Volunteers Fire Responders finished putting out fires started inside the N&N Market, one of two grocery stores in downtown Dillingham. Damage inside “pretty heavy,” according to fire department.
Public Safety
Fairbanks man escapes from halfway house for second time
Authorities are looking for a halfway house resident who escaped from a van that was transporting him back to the Fairbanks Correctional Center.
Does some birth control raise depression risk? That’s complicated
A study finding that using hormonal birth control raises women’s risk of depression raised a lot of eyebrows, but also shows how much we still don’t know about women’s health.
Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice
The Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial Candle Light Service was held at the downtown Juneau fire station on Saturday evening.
Hurricane Matthew Blamed For 7 Deaths In N.C.; Flood Perils Continue
With swollen rivers still expected to crest and bring more flooding on Monday and Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory says, “This storm is not over for North Carolina.”
Ethiopia Declares Emergency, After New Outburst Of Protests And Violence
One week after a deadly stampede touched off accusations of abuses, Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn says the declaration is necessary to protect both property and citizens’ lives.
Coast Guard: Boat runs aground after operator fell asleep
The U.S. Coast Guard reported a boat ran aground Saturday morning. The Alaska State Troopers responded to the accident and helped the passengers get in a skiff bound for Sitka.
U.S. Rushes Aid To Haiti, Where Hurricane Matthew Killed Hundreds
USAID is airlifting supplies that could help up to 100,000 people, including 40,000 blankets, 20,000 hygiene kits, and nearly 18,700 kitchen sets.
Alaska ranks high nationally for nursing homes deficiencies, but why?
Alaska nursing home facilities are inspected annually to make sure they are in compliance with licensing regulations.
Hurricane Stays Offshore As It Moves Up Florida’s Coast, Nears Georgia, Carolinas
The National Hurricane Center says Matthew is a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. The strongest winds are so far staying offshore, but forecasters warn that could change.