Alaska communities in the Aleutians were under a tsunami advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Kamchatka at about 3:25 p.m. Alaska time.
Public Safety
Law enforcement arrests multiple Juneau residents on organized drug ring charges
According to police, the investigation began last fall and involved multiple law enforcement agencies in Alaska and California, where the drugs allegedly originated before arriving in Juneau.
Disgraced former Alaska federal judge could be forbidden from practicing law in the state
The Alaska Bar Association’s board of governors is considering whether to recommend the disbarment of former federal judge Joshua Kindred and will vote on the issue next month.
Woman dies after boating accident near Sitka
The U.S. Coast Guard said a man was rescued after the incident Sunday night near Redoubt Bay, which involved a capsized kayak and skiff.
Former state legislator wins lawsuit that sought to enforce a clause of the Alaska Constitution
Former state Rep. David Eastman has won his lawsuit against Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the state of Alaska, successfully challenging the governor’s decision to allow a bill to become law last year.
NTSB: Too much cargo and unapproved installation of moose antlers likely caused plane crash that killed Peltola’s husband
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on the Sept. 2023 plane crash near St. Mary’s that resulted in the death of pilot Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr., 57.