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.
UAS Annual Campus Kick-Off in September, fun for students and vendors alike
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Mallory Nash talked on Capital Chat with Dano about the annual campus kick-off that will take place in September.
Kodiak resident to serve five years for sexual abuse of a minor
Kodiak, Alaska (KINY) - Kodiak resident Kevin Hochmuth was ordered to serve five years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
Foodland Pop-Up Event held to discuss Blueprint Downtown
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Beth McKibben, the Senior Planner of AICP and Blueprint Downtown Juneau's Area Plan project manager, hosted a pop-up event at Foodland IGA Saturday.
Paving work on Aspen Avenue and Wood Duck Avenue starts Monday
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - As part of the City & Borough of Juneau's 2022 Area-Wide Paving Project, two paving projects will begin Monday.
Early registration opens for youth indoor soccer on Monday
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Early registration is soon to be available for Parks & Recreation's youth indoor soccer.
Fire at apartment complex in western Alaska kills 3 people
Bethel, Alaska (AP) — Authorities say people have been killed in a fire that broke out at a low-income apartment complex in the western Alaska town of Bethel.
Ranked-choice voting results won’t be reported for 15 days following Aug. 16 election
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The special election for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat is less than one week away.
Ketchikan educator named 'Teacher of Distinction' at SHI conference
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Ketchikan teacher was honored with the 2022 “Teacher of Distinction” award by Sealaska Heritage Institute during its Culturally Responsive Education Conference.
SCOAK: Funds can be set aside for schools, but future revenues cannot
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that the legislature cannot dedicate future revenues for future budgetary cycles.
Nelson named as executive director of Alaska Department of Fish & Game
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has announced that Art Nelson has taken the position of executive director, replacing Glenn Haight who departed earlier this summer.
Sens. Murkowski, Sullivan attend grand opening of Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan took part in the grand opening this week of the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies.
Boat trailer, truck end up underwater at North Douglas boat ramp
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The North Douglas ramp is open again after quick action to pull a boat trailer and the truck it was attached to out of the water.
<br /> Winds are East at 10.4 MPH (9 KT). The pressure is 1015.0 mb and the humidity is 80%. The wind chill is 58. Last Updated on Aug 13 2022, 7:53 pm AKDT.
