This Day in Alaska History-January 28th, 1908
Suicidal Klawock Man Arrested on Assault/Weapons Charges
The Klawock Police called Alaska State Troopers at 427 pm on Sunday and requested there assistance regarding a Klawock man armed with a high-powered rifle that he had discharged while making threats, AST reported. AST responded along with Craig PD, and U.S.F.S officers to lend assistance to Klawock personnel. Troopers identified the suspect as 61-year-old […]
Officer Involved Shooting Investigated in Thursday Dillingham Incident
A call reporting a vehicle in the ditch in Dillingham at 11:36 am on Thursday would ultimately result in an officer-involved shooting incident in that community and the investigation is ongoing, troopers report. The Dillingham Police Department was alerted of the vehicle in distress on Thursday morning and further told that the driver appeared to […]
Reviled Gun Lobby Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
“The world will be a better place when the NRA is finally destroyed. Looks like that day is closer.” “Thoughts and prayers.” [pullquote]”The NRA’s claimed financial status has finally met its moral status: bankrupt.” —NY Attorney General Letitia James[/pullquote] That is what many opponents of the National Rifle Association wryly stated in response to news […]