An Alaska-based dive rescue organization announced it has received a donation of an unserviceable aluminum aircraft frame from Sutton Aircraft Salvage to support training operations. While thanking the donor, the group said it is still seeking additional assistance to support both training and mission response needs across the state. For…
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Sections of the Alaska Highway reopened Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, after closures caused by freezing rain and…
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The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities has ordered the immediate closure of the Haines Highway from Milepost 4…
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