HEALY, AK – An Alaskan mother has been charged after allegedly leaving her toddler unattended in a cold car while she was inside a hotel. The Alaska Department of Public Safety reported that Lillian Johnson, 38, faces a first-degree charge of endangering the welfare of a child. The incident came to light on March 18 … Read more
Portland, Oregon — Turmoil erupted aboard an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month, punctuated by a distressing incident that saw a male passenger violently grab the hair of a woman seated in front of him. The situation, swiftly addressed by a flight attendant, led to the man’s arrest and the cancellation of the flight, underscoring … Read more
Fairbanks, Alaska — The tranquil life of a small Alaskan community was shattered following a tragic incident involving the death of a 5-year-old boy, leading to murder charges against his mother. Cedar Sarten, 43, was arrested in Seattle on November 5 following a series of events that began with her call to police on October … Read more
Anchorage, Alaska – The annual Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska, known for its grueling 1,000-mile test of endurance, has recently faced controversy due to the deaths of three dogs during the race and five more during training. This has reignited a debate about the ethics of requiring animals to pull heavy sleds in subzero … Read more
Juneau, Alaska – In a groundbreaking initiative, a team of experts led by Scott Havens is revolutionizing avalanche detection on Thane Road by utilizing infrasound technology. Through pioneering sensor systems developed with researchers at Boise State University, Havens aims to track high mountain avalanches undetected by traditional methods, ultimately enhancing avalanche mitigation strategies and reducing … Read more
Point Hope, Alaska – A 16-year-old teenager is facing charges as an adult for a tragic shooting that left two adults dead and two others injured on a Sunday night in Point Hope, Alaska. The small whaling community located in the North Slope Borough of the state was shaken by the incident, which resulted in … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A tragic shooting has shaken the small Inupiat whaling village of Point Hope on Alaska’s remote northwest coast, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. While officials have confirmed the incident, details regarding the exact number of victims have not been disclosed. In a statement released on Monday, the North Slope Borough acknowledged … Read more
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A South African man has been convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two Alaska Native women after recording the violent death of one of the victims on his cellphone. Following a swift deliberation of less than two hours, the jury unanimously found 52-year-old Brian Steven Smith guilty. … Read more
SEATTLE, Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Monday that Alaska Airlines allowed a Boeing plane to continue flying despite warnings from a cabin pressurisation system. The plane, a Boeing 737 Max 9, experienced triggered warning lights on three previous flights before suffering a fuselage blowout this week. After two warnings were … Read more
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Oregon shortly after takeoff due to a window explosion that caused a hole in the fuselage of the Boeing 737 Max 9. The aircraft returned to the airport of origin half an hour after departure, carrying 177 passengers and crew, … Read more