A 7.8 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami warning for the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island. The warning was later downgraded to an advisory and was canceled altogether by 1 a.m. Sunday.
Public Safety
Nonattorney advocates to represent Alaskans in court under new waiver
Alaska’s Supreme Court, with support from the state’s bar association, approved a waiver at the end of last year that will allow specially trained nonlawyers to represent Alaskans in court for some issues.
Craig George, renowned Arctic wildlife biologist and whale expert, missing in rafting accident
Craig George, 70, spent decades studying bowhead whales and documenting their long-term increases.
Petersburg Catholic church burns in 10-hour fire
Fire Department spokesperson Dave Berg said the church was likely a total loss.
Many Alaskans were victims of internet crime last year. AI could make it worse
Victims were disproportionately older adults and reported losses of more than $17 million.
2 dead, 3 survive after plane crashes near Old Harbor
The plane was operated by Kodiak-based Vertigo Air.