Pilot under investigation after plane crashes into icy Alaskan lake with two young daughters aboard
Initially, their rescuer thought he had spotted the wreckage of a downed plane. But as he got closer, he realized the three ...
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Local legislators emphasize wise navigation on bumpy state and federal policy highways during town hall
Staying in their lanes is the most effective way of navigating through a snarl of situations people say are spinning out of ...
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As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions
An earth scientist explains the impact that ice loss can have on the stability of the surrounding mountain slopes and glacial lakes.
Good Samaritan pilot rescues father, 2 young daughters from downed plane on Alaskan lake
Initially, their rescuer thought he had spotted the wreckage of a downed plane. But as he got closer, he realized the three ...
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Canadian company pushes forward with plans for new gold mine in Juneau
The project is called the New Amalga Gold Deposit and it’s being led by Grande Portage Resources, a Vancouver-based mineral ...
Alaska cruises are more popular than ever. Locals say there can be too much of a good thing.
Alaska cruises are booming in popularity. In Juneau, the state's capital and cruise hub, some locals have had enough.
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US Coast Guard Cutter Munro stops in Juneau as it begins its patrol
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro offered public tours in Juneau on Tuesday before departing to conduct flight operations ...
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Portable Southeast will soon leave Wrangell and head to other coastal communities
Portable Southeast, a traveling art exhibit that will visit six different communities in 2025, is in its second year. It's a ...
Probe continues in misuse of student license for pilot whose plane was submerged in icy Alaska lake
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal investigation into misuse of a student pilot’s license continues for an Alaska man who ...
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Social Security changes require in-person verification
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making changes that could impact many Alaskans. Starting March 31, people will ...
Federal staffers slated to return to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
According to the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), the Forest Service last week were told that it could offer laid-off employees at the visitor center their jobs back.
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Alaska corrections officials testify on in-custody deaths, mitigation efforts
DOC officials attributed more in-custody deaths to “natural causes,” like illness and chronic disease, and say they’re ...