Obama Accepts Head of VA Shinseki’s Resignation amid Scandal
On the heels of a government investigation that found widespread problems with the health care given to America’s veterans, the…
Astronaut Recruit: Alaska Makes a Good Analog for Space
Jessica Cherry spends her favorite moments looking at Alaska from above. As a new recruit for a class of astronaut…
Hagel Meets With Singapore’s Prime Minister, Defense Minister
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met today with top Singaporean leaders to discuss recent events…
Coast Guard Medevacs Ailing Mariner at Prince of Wales Island
KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced a 68-year-old man who fell ill aboard…
Troopers Taze Driver after Pursuit, Foot Chase
It was Thursday afternoon that troopers, after observing an equipment violation on a vehicle that was also suspected of illegal…
Active Search for Missing Juneau Hiker Called Off
Although the missing persons case will remain open until she is found, the active search for 48-year-old Sharon Buis has…
Growth of Funny River Wildfire Slows with Recent Rain
Although the nation’s largest active fire has continued to grow and is now at an estimated 192,831 acres, the fire’s…
Retired USAF Sergeant Files in U.S. Senate Race
Retired USAF sergeant John Jaramillo has added his name to the list of contenders for Senator Begich’s seat in the…
Practicing Helicopter Crashes at Birchwood Airport
A pilot was killed and a man on the ground suffered burn injuries when a Robinson R44 crashed at the…
Separatists Down Ukrainian Military Chopper, 14 Dead
Twelve Ukrainian troops were killed when separatists shot down a Ukrainian military helicopter, only one person survived the crash. Among…