Federal Aviation Administration officials kicked off the start of the high-technology Capstone program that’s expected to improve small plane safety in Southeast Alaska. Meanwhile, LAB Airways has installed a new small plane flight simulator at their Juneau facility that will be available to commerical and general aviation pilots participating in the Medallion safety program. Both of these stories aired separately this week.
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Cleanup indicates Valdez spill bigger than initially thought
According to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, approximately 400 gallons of an oily water mix had been recovered from the Port of Valdez as of Saturday night.
Russian hackers targeted Washington, Oregon election systems in 2016
Russian hackers attempted to penetrate Washington and Oregon’s voter registration systems last year. Top elections officials in both states received that confirmation Friday from the Department of Homeland Security.-
Juneau officials to consider returning land to tribe
The City and Borough of Juneau Lands Committee will discuss a proposal to give Indian Point, also known as Auke Cape, back to the Auk'w Kwaan at its Oct. 23 meeting. 
Police shooting victim pleads guilty to reduced charges
Jeremie Shaun Tinney, 39, was sentenced to 220 days in prison and fined $3,000 for failing to stop for a peace officer, driving while intoxicated, and assault during the Dec. 3, 2016, incident.
