JUNEAU, Alaska –The Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and the Alaska Department of Public Safety encourages hunters to increase their safety awareness and prepare accordingly for their hunts. Coast Guard 17th District personnel have responded to four separate search and rescue cases over the last two weeks relating to hunters needing assistance in the Alaskan […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – With hunting season in parts of Alaska underway, Alaska Wildlife Troopers would like to remind hunters to be aware of their surroundings and take note of what is behind the wild game they are targeting. Whether utilizing firearms or archery equipment, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts are responsible for what they shoot. […]
July 20, 2018 ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska State Troopers want to remind motorists to be especially mindful of safe driving practices and highway laws over this weekend. AST is expecting traffic to be heavy on the Kenai Peninsula due to multiple events drawing people south and increasing traffic. This weekend is the second weekend […]
JUNEAU, Alaska — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Mellon terminated the voyage of the fishing vessel Nushagak Spirit near Dutch Harbor after discovering several safety issues and environmental concerns on board the vessel Monday. The crew of the Mellon conducted the boarding of the Nushagak Spirit three nautical miles east of Umnak Island […]