The MH-60 Jayhawk from Air Station Sitka went down on June 22 during a training flight. The crash occurred at about 1,500 feet on the south side of Harbor Mountain.
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Coast Guard draft assessment includes plans to accommodate up to two icebreakers in Juneau
A draft environmental assessment looking at homeporting up to two Coast Guard icebreakers in Juneau is open for public comment.
Helicopter crash site in Sitka remains closed for U.S. Coast Guard investigation
A majority of the area has reopened, but officials remind the community to keep its distance as the Coast Guard continues its recovery and investigation efforts.
Trump lashes out at Murkowski and other Republicans at fiery luncheon
The president was angry four Republicans voted to tell him to halt hostilities against Iran. Hours later, two relented and the Senate reversed course. Murkowski, though, held fast.
With Murkowski’s help, Senate votes to restrain Trump’s power to wage war on Iran
Congress tells Trump he can’t restart hostilities with Iran unless he has congressional approval. Sen. Sullivan and Rep. Begich voted no on the resolution.
Two Coast Guard icebreakers to be homeported in Kodiak
The first of the vessels will arrive in Kodiak in 2028.