Washington (AP) Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut Democrat-turned-Independent long known for his centrist views, voted for Joe Biden in 2020. Icy roads, speed factored into weekend car wrecks in Juneau - KTOO The U.S. Army says two Army helicopters similar to the ones in this picture crashed Thursday, April 27, 2023, near Healy, Alaska, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A car crash involving two vehicles occurred this morning. JPD releases information in Tuesday's fatal motorcycle-bus accident Police did not release the names of the driver or passenger in the car. An occupant of one of the three additional vehicles also sustained minor injuries, but they were not transported to BRH. Army identifies soldiers who died in helicopter crash near Healy They were pretty badly damaged, airbags were deployed on all of the vehicles.". Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will open a new exhibit celebrating the rich traditions and real-life experiences of Alaska Native female artists during First Friday this week. (Lyndsey Brollini/KTOO) Flights across Southeast Alaska have been . (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire). Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - S&P Global Ratings has assigned an 'AA+' rating to the City & Borough of Juneau's series 2023 general obligation (GO) bonds and affirmed the AA+ rating on CBJ's existing GO debt. 1 of 2. Capital City Fire/Rescue extricated the driver and one of the passengers of the truck. Juneau Police Department with assistance from Capital City Fire/Rescue on the scene Tuesday morning, Oct. 18 at Auke Lake off of Glacier Highway after it was reported that a white Chevrolet pickup occupied by three males lost control and rolled several times before landing into the lake. Due to the crash, Egan was closed down for about three hours which resulted in a near-standstill of traffic with cars in the outbound lane stretching to Hospital Drive. Contact reporter Jonson Kuhn at jonson.kuhn@juneauempire.com. But as Biden's reelection campaign begins, Lieberman is preparing to recruit a third-party candidate capable of defeating the Democratic president. Witnesses reported seeing the Acura driving in the inbound turn lane of Egan Drive, at Fred Meyer. Following the crash, the outbound lane of Egan Drive was closed for a total of about three hours, to allow for responders to provide medical treatment and investigate the crash. When we got there we didnt see the vehicle but we did find bubbles in the water and debris all over the place, Quinto said. Pennell said there wasnt much information available yet about other factors that may have contributed to the collision. JPD and CCFR responded to assist. The aircraft was one of four traveling to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage from Fort Wainwright. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences. Army via AP)Cameron Roxberry. June 7, 2022. In this photo released by the U.S. Army, AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, fly over a mountain range near Fort Wainwright, Alaska on . Two males were believed to have been thrown from the vehicle, and one has been confirmed as deceased. He has been identified as 19-year-old Juneau resident, Hunter Dayton Fredrick. Contact reporter Peter Segall at psegall@juneauempire.com. In a traffic accident, every second counts to save lives when the rescuers make their way to the injured. The. He reportedly threw objects at responding officers. The 15-year-old boy was transported to the hospital in critical condition, but was released Wednesday night, according to JPD. JUNEAU, Wis. A crash caused damage to a natural gas pipe above the ground in Juneau on Wednesday, resulting in a significant leak of natural gas, according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office. The Juneau Police Department responded to 10 car crashes between Saturday and Sunday. The AA+ rating indicates a "very strong capacity to meet financial commitments" and is the highest rating usually awarded to communities Juneau's size. A Juneau Police Department spokesperson confirmed the body of the vehicles third occupant, a 19-year-old, was recovered from the water mid-Tuesday morning. Alaska Juneau Traffic | Alaska 511 Sales tax and special session loom as possibilities. Empire prints its last paper in Juneau. Her next of kin was notified on Thursday afternoon, according to police. Crime | Juneau Empire JPD is still on scene and working to investigate the crash. The pressure is 1019.3 mb and the humidity is 80%. The three-car involved crash occurred on Egan outbound between Vanderbilt Hill Road and the old Walmart access road at 4:23 pm on Wednesday, according to Fire Chief Ed Quinto. ARROW is an innovative initiative that will greatly improve emergency response capabilities in rural Alaskan communities. Everything is . A news release issued Saturday by the 11th Airborne Division says the servicemember was in stable condition. Police seek more info on fatal crash | Juneau Empire 2023 Juneau Alaska Communications, LLC. Investigation continues into two-vehicle collision at Mendenhall Loop Road and Egan Drive. Heres what to expect the second week of the season. Juneau woman killed in Dodge County crash identified - WBAY The Federal Aviation Administration has restricted air traffic within 25 nautical miles of the crash site through May 4, to facilitate the investigation. Army Grounds Aviators for Training After Fatal Crashes - US News Copyright 2023 TheAssociated Press. The Juneau-based printing press retired after 36 years of service. Messages seeking additional information were not returned as of Tuesday evening. