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Sitka, Alaska (KINY) Two boats were found engulfed in flames by Sitka firemen responding to a fire call Sunday.
The boats were located between the NAPA store and the Baranof Brewery off of Sawmill Creek Road, . Sitka Firemen said two fire trucks and an ambulance responded to the scene.
The incident remains under investigation.
Update: Capital City Fire Rescue responded to a fatal structure fire, investigation ongoing
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Juneau Police Department investigates possible threat
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Official News of The North Retraction regarding SEACC and SEACC United
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Board of Education selects Frank Hauser as the next Superintendent
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Ketchikan Grand Jury indicts two young adults, one juvenile in 80 year old’s death after Facebook post
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Alaska Federation of Natives now accepting nominations for 2023 President's Awards
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Alaska restarts requirement for annual renewal process to receive Medicaid benefits
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Governor Dunleavy signs Fast Track Legislation for SNAP Benefits and Legal Services
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Allen Hiratsuka sentenced to 13 years for 2014 sexual assault in Dillingham
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U.S. District Court Judge backs challenged Federal Polar Bear Deterrence Regulations for Oil Activities
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason ruled against the Alaska Wildlife Alliance and in favor of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wednesday when she upheld a federal regulation that allows incidental harassment of polar bears for oil and gas activity, finding that the activities would affect small numbers of polar bears and have a negligible impact.
Representative Peltola shares statement on H.R. 1
Washington (KINY) - Representative Peltola released Thursday the following statement accompanying her vote against the House Republicans’ energy package legislation, H.R. 1.
Calhoun Avenue phase II reconstruction to begin Apr. 3
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Part of Calhoun Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning April 3 as CBJ and Admiralty Construction begin work on Phase II of the Calhoun Avenue Reconstruction Project. Work is expected to continue through July 2023.
<br /> Winds are Calm. The pressure is 1001.3 mb and the humidity is 86%. Last Updated on Apr 1 2023, 8:53 am AKDT.
