Coast Guard Responds to Diesel Sheen from Grounded Vessel near Kodiak
KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard is monitoring a reported diesel sheen from the grounded 81-foot fishing vessel Savannah Ray off…
Troopers say nothing Suspicious in Death of Alaskan Dream Crewmember
Although “nothing suspicious was observed” during the death investigation of a crew member aboard the Alaska Dream, a fishing vessel…
Coast Guard Rescues Four from Grounded Vessel near Kodiak
KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued four fishermen from the fishing vessel Savannah…
Cutter Alex Haley Returns to Kodiak after 70-Day Sea Patrol
KODIAK, Alaska — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley returned to Kodiak Sunday following a successful 70-day deployment patrolling…
Young Introduces Legislation to Combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young has joined Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo (D-GU) in introducing H.R. 774, the Illegal, Unreported,…
Italy: 29 African Migrants Die on Mediterranean Crossing
Italian authorities say at least 29 African migrants have died of hypothermia while crossing the Mediterranean in freezing weather and…
Philippines Upgrades Navy Amid China Sea Standoff
MANILA—The Philippine Navy is upgrading its capabilities at a time of continuing tensions with China over disputed territory in the…
Coast Guard Helo Plucks Ailing Fisherman from Northern Leader
KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew forward deployed in Cold Bay, Alaska, medevaced an…
Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad Comes to Aid of Beached Campers
The Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad notified the Alaska State Troopers of a spot beacon activation on Sunday afternoon at 1:17…
Tidal Stresses and Giant Earthquakes
A scientist once noticed a connection between the stress that tides inflict on the planet and the number of small…