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The plane appears to have crashed in a wooded area near the village under unknown circumstances, according to online federal aviation records.
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The Bethel Police Department has confirmed that the bodies of 27-year-old Joseph Pete and 34-year-old Gary Pete Jr. were recovered at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 16. Next of kin have been notified.
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Close to a year after ex-Typhoon Halong, hundreds of Kipnuk residents remain scattered across the state. But this past summer, some families returned to the village to visit their home and practice subsistence.
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High winds that began early on Sept. 15 have caused mild to moderate flooding across Y-K Delta communities with no significant damages reported.
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Both Alaska U.S. Senate candidates called for changes to federal fishery management. U.S. House candidates explicitly blamed bycatch for low salmon runs in Western Alaska.
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Responders found the vehicle fully engulfed at a property on 3rd Ave. at around 12:30 p.m. A separate fire that apparently spread from the vehicle to an adjacent warehouse was contained within the building’s insulation.
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In a recent notice, the agency said assistance funds should only be used for eligible expenses, ranging from home repair and school supplies, to medical expenses and equipment required for subsistence.
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Researchers looking at water level data from Typhoon Merbok in 2022 have shed new light on why the impacts of powerful storms vary widely across Western Alaska.
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The American Geophysical Union is fundraising for the climate report's long-term publication.
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Captain Dave Furber of Anchorage was 73 years old, and first officer Sergei Zelenkov II of Chugiak was 34 years old when the Cessna 441 Conquest they were flying crashed on the remote cape on the Bering Sea coast, killing all eight on board.
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Clint Johnson investigated over a thousand accidents over the course of his career.
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"This marks a historic achievement," said Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium CEO Natasha Singh.
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Flags were flown at half-staff across the state on Sept. 2 to honor the former representative who passed away in August at the age of 76.
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The surplus funding is part of an estimated nearly $600 million in oil revenue this fiscal year.
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The pollock fishery’s accidental catch of other fish is a hot topic in Alaska’s Senate race. Among trawl critics, opinions vary about the impact of the bill.
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Taylor discussed his record in the Dunleavy administration and his vision for the state's future on Tuesday's "Talk of Alaska."
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The fire was put out early Tuesday morning, officials say. Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the dock.
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According to data recently released by the state, the number of deaths was higher in 2025 than past years. Guns were the leading cause of death.
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