A preliminary report by National Transportation Safety Board says the pilot in a non-fatal plane crash likely become disoriented after weather conditions worsened during a trip to Ketchikan.
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Deadline to register to vote in primary election approaching
To vote in Alaska, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Alaska, and 18 years or older on Election Day. On your application you must provide a physical residence address, proof of identify and date of birth.
Ketchikan school board votes to investigate district’s actions in Edwards’ case
The Ketchikan School District is going to hire an independent investigator to look into the district’s actions regarding former teacher Doug Edwards, who faces charges that he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl at the high school, as well as other locations.
Updated: Eleven people survive floatplane crash on Prince of Wales Island
An airplane with 11 people on board has crashed on Mount Jumbo on Prince of Wales Island. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, all 11 have reportedly survived. Petty Officer Charly Hengen said the plane crashed about 2,000 feet up the mountain.
Tourists assist in Deer Mountain rescue
Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad received report about 11 p.m. Saturday of the missing boy. Chris John said the boy called 911 using a cell phone, but the calls were cut off so rescuers were unable to determine his location.
Murkowski, U.S. ag secretary tour Prince of Wales Island
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said it’s unlikely that the Roadless Rule will be repealed for the Tongass, but he wants to work with U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and other state representatives to find a way to perhaps modify it for Alaska.