DENALI PARK, Alaska –On July 1 the free Savage River Shuttle will begin operations along the Park Road with four runs daily from the Denali Bus Depot (0.75 mile) to Savage River (15 mile). The Savage River Shuttle, provided by Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture, will provide an opportunity for visitors to access the Mountain Vista and Savage River areas and avoid the congested parking areas at […]
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard rescued five hunters Wednesday, who had been stranded for four days on the ice pack near Cape Espenberg, 28-miles southeast of Kotzebue. A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew hoisted the five hunters at approximately 4 p.m. and transported them to the Kotzebue Airport. Watchstanders in […]
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard reminds boaters not to use flares as fireworks during this year’s Fourth of July celebrations, and to report accidental flare discharges. Flares should only be fired to indicate distress in an emergency situation. Flares can be life-saving equipment and should be used if there is distress and assistance is […]
Alaska law enforcement agencies conducted a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative focusing on the state’s most violent offenders. This two-week initiative, called Operation Sockeye, resulted in the arrest of 119 fugitives living in South-central Alaska. To have the greatest impact on violent crime, Operation Sockeye utilized the expertise of law enforcement partners to significantly impact our […]