A pair of Forest Service workers killed a charging brown bear near Sitka at the end of August. It was the third dangerous bear encounter in the Sitka Ranger District in less than a month.
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Petersburg Childrens Center opens with expanded space
The Petersburg Children’s Center started up the new school year September 1 with expanded space and room for more kids. The pre-school and daycare is filled with the sound of singing and activities again, thanks to donated money, labor and materials from individuals, organizations and businesses in town.
Foul play not suspected in apparent gun death off University Drive
The Juneau Police Department is investigating the death of a 39-year-old Juneau resident Benjamin Parson.
Wind causes power outages in Mat-Su
High winds in Southcentral Alaska Sunday night and in the early hours of Monday morning knocked out power to more 7,000 households in Matanuska Electric Association’s coverage area. Only 300 customers were without power, as of noon Monday.
Museum of the Aleutians reopens after yearlong closure
The Museum of the Aleutians has officially reopened after a scandal closed the space for nearly a year. Last week, new Executive Director Neal Hitch announced the museum has set regular hours for the first time since last fall, when the former director resigned after items from the collection were found in her home.
Police offer $10K for information on suspect in homicide case
Police in Anchorage have hit a wall in an active murder investigation. With help from the FBI, they’re hoping to find a person who may have been involved.
Anchorage man shot after walking in on apparent burglary
A man returning to his southeast Anchorage apartment early Sunday afternoon walked in on an apparent burglary and was shot. Anchorage police say the man was hit twice in the torso and is in serious condition.
Alaska prepares for vessel disasters
Thousands of vessels move through Alaska’s waters every year. If something goes awry, their cargo and fuel could end up in the ocean. Cleanup efforts for past groundings near Unalaska have proven difficult and costly. But how ready is the state for disaster?
Board to vote on takeover of Juneau health clinic
A Juneau health center that serves the city’s homeless residents could get taken over by the nonprofit organization that has been managing the facility for the past year. The Juneau Empire reports Wrangell-based Alaska Island Community Services began managing Front Street Community Health Center in May 2015 at the request of the center’s board.
European green crab found in Puget Sound
A European green crab was found in Puget Sound. The crab is an invasive species that could have profound impacts on the areas foodweb.