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.
Alaska's unemployment in May remains at 6.7%, job count up from May 2020
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska's employment in May was up 5.7 percent from May of 2020, a gain of 16,500 jobs.
Police: Anchorage man shot 5 after arguing with homeless
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Anchorage police say a 21-year-old man who had argued with homeless people near his workplace allegedly returned to the area over the weekend and fired a long gun several times, killing one and injuring four others.
Juneau Animal Rescue reports uptick in pet owners relinquishing animals
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There are stories across the nation about people who adopted a pet during the pandemic and are now turning them back in since they are no longer homebound.
Birmingham, Alabama (AP) - A city-owned museum in Alabama will return works of art to two Alaskan Native American tribes that requested the items back in 2017
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Judge says CDC can't require COVID vaccines for cruises
Florida (KINY) - A federal judge has ruled that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can not require cruise ship passengers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. ABC has called the ruling an "initial win" for Florida.
Alaska Special Legislative Session Limps Toward End
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The special legislative session limped toward a bitter end Friday, with Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and House majority leaders sharply disagreeing over the adequacy of the budget passed by lawmakers earlier this week.
Dunleavy, Legislators Battle to Bitter End
JUNEAU, Alaska (KINY) — The special legislative session ended Friday, with Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and House majority leaders still at odds over the budget passed by lawmakers earlier this week.
National Weather Service Seeks to Improve Weather Messaging
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The National Weather Service is requesting feedback on how it can improve messaging during times when weather or flood hazards are possible or happening.
Health Consortium names permanent President
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium announced that they have named Valerie Davidson as their Permanent President.
Interim Principal chosen for Thunder Mountain High School
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - John Luhrs replaces Steve Morrow who left the post following the conclusion of this school year.
Appeals Court Panel Orders Review of EPA Decision in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A split federal appeals court panel has sent back for further legal review a 2019 decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw proposed restrictions on large-scale mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region. The EPA during the Obama administration proposed but never finalized restrictions on large-scale mining in response to the Pebble Mine project.
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Last Updated on Jun 21 2021, 2:53 pm AKDT.
