A Ketchikan woman is leading an effort to show local and state law enforcement agencies that they have the community’s support by taking a plunge in the Pacific Ocean. The Ketchikan Daily News reports that the “Plunge for Peace” event, organized by Debbie Karlson, will take place Saturday at Ketchikan’s Knudson Cove. She says docks will be cleared of boats to make way for jumpers.
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2 bank robbery suspects arrested at Anchorage airport
Two men suspected of robbing an Anchorage bank were arrested early Friday at the city’s main airport. The FBI says airport police recognized Kaleem Fredericks, 23, and Calel Crofford, 23, from pictures release by the FBI.
Fairbanks official faces driving under the influence charge
A top administrator for the city of Fairbanks has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and leaving the scene of an accident. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports chief of staff Jeff Jacobson was arrested Thursday after knocking down a light pole and signs and continuing on at high speed.
Coast Guard airlifts 2 guides mauled by bear in Alaska
A man and a woman mauled by a bear in Alaska were airlifted by a Coast Guard helicopter to receive medical treatment. The two are wilderness guides who were leading a group of cruise ship passengers on a hike about 30 miles north of Sitka, the Coast Guard said.
Anchorage police seek information on recent shootings
Anchorage police are seeking information on two shootings. Elijah Zeller, 18, on July 30 was dropped off at a hospital, where he died of gunshot wounds.
Lab identifies remains of Selawik man missing since 2013
The remains of a Selawik man missing since 2013 have been positively identified. The remains Clifford Greist, 32, were identified by specialists in Texas, Alaska State Troopers said.