It was on October 18th, 1867, that the Russian Double Eagle was lowered for the last time in Sitka, then the capital of Russian America, formalizing the transfer of the territory of Alaska to the United States. Every year, the state celebrates the occasion on October 18th.
A Cessna 172 crashed as it attempted to take off from Fairbanks International Airport on Thursday afternoon, killing one and injuring two others.
After an investigation ongoing since late last month, Alaska State Troopers arrested and charged a Palmer man for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and other charges.
Alaska State Troopers are investigating, but suspect no foul play, in the death of a North Pole two-year-old was killed in a Thursday night home accident.