Sukakpak Mountain, Alaska (KINY) - Douglas Mathews died after he became separated from a group of hikers and fell down a steep embankment.
Alaska State Troopers said Mathews was reported missing on May 22 at 9:15 pm.
Troopers launched an aircraft to look for the man on May 23. Two U.S. Army helicopters joined in the search.
A Bureau of Land Management ranger located Mathews after a ground search.
The body was returned to Fairbanks on May 24.
Juneau police release video, photographs of officer-related shooting
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - JPD is releasing videos and photographs from the December 29, 2019, incident with Kelly Stephens.
SLAM to reopen to walk-in visitors next week
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska State Libraries and State Archives will reopen to walk-in visitors on Tuesday, July 7.
State surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 cases
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services showed 39 new resident cases on Thursday brining the state total case load to 1,017.
Coast Guard fines vessel that failed to provide Notice of Arrival
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A foreign-flagged vessel that arrived in Auke Bay on June 18 failed to submit a Notice of Arrival in accordinace with ports and waterways safety regulations.
Coast Guard deployable forces to conduct missions in Sitka
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The Coast Guard is scheduled to conduct waterborne missions in Sitka throughout July and August as Sector Juneau augments its capabilities with small boat teams from the Maritime Safety and Security Team in Seattle.
Energy surplus and wet weather lower Juneau electric bills
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Electric Light and Power customers are expected to experience lower electric bills as a result of surplus energy and a rainy June.
Anchorage bars called on to adopt more virus precautions
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Anchorage officials and trade groups have released new suggested guidelines they hope bars and restaurants will adopt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
JPD expects busy weekend
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Extra staff and patrols will be working this weekend as Juneau Police expect an increase in calls for service due to the July 4th holiday.
Troopers Respond to Apparent Domestic Violent Deaths in Rural Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Five people have been killed in Western Alaska in recent days and all of them appear to be the result of domestic violence.
Former Walmart building in Juneau for sale at reduced price
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A former Walmart Inc. store that has been vacant since 2016 is for sale in Alaska at a significantly reduced price.
Alaska Airlines secures nearly $1.2 billion in private funding
Seattle, Washington (KINY) - Alaska Airlines has secured nearly $1.2 billion in private loans to further secure its financial stability and future during the COVID-19 recovery period, while balancing the appropriate amount of liquidity.
CBJ Assembly releases Docks and Harbors Board appointments
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly reappointed Don Etheridge and Mark Ridgway, and appointed David Larkin to terms beginning July 1, and expiring June 30, 2023.
Winds are East at 8.1 MPH (7 KT). The pressure is 1011.2 mb and the humidity is 75%.
The wind chill is 49.
Last Updated on Jul 3 2020, 1:53 am AKDT.
