Alaska
Police: Man Ran Into Lake To Avoid Jail
Anchorage police say a young man who didn’t want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
First Copper River Salmon Arrive
As the sun is rising Friday, Sea-Tac Airport will welcome the first planeload of Copper River salmon. The journey begins in Cordova, Alaska and some some of the salmon goes straight to the grills of area chefs competing in the annual Copper River Cook-Off.
Marine Discharged After DNA Results Confirm Rape
An Alaska-based Marine has been dishonorably discharged after police say DNA testing confirmed he sexually assaulted a woman at a party.
Parnell Says He’ll Seek Re-Election As Governor
Gov. Sean Parnell on Friday announced plans to seek re-election next year, saying he believes he can be more effective in that role than in pursuing a U.S. Senate bid.
Alaska Ferries Lose Nature Experts To Budget Cuts
As the sun creeps into the sleeping quarters of the Tustumena, passengers who take a second to look out the window wake up to volcanic topography, sky blue lakes and wildlife that looks extraterrestrial even to most Alaskans.
Advocates Eye Legalizing Marijuana In Alaska
Alaska, known for its live-and-let-live lifestyle, is poised to become the next battleground in the push to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.
Army Climbers Help Recover Body On Alaska Glacier
In the end, after experiencing every father’s nightmare, Roger Brown was offered a token of consolation by the military men who came to his aid.
Climbers Recover Body Of Boy From Alaska Glacier Crevasse 200 Feet Below
The body of a 9-year-old boy who disappeared while snowmobiling with his father has been recovered from a crevasse in an Alaska glacier.
Snowmobiler Rescued From Deep Crevasse After 75-Foot Fall
Authorities say a Fairbanks man was uninjured after his snowmobile plunged into a crevasse and he fell at least 75 feet.
Hooper Bay Man Charged With Woman’s Murder
A Hooper Bay man was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday in the beating death of his girlfriend in the western Alaska village.
