, 51, and Justin Germann, 27, both from Fairbanks; Tori Moore, 26, of South Bend, Indiana; and pilot Bernard '?Tony'? Higdon ... Read More
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Officials identify pilot and 3 state workers killed in helicopter crash on Alaska's North Slope
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- Jul 23, 2023 1:36pm
A dive team working Sunday morning at the lake where the aircraft crashed recovered the bodies of the four who died, including the pilot and three state workers doing field survey work in the area. Read More
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Construction Report: Bypassing train tracks on the Richardson Highway
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Jun 12, 2023 7:02pm
DOT is aiming to bypass railroad crossings on the Richardson Highway by building an overpass between Fairbanks and North Pole. Read More
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Troopers Investigate the Theft of Two Vehicles Taken from Hurst Road in North Pole
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- May 25, 2023 05:45am
Alaska State Troopers responded to a burglary report in North Pole reporting two vehicles stolen and other items. Troopers opened an investigation at the location on Hurst Road and spoke to the caller ... Read More
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2023 DOT project plans for Interior Alaska
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- May 09, 2023 6:39pm
F AIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) has over 24 projects planned for the 2023 interior construction season. Many of the project focus on improving highways. Read More
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Finding fault with Manh Choh ore haul route
- Alaska
- Route 3
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Mar 09, 2023 09:46am
The Kinross proposal of hauling ore from Tetlin on the Alaska Highway, through Delta, Salcha, North Pole, Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway, and on the Steese Highway to Fort Knox ... Read More
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Three Bears Alaska to build North Pole grocery / retail complex
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Jan 09, 2023 11:14am
Three Bears Alaska will begin construction this spring on a grocery store and other outlets on a 25-site off Buzby Road, just west of the Richardson Highway. (From City of North Pole) Wasilla-based ... Read More
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North Pole man fined multiple times for displaying Christmas lights on his vehicle, goes to court
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Dec 30, 2022 10:08am
Every holiday season, Doordasher Keith Fons displays Christmas lights on his vehicles.On October 24, he was cited by the North Pole Police Department for '?use of lights in colors not authorized.'? Over ... Read More
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North Pole driver dies after tractor-trailer struck his truck
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
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- Dec 12, 2022 06:54am
A North Pole man died in a collision Friday morning when a tractor-trailer struck his truck, troopers say. The Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks were called at about 7 a.m. to the intersection of ... Read More
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North Pole man killed in Friday collision
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Dec 11, 2022 06:00am
A vehicle collision left one North Pole resident dead Friday morning, according to an Alaska State Trooper dispatch. Read More
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How a Solar Storm Could Bring Your Plane Crashing Down
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Nov 28, 2022 01:41am
A passenger jet is flying steadily over Alaska when the pilot notices that the coordinates ... Awareness has grown since the late 1990s thanks to the drastic increase in flights over the North Pole, a ... Read More
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North Pole Teen Suffers Fatality in Tuesday North Pole Structure Fire
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Nov 11, 2022 08:49am
Alaska State Troopers report that the cause of Tuesday's fatal structural fire in North Pole was deemed accidental and caused by heat lamps near a chicken coop at the rear of the residence. The North ... Read More
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North Pole Teens Suffers Fatality in Tuesday North Pole Structure Fire
- Alaska
- North Pole
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Nov 11, 2022 08:48am
Alaska State Troopers report that the cause of Tuesday's fatal structural fire in North Pole was deemed accidental and caused by heat lamps near a chicken coop at the rear of the residence. The North ... Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Oct 20, 2022 10:34am
Alaska State Troopers revealed on Thursday morning that a driver who was the subject of a traffic stop on Sunday morning had killed himself rather than comply with trooper commands to step out of his ... Read More
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