JUNEAU, AK (July 26, 2021) – Due to increased COVID-19 case positivity in several Southeast Alaska communities, the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) is returning to Phase II of the Tribe’s COVID-19 response plan. Under Phase II, all Tlingit & Haida buildings will be closed to the […]
KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka aircrew rescued three individuals on the Chilkat River near Haines, Sunday night. The aircrew arrived on scene at 10:20 p.m. aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and safely hoisted and transported two adult females and one adult male to awaiting local Emergency Medical Services personnel at the Haines […]
(Juneau, AK) – On July 13, 2021, Juneau Superior court Judge Daniel Schally sentenced 60-year-old John Scott to a composite sentence of 17 years with 13.5 years suspended for Sexual Assault in the Second Degree and Sexual Assault in the Third Degree. The sentence was the result of a negotiated agreement between the State and Mr. […]
Juneau-based troopers report that they were notified at just after 6 pm on Monday evening that a 79-year-old man had fallen and sustained injuries that required medical assistance at the Baranof Warm Springs. But, heavy fog conditions hampered any response by commercial air services. Troopers also report that there were not any rescue boats available […]