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Anchorage police set timeline for release of body camera footage in new draft policy
Anchorage police would publicly release body camera footage of officer shootings and other “critical incidents” within 45 days under a new draft of the department’s body camera policy. The Anchorage Police Department released the draft on Friday, and a spokesperson says it still needs to be signed.
1 man dead, 1 wounded in downtown Anchorage shooting
The man shot and killed early Sunday in downtown Anchorage has been named by police. The family of 30-year-old Tahjeay Baldwin has been notified of his death, police said in an updated statement. Original story:. Anchorage police are asking the public for help after a shooting downtown early Sunday left...
Pastor Arrested After Disturbing Mid-Air Incident With Wife Over Seat Upgrade
In-flight disturbances can be distressing and uncomfortable for travelers, sometimes leading to serious escalations, rowdy arrests, and even forced landings. While there are varying incidents that involve Karens, racists, and generally inappropriate behavior, many travelers would never assume a religious leader would be the cause of such issues. However, on a flight related to their ministry, a pastor and his wife were the center of attention due to a commotion. This is what travelers should know about the recent situation that led to the arrest of an Anchorage pastor.
Former Houston treasurer sentenced in federal embezzlement case
A Willow man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling money from the Alaska city of Houston and a Wasilla-based company, then dodging taxes on the money. Jess Adams was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release, pay $1.5 million in restitution to the United States and pay additional restitution to Houston and the equipment company.
NTSB: Barge struck rock after Alaska captain missed rock on e-chart
An articulated tug and barge hit a known, charted underwater rock near Kodiak, Alaska, last year, leading to a grounding that caused $1.4 million in damages, the National Transportation Safety Board reported. The tugboat Cingluku and barge Jungjuk were transiting into Shakmanof Cove from Marmot Bay on May 25, 2023,...
APD’s Case talks body camera policy, officer involved shootings, new deputy chiefs ahead of confirma
One of the most pressing issues newly-appointed Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case says he knows he will face — if confirmed by Assembly members Tuesday — will be the department’s plan moving forward to release body camera footage.
Rain likely mid-week before a pattern shift brings drier, warmer weather for the weekend
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The rain started falling in Anchorage late Friday night and continued for nearly 48 hours, setting new records before finally letting up Monday. Saturday’s rain was the most rain to fall in a single day since 1997, also setting a record for July 13. Meanwhile...
Months before new administration takes the helm, FNSB sees chief of staff change
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Fairbanks North Star Borough has a new chief of staff, with the current head administrator Jim Williams moving down to the Lower 48. Williams had been serving in that position for nine years. Former Borough Mayor Karl Kassel first appointed Williams as chief of staff in 2015, and he remained under current Mayor Bryce Ward in that capacity for Ward’s six years in office, helping oversee the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program and carry the borough through the COVID-19 pandemic.
30-year mail fraud scheme involved pitstop in Fairbanks, indictment says
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - An international mail fraud scheme making its way through federal courts reportedly had a focal point in Fairbanks. That’s according to an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Alaska on July 8. According to court documents, 77-year-old Canadian man Ellis Kingsep — also...
Construction Report: Improving safety on the Old Steese Highway in Fox
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - After a series of serious incidents along the corridor, the Alaska Dept. of Transportation is working to improve safety on part of the Old Steese Highway in Fox. During a four-year period, there were a handful of incidents on this stretch of road including one fatal...
Security, energy high as 100 Alaskans attend RNC in Milwaukee
Alaskan leaders joined Republicans from across the nation in nominating former President Donald Trump for a third time, as Trump named Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, said there are 100 Alaskans at the RNC including himself.
Traffic calming project begins for Lore Road after stop sign comes down
Anchorage’s Municipal traffic engineers said they received several calls this spring from Abbot Loop residents concerned that a stop sign would be removed from the intersection of Lore Road and Petersburg Street.
Security, energy high as 100 Alaskans attend RNC in Milwaukee
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - At the Republican National Convention that’s underway in Milwaukee, Gov. Mike Dunleavy pledged Alaska’s 29 Republican delegate votes. “The furthest northern state, western state and eastern state, the largest bears in the country, largest moose, biggest military, more retired veterans per capita,” said Dunleavy, addressing the RNC. “Once again, we pledge all of our votes 29 delegates to Donald Trump.”
Former Soldotna police officer found not guilty in domestic violence assault case
A jury has acquitted a former Soldotna police officer on a fourth-degree domestic violence assault charge. The case prompted a review of the Soldotna Police Department’s officer misconduct policy. Fifty-one-year old David Bower was arrested last summer after a family member told Alaska State Troopers he assaulted them. At...
FEMA Grants $108M for Typhoon Damage in Alaska
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved over $108 million to help Western Alaska communities rebuild infrastructure damaged by Typhoon Merbok in 2022. The funding, announced on July 12, 2024, will repair and replace critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, and utilities. FEMA collaborated with the State of Alaska and local governments to assess the damage and determine the needs of affected communities.
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