A memo by the borough’s manager says the fire department’s actions do not require the agency’s leaders to be fired.
Search & Rescue
Search called off after man falls through a hole on Mendenhall Glacier
The Alaska State Troopers have not named the man and are working to connect with his family in Italy.
Solo pilot rescued after crash south of Haines
The pilot walked away from the accident near Endicott River unscathed.
Coast Guard rescues 2 after plane strikes log on landing east of Haines
No injuries were reported in the crash. A Coast Guard helicopter transported the people to Juneau.
Woman dies after boating accident near Sitka
The U.S. Coast Guard said a man was rescued after the incident Sunday night near Redoubt Bay, which involved a capsized kayak and skiff.
Family of missing Juneau man asks for community’s help in their search
Benjamin Stepetin is well-known in the downtown area and his family says he has been experiencing homelessness for the last two years.
Cruise ship passenger goes missing while hiking Mount Roberts
Marites Buenafe, 62, of Kentucky was last known to be hiking Gold Ridge and Gastineau Peak from the Goldbelt Tramway on top of Mount Roberts.
Haines rafting guide dies during personal river trip
Marin Pitt, 33, moved to Haines this spring.
After 2-week burn, cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks in North Pacific
The 600-foot Morning Midas was carrying about 3,000 vehicles when it began to burn June 3 near Adak Island. The crew evacuated without injuries.
Family and friends mourn Inupiaq artist and Homer pilot killed in plane crash
The plane crashed near Nanwalek on the southern Kenai Peninsula.