Jose Vasquez was recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard Thursday for helping to save the other three passengers on the Wings of Alaska flight despite his own injuries.

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Instrument data ‘another piece of the puzzle’ in fatal plane crash
“We hope that we’ll get data all the way up until 1 to 2 seconds before the accident,” says NTSB investigator Chris Shaver.
The ups and downs of raising 3 children with FASD
“Sometimes I would love to wear a shirt that says, ‘My child has FASD. Don’t judge us,'” says mother Diane Lohrey.
Elections director resigns abruptly at Lt. Gov. Mallott’s request
Fenumiai had been director of elections since 2008. She’s being replaced by Nome’s city manager, Josephine Bahnke, who will start in October.
Where’s the trail? Boy Scout hopes to curb West Glacier rescues
Up to 12 times a year, search and rescue agencies send crews out to the West Glacier trail area to find lost and stranded hikers. An Eagle Scout is trying to fix that problem, and teach about the glacier’s history at the same time.
Muñoz talks special session, Permanent Fund & gasline at Chamber lunch
Juneau Rep. Cathy Muñoz says to expect a special legislative session sometime in the fall, this time in the capital city.





