A whale watching vessel sank in Favorite Channel on Sunday afternoon. All of the passengers and crew were rescued.
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County Sheriff: Hot Air Balloon Crashes In Central Texas, No Apparent Survivors
The hot air balloon was carrying at least 16 people. The county sheriff said “it does not appear there were any survivors of the crash.” Investigators are trying to determine the victim’s identities.
Enthusiasts, policymakers weigh how to juice electric car sales
More Alaskans are driving electric cars. The same is true for California, Oregon and Washington state. But many people continue to consider the vehicles as too small, difficult to use and no more than a novelty.
Kodiak runway extends 600 feet into ocean as safety measure
If a jet needs a little extra space landing at the Kodiak airport, it’s got it. The runway has just been extended 600 feet into the ocean.
Ferry breakdown strands passengers in Petersburg
Columbia Ferry breaks down and strands tourists in Petersburg.
Russian Balloonist Circumnavigates The Globe, Claims World Record
A 65-year-old Russian adventurer has piloted a balloon around the world solo and non-stop in 11 days, braving air too thin to breath, below-freezing temperatures, storms and barely any sleep.
Skagway Assembly proposes lease negotiations with railroad
Skagway Borough Assembly wants to re-open lease discussions with White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, despite a voter decision to the contrary.
Police announce $7,631 reward for Anchorage airport tire slashings
The June vandalism spree left 87 private airplanes with slashed tires at Anchorage’s Merrill Field airport.
Skagway officials seek outside help with port planning
Officials with the Skagway borough and the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, which controls much of the waterfront, have been in a port planning stalemate that could hurt cruise ship tourism.
NTSB report: Publisher freed herself from sinking airplane
Alaska Dispatch News publisher Alice Rogoff is required to file a written report with the NTSB within 10 days of the crash.