Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell Wednesday opened the nomination period for the annual Governor’s North Star Awards for International Excellence. The awards honor businesses and organizations that contribute significantly to Alaska through trade, international investment or international relations. “Alaskan exporters know how to compete worldwide,” Governor Parnell said. “Alaska is a better place when […]
The man convicted of killing two Coast Guard employees at the communications station on the Kodiak Coast Guard base in April of 2012 stood before Judge Ralph Beistline on Tuesday for sentencing. Judge Beistline gave 63-year-old James Wells a sentence of two life terms for the killing of retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate Richard […]
The Penguin Ridge Trail has been closed after a reported bear attack on a female jogger suffered an attack by a bear sow with cubs on Monday morning. According to the trooper dispatch, 59-year-old Susanne Knudsen was running on the trail when two brown bear cubs emerged from the brush alongside the trail in front […]
Troopers continue to investigate a Saturday night pursuit that turned deadly near Seward on Saturday night with the body of the suspect being found at the bottom of a 100-foot cliff near the Stony Creek RV Park. Troopers report that they attempted a traffic stop on a mini-four-wheeler near the intersection of Vinewood Lane and […]