A Kodiak home was declared a total loss after a fire early morning Sunday. An occupant at 1521 Baranof Street called 911 just before 1:30 a.m. and reported that the home was on fire and everyone had gotten out, according to an announcement from Kodiak Fire Department Chief Jim Mullican.
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Cutter SPAR disabled during rescue mission
The Coast Guard Cutter SPAR is safe at its home port at Coast Guard Base Kodiak after a high seas adventure over the weekend. The fishing vessel Lady Gudny experienced engine trouble Thursday night and became disabled nearly 300 miles south of Kodiak.
Troopers thwart attempted alcohol importation to Elim
Alaska State Troopers thwarted two attempts to import alcohol to the community of Elim over the weekend. Troopers seized an estimated total of 10 liters of alcohol in Nome Sunday, Jan. 8, in two separate incidents: one, an estimated 7 liters, the other about 3 liters.
Interim manager decision on Haines Assembly agenda
A new Haines interim borough manager may be in place by next week. The Assembly is scheduled to appoint someone to the interim manager position at a meeting Tuesday.
Petersburg advisory committee may try again for brown bear hunt
The Petersburg Fish and Game Advisory Committee is considering asking the Board of Game for a fall brown bear hunt again. The Board of Game has rejected a fall hunt in the area multiple times.
Washington State Senate Chambers Get Braille Upgrade For Lt. Governor-Elect
The Washington State Senate has installed a new Braille system to help it’s Lt. Gov.-elect Cyrus Habib who is blind.