It’s Alaska Day!
One hundred and fifty-two years ago, Alaska was formally transferred from Russia to the United States after it was purchased from Russia for the sum of $7.2 million on March…
AMHS will Temporarily Resume Service to Prince Rupert
Sailings are scheduled for Oct. 29 and Nov. 25. (JUNEAU, Alaska) – With approval from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and law enforcement support from the City of Prince Rupert, the…
One Perishes, One Rescued in Lynn Canal Capsizing
After Sector Juneau watchstanders received notification of two boaters in the water after their boat capsized near Chuck Salt on the Upper Lynn Canal at approximately 1 am on Friday,…
Blast Closes North Tongass Highway Tuesday
AST responded to reports of an explosion and a rockslide at mile 13 of the North Tongass Highway at dinnertime on Tuesday. When they arrived at that location at approximately…
Moose Hunter Attacked, Injured by Brown Bear on Chilkat River
Alaska State Troopers advise that a brown bear involved in the attack of a moose hunter on Thursday night, which may or may not be wounded, has yet to be…
Coast Guard Responds to Vessel Aground near Sitka
Click on image to view high-resolution version. SITKA, Alaska — The Coast Guard is responding to a vessel aground near Sitka, Alaska, Tuesday. The 30-foot fishing vessel, Miss Kaycie, broke free…
Two Hikers and Two Dogs Plucked from Cupola Mountain by Coast Guard
A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka crew member rescues an injured hiker on Cupola Mountain in Sitka on Sept. 29, 2019. KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka…
Second Phase of Epigenetics Study to Commence in Hoonah
Research to focus on Hoonah residents Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) and Hoonah Indian Association (HIA) will begin the second phase of a collaborative genetics study next week that explores how…
Klawock Man Arrested for Mid-September Thefts at Island Air Express
On Monday, AST revealed that they had made an arrest in the September 15 case where thefts had occurred at the Island Air Express on Prince of Wales Island. It…
