Governor Surveys Flood Damage, Declares State Disaster
Alaska's Governor Sean Parnell visited the State Emergency Operations Center on Thursday before going out via helicopter to survey the extent of the flooding damage on Friday.
FBI: Coast Guard-Kodiak Shootings Case Being Treated as Double Homicide
According to the FBI, who have taken the lead in the investigation of the two Coast Guard personnel shot at the Kodiak Coast Guard base, the case is being treated as a double homicide.
DeHavilland Beaver Crashes after Takoff From Niblack Mine Area Near Ketchikan
Around 11:17 am, yesterday, the Coast Guard were notified of an overdue aircraft due back from Niblack Mine. About the same time, Coast Search and Rescue was notifed by Ketchikan Air Station that an emergency locator beacon had been detected.
Crewmember Injured When Cable Snaps and Strikes Him in the Head
For the second time in five days, a crew-member has been hit by a cable when it snapped during operations.