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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.
Downtown Juneau apartment building evacuated following landslide
A landslide on Gastineau Avenue late Sunday morning displaced at least seven people in the Strasbaugh Apartments building. According to Tom Mattice, the city’s Emergency Programs Manager, no injuries or major damage to the building has been reported, but city officials recommended residents evacuate as a precaution. Heavy rain...
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...
APD’s Case talks body camera policy, officer involved shootings, new deputy chiefs ahead of confirmation vote
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - One of the most pressing issues newly-appointed Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case says he knows he will face — just confirmed by Assembly members Tuesday — will be the department’s plan moving forward to release body camera footage. The body voted 10-0 to...
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.
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.
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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,...
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.
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...
UPDATE: Local man shot by police in downtown Juneau dies from injuries
A Juneau man has died after he was shot multiple times by police on Front Street in downtown Juneau on Monday afternoon. The Alaska Bureau of Investigation identified 35-year-old Juneau resident Steven Kissack as the man involved in the incident. He was declared dead at Bartlett Regional Hospital. According to...
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