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"Devastating" Alaska landslide kills at least 1, prompts evacuations
A landslide in the city of Ketchikan in extreme southeast Alaska has killed at least one person and injured at least three, local officials said.It also prompted evacuation orders, damaged numerous homes and caused power outages, according to a statement from Borough Mayor Rodney Dial and Ketchikan Mayor Dave Kiffer.The person killed was identified as Sean Griffin, who worked as a senior maintenance technician for the City of Ketchikan Public Works, the city said in a statement Monday."It was his commitment to the community that caused him to respond to the call for assistance during his scheduled time off," the...
Tragic Accident: Texas Man Plummets To Death In Alaskan Waterfall
Texas is not known for large, cascading waterfalls, and our opportunities for river rafting are somewhat limited. It's not surprising that an adventurous soul would travel thousands of miles to experience the thrill of the water in Alaska. Sadly, that adventure ended tragically for one Texas man. Larry Keith Erwin,...
For the kelp of it: Rep. Sarah Vance’s mariculture bill signed by Gov. Dunleavy
Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 329 into law, providing help to Alaska’s fledgling aquatic farming industry. “We celebrate a milestone for Alaska’s mariculture industry—the signing of House Bill 329 into law, which marks more than just a victory for mariculture; it is a testament to our shared commitment to food sustainability and a prosperous future for Alaska,” said Rep. Sarah Vance, the bill’s sponsor.
Teen Mom’s Bristol Palin shares ‘gut-wrenching’ way son Tripp, 15, revealed he was ‘not coming home’
TEEN Mom’s Bristol Palin has opened up about the moment her son told her he was moving in with his father, Levi Johnston, in Alaska. The former reality star lives in Texas with her two daughters, Sailor Grace, eight, and Atlee Bay, seven, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Dakota Meyer, 36. Bristol’s oldest child, […]
Seawolves sweep Alumni in exhibition debut
ANCHORAGE (Aug. 24) – Senior outside hitters Katie Birtcil-Tipton and Bethany Tuchardt combined for 18 kills on .366 hitting Saturday to power the Alaska Anchorage volleyball team to a 25-19, 25-19, 25-20 exhibition victory over the Seawolf Alumni at the Alaska Airlines Center. Junior libero Madison Galloway collected team...
The shooting death of a 16-year-old girl by police is among a spate that’s upset Anchorage residents
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Easter Leafa was sitting under a blanket on her balcony with a knife when Anchorage police arrived, responding to a call for help from her family. Instead of showing her hands as told, they said, the 16-year-old girl stood and approached them with the blade. Two officers opened fire simultaneously, one […]
Anchorage’s Obed Vargas tallies 7th assist of MLS season for Seattle Sounders
When the MLS season started, Obed Vargas of Anchorage was still something of an unknown after two seasons. Now he’s one of the best midfielders in the league, and not just for his age. Only 19, Vargas continues to play at a level beyond his years and Saturday night...
Alaskans could repeal ranked choice voting in November
Alaska is one of a few states that has ranked choice voting as part of its elections, but a ballot measure in November could change that. In 2020, voters narrowly passed Ballot Measure 2, which instituted a nonpartisan top-four primary and ranked choice general election, but in 2024, a different Ballot Measure 2 would essentially […]
Alaska Republicans unite to defeat Peltola
Alaska Republicans are looking to avoid a repeat of the 2022 midterms, when they lost the state’s lone House seat to Rep. Mary Peltola (D) after the party failed to coalesce around a single opponent in the Last Frontier’s ranked-choice system. Peltola finished first in this week’s top-four nonpartisan primary, followed by Republicans Nick Begich and…
Alaska challenges Judge Gleason on creating Indian Country on a tiny lot in Juneau
On Friday, the State appealed U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason’s decision upholding a federal agency’s authority to take lands into trust in Alaska, creating a 787-square vacant lot in downtown Juneau into “Indian Country,” subject to federal law, not municipal or state law. “ANCSA eliminated...
Latest fatal landslide in Alaska kills 1 and injures 3 in Ketchikan, a popular cruise ship stop
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A landslide cut a path down a steep, thickly forested hillside and crashed into several homes in Ketchikan, killing one person and injuring three in the latest such disaster to strike mountainous southeast Alaska. The landslide Sunday afternoon prompted a mandatory evacuation of nearby homes...
Alaska governor declares disaster and evacuation ordered following landslide in Ketchikan
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska’s governor declared a disaster following a landslide that prompted an evacuation in the city of Ketchikan. The landslide around 4 p.m. Sunday damaged homes and infrastructure in the city, which was being aided by the State Emergency Operation Center, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a statement.
Late-game gamble with risky onside kick pays off for East T-birds in CIC clash
The East High football team rolled the dice late in Friday’s game and the risky decision paid off. Moments after taking their first lead of the night in the fourth quarter, the T-birds executed an onside kick to set up another score that paved the way for a 36-29 victory over the West Eagles.
Texas Man Accidently Roofied After Drinking His Wife’s Drink
A night out at a Houston bar turned into a nightmare for a husband who was mistakingly drugged instead of his wife. While enjoying a night out at a Montrose bar, Rudyard, Daniel, and Melissa Zuniga had a startling experience. “It was supposed to be just a normal night,” Daniel said.
Tragic Accident: Texas Man Plummets To Death In Alaskan Waterfall
Texas is not known for large, cascading waterfalls, and our opportunities for river rafting are somewhat limited. It's not surprising that an adventurous soul would travel thousands of miles to experience the thrill of the water in Alaska. Sadly, that adventure ended tragically for one Texas man. Larry Keith Erwin,...
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