The plane and the luggage on board went up in flames.
Public Safety
Federal judge denies bail for Delta Junction man accused of threatening Sullivan and Murkowski
FBI agents arrested Johnson on Oct. 4 on suspicion of leaving 17 threatening voicemail messages for Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan earlier this year.
Winter weather, safety concerns force ferry to U-turn and head back to Juneau
It’s another wintertime hiccup in travel plans for upper Lynn Canal residents.
Tensions over PFD fuel talks of a new constitutional convention. Alaskans will vote on whether that time has come.
Vic Fischer, the last surviving delegate from the 1955 Alaska Constitutional Convention, has said now is not the time for another one.
First winter snow storm of the season hits Juneau
National Weather Service meteorologist Grant Smith said snow showers will continue Thursday evening. Then Friday, the low pressure center that’s causing that weather is expected to move on and Friday afternoon and into Saturday the skies may clear. But, another weather system is moving in from the south that could bring another round of winter weather over the weekend and temperatures are expected to plummet.
Russian Mission shooting suspect allegedly goes on another rampage after evading troopers for months
Troopers said three men assaulted and strangled at least three victims in separate incidents while trying to rob them.
Alaska correctional officer smuggled drugs and phones into prison, charges say
According to federal charges, the officer smuggled Suboxone strips and burner cellphones for an inmate serving a 100-year sentence for two first-degree murder convictions.
Man killed at Fairbanks Safeway was ‘doing nothing more than walking outside with his groceries,’ mayor says
Police say Titus, 41, was shot by Joshua Eric Butcher, who also fired inside the store, injuring a Safeway employee.
Coast Guard rescues 4 from life raft off Cape Ommaney
A U.S. Coast Guard crew from Air Station Sitka rescued four people after their boat began taking on water late on Nov. 10.
Alaska Supreme Court explains ruling on governor’s appointees
Justice Peter Maassen wrote that the record from Alaska’s constitutional convention showed the importance the delegates placed on holding a joint session for votes on the governor’s appointments.