The plane was reported missing Sunday, about 12 hours before it was found partially submerged under ice Monday morning.
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Alaska volcano’s eruption ‘likely,’ could send ash to state’s population centers within weeks
Researchers predict the most likely outcome of the unrest at Mt. Spurr is “one or more explosive events” that could last as long as a few hours and produce ash clouds carried for hundreds of miles.
Heli-skiers killed in avalanche near Girdwood all had Minnesota ties
Dangerous avalanche conditions in the area persist, stalling recovery efforts and prompting warnings from forecasters.
3 heli-skiers killed in avalanche near Girdwood, troopers say
The skiers were caught in a slide Tuesday afternoon near the west fork of the Twentymile River, which buried them “between 40 feet and nearly 100 feet deep.”
Parnell will retire as UAA chancellor at the end of spring semester
Sean Parnell had a long political career before becoming chancellor four years ago. He served as governor from 2009 to 2014.
Wildlife Conservation Center raises 30,000 bucks to rebuild deer shelter
The Sitka black-tailed deer shelter at the Wildlife Conservation Center was demolished after a windstorm swept through much of the region.