A pickup truck drove into the side of Rose’s Caboose early Wednesday afternoon, damaging the restaurant building and injuring the driver and one person inside the building.
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After five days, Moose Creek fire nearly half contained
The Moose Creek fire near Sutton is nearly half contained at 46%, according to fire information officials Wednesday. Fire managers expect to have the blaze fully contained by the weekend.
Nonprofit awarded contract to run Homer animal shelter
Homer City Council awarded a new contract for the City Animal Shelter to the nonprofit Alaska Mindful Paws on Oct. 10.
New details emerge in Homer homicide case
Homer Police arrested Lee John Henry, 55, on Oct. 16 for the 2013 murder of Mark Matthews. He was reportedly taken into custody at an address on Pioneer Avenue, near the Grog Shop.
Dillingham police search for man wanted on theft, forgery warrants
Michael Kohler, 28, is wanted on several warrants. Last seen walking away from Jake’s Place, after allegedly stealing keys, ATM cards, and a cell phone.
Homer man charged in Poopdeck Trail murder case
Homer Police arrested a man in connection with a three-year-old murder case Oct. 16. Lee John Henry, 55, has been charged with murdering Mark Matthews on July 28, 2013 near the Poopdeck Trail.
Pair of DUIs require separate medevacs to Dillingham
Alice Moxie, 26, and Dick Itulmulria, 50, both flown to Dillingham for medical care after accidents caused by drinking and driving, troopers say.
Kenai borough residents voice opposition to new invocation policy
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly passed a resolution on Oct. 11, revising its policy on the invocation that begins each meeting. The new policy places restrictions on who is allowed to give the invocation.
High wind hampers wildfire response south of Sutton
Strong overnight winds hampered firefighters containing a wildfire north of Palmer.
The Latest: Police identify veteran officer who was shot
The Fairbanks Police Department has identified the officer who was shot early Sunday as Sgt. Allen Brandt, an 11-year veteran of the force. The department says in a statement that shortly after midnight, police went to investigate a report of shots fired. Moments later, Brandt radioed police dispatch to report that he had been shot.…