Bethel Search and Rescue needs help. The group says that about 70 percent of their calls come from the Bethel Police Department. Now Bethel Search and Rescue wants the police to match its resources with the organization’s services.
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What’s it like to drive a 54,000 pound DOT plow truck?
It’s winter, and that usually means plenty of snow and ice. Or at least it did in November, when reporter Adelyn Baxter had the chance to ride shotgun in a 54,000-pound plow truck to learn a little about how roads in Juneau are cleared.
How an American became Santa in a little town in France
An American with a home in the French town of Vimoutiers, in Normandy, looks so much like Santa that the locals want him to play the part.
Heart two sizes too small? Mr. Grinch, see your cardiologist
Not many patients have a heart that grows three sizes in a day. Cardiologist David Kass ponders what could have caused the Grinch’s abrupt change of heart in the classic holiday story.
All I want for Christmas is a giant whale eye
A giant whale eye spent decades on a strange journey before it finally arrived at an animal eyeball lab and gave the folks there the “best Christmas ever.”
Alaska man again to appeal hovercraft ban to Supreme Court
John Sturgeon plans to file a petition pushing the Supreme Court to review his case for a second time. He’s been fighting the federal government since 2007.
Randy Quinto named head high school football coach for merged Juneau team
Quinto has coached the Falcons the past three years, leading them to the playoffs the last two seasons. He teaches weight training and conditioning and work readiness at Thunder Mountain.
Elderly couple stopped in Nebraska with 60 pounds of weed ‘for Christmas presents’
During the traffic stop, deputies noticed a strong smell of raw marijuana. The York County Sheriff’s Department estimated the street value of the pot at more than $300,000.
Kake hydro gets boost in governor’s budget
A hydroelectric plant for a small Southeast Alaska community is a step closer to reality. Gov. Bill Walker included funding for Kake’s Gunnuk Creek project in his capital budget proposal.
Christmas bird count in warm winter brings some surprises
Ravens were everywhere during the Bethel Christmas bird count this month. Some species showed up in smaller numbers than in the past, but there were a couple birds not usually seen in winter.