This Day in Alaska History-November 9th, 1929
Mathew Sanchez Sentenced to 40 Years for Murdering Matthew Lundy
(Palmer, AK) — Superior Court Judge Kristen Stohler in Palmer sentenced 40-year-old Mathew Sanchez to 90 years with 50 years suspended, or 40 years to serve after he entered a plea to Murder in the Second Degree, for the death of Matthew Lundy on Jan.12, 2021. He was sentenced on Oct. 29. On Jan. 12, […]
Space dust reveals Arctic ice conditions before satellite imaging
Arctic sea ice has declined by more than 42% since 1979, when regular satellite monitoring began. As the ice grows thinner and recedes, more water is exposed to sunlight. Ice reflects sunlight but dark water absorbs it, advancing warming and accelerating ice loss. Climate models indicate that the Arctic will see ice-free summers within the coming decades, and […]
Marcella Casto Sentenced to 26 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
(Palmer, AK) –Tuesday, Palmer Superior Court Judge Jonathan Woodman sentenced 43-year-old Marcella Castoe to serve 26.25 years of incarceration after being convicted of two consolidated counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the First Degree. Additionally, Castoe will have additional suspended time and a 15-year probationary term following incarceration. Castoe will have to register […]