Public Safety

The loss of five people is the worst maritime tragedy in the area since a chartered float plane went down en route from Sitka to Warm Springs Bay in 2004.

Residents who testified at Tuesday night’s meeting overwhelmingly opposed the policy, saying it could create new financial burdens for homeowners. 

All of the charges are misdemeanors involving illegal fishing for halibut.

Quicksand-like mud along the arm can rapidly trap unsuspecting beachgoers, and sporadic cell phone reception can keep people from calling 911.

Hatanaka’s climbing partner witnessed the fall but could not see or get to the place where he came to rest.

Troopers said the man had been firing a rifle at residents and buildings.