FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska man who set a car on fire as people were inside will serve seven years in prison. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports 28-year-old Dexter Reedy reached a plea deal with the state Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree arson. He received a nine-year sentence with two…
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Alaska aerospace company wants to launch more satellites
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska aerospace company wants to increase its launch frequency to at least two or three launches per year. The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports representatives from Alaska Aerospace Corporation spoke about their plans earlier this week at a town hall meeting in Kodiak. They told residents the advancement of small-launch vehicles…
Alaska aerospace company wants to launch more satellites
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska aerospace company wants to increase its launch frequency to at least two or three launches per year. The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports representatives from Alaska Aerospace Corporation spoke about their plans earlier this week at a town hall meeting in Kodiak. They told residents the advancement of small-launch vehicles…
The Latest: Senate has a do-over on adjournment
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Senate bungled its adjournment from the first special session. But a Department of Law spokeswoman says that has no impact on Gov. Bill Walker’s proclamation calling a new special session. The Senate on Friday morning adjourned from the first special session without voting on whether to do so after…
Climber dies of unknown illness descending Denali
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The National Park Service in Alaska says a climber has died on Denali, North America’s highest mountain. The name, gender and nationality of the climber were not immediately released pending notification of the climber’s family. Denali’s summit is at 20,310 feet (6,190-meters). The park service received a request for help at…
Former Alaska district attorney dies in traffic crash
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A former Kodiak, Fairbanks and Bethel district attorney died in a motorcycle crash as he traveled in Canada. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports 64-year-old Mike Gray died Sunday near Mile 820 Alaska Highway. Gray, traveling alone, left Fairbanks early Saturday morning for a family gathering in Montana. Yukon Territory Chief Coroner…