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain . The driver and passenger of the Subaru also received injuries, but they are reiterated to be not serious at this time. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire). Southeast Alaska Food Bank patrons have doubled since last November, as Rep. 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Update: Death identified in Auke Lake truck crash - Taku 105 - KTKU-FM As of Tuesday evening, the video had amassed more than 2.3 million views on TikTok, House committee advances year-end educator payments, but outlook for school funding boost dims. Next of kin have been notified of death. During this time, Glacier Highway at Auke Lake is being reduced down to one lane. Police vehicles block Egan Drive going toward the Mendenhall Valley after a multi-vehicle wreck Wednesday evening. Car crash on Egan Highway - KINY Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - S&P Global Ratings has assigned an 'AA+' rating to the City & Borough of Juneau's series 2023 general obligation (GO) bonds and affirmed the AA+ rating on CBJ's existing GO debt. Alaska Seaplanes flight crashes on takeoff in Juneau - KTOO Located on the Parks Highway, the community is a popular place for people to spend the night while visiting Denali Park, which is home to the continents tallest mountain. A video catches the moment on camera, panning away to capture Olav's win before panning back around, showing the mayhem. It is believed that two of the males may have been thrown from the vehicle during the crash. People who may have seen the wreck at Mendenhall Loop Road and Egan Drive involving a blue Toyota Corolla and a white Ford truck are asked by Juneau Police Department to call the dispatch at. A five-vehicle wreck that sent three people to the hospital Wednesday evening was the result of a vehicle driving the wrong way against traffic on Egan Drive, police say. Carrion, who was in the passenger seat told the Empire Wednesday evening that his wife swerved from the left lane to the right narrowly dodging the vehicle. Biden's diverse coalition of support risks fraying in 2024 The best states in the U.S. come from coast to coast. Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is launching the Alaska Rural Remote Operations Work Plan (ARROW) Program. As of Tuesday evening, the video had amassed more than 2.3 million views on TikTok, House committee advances year-end educator payments, but outlook for school funding boost dims. Heres what to expect the second week of the season. Its the end of a three-year trial dating back to Oct. 12, 2019. Original 10/18: Juneau Police said that at about 12:51 a.m. Tuesday, they received a report of a motor vehicle crash on Glacier Highway at Auke Lake. Winds are Southeast at 10.4 MPH (9 KT). Tags: Associated Press, politics, Alaska, Alabama. The unit is part of the 11th Airborne Division, which is nicknamed the Arctic Angels.. The robbery took place at 1:24 p.m. on Wednesday. It was reported that a single vehicle, a white Chevrolet pickup, lost control and flipped several times; landing in the lake, where it became fully submerged. 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Dillingham, Alaska (KINY) This week, in a decision refusing to overturn its November 2020 permit denial for the proposed Pebble Mine, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remanded a small number of issues raised in a January 2021 appeal filed by the Pebble Limited Partnership for further review by its Alaska District staff. 6 dead in Alaska sightseeing plane crash - Honolulu Star-Advertiser JUNEAU, Alaska A sightseeing plane crashed Thursday in southeast Alaska, killing all six people on board, the U.S. Coast Guard said. The suspension of air operations was effective immediately, with units grounded until they complete the training, said Lt. Col. Terence Kelley, an Army spokesperson. Army National Guard and Reserve units will have until May 31 to complete the training. During the incident, three other vehicles crashed or were struck by other vehicles, as a result of the Acura. Neither charges nor the identities of the drivers involved in the wreck were announced.
Juneau, AK - Accident News and Resources for car, bicycle, motorcycle The body of Fredrick will be flown to the Medical Examiner's Office in Anchorage to determine cause of death. WASHINGTON Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut Democrat-turned-Independent long known for Continue reading. JUNEAU, Wis. (WMTV) - Dodge County officials are evacuating residents Wednesday afternoon after a crash caused a natural gas leak near Juneau. This is a developing story and will be updated. At 12:51 a.m. Tuesday, police received a report of a crash on Glacier Highway. According to the first data, this is a serious traffic accident, said the PU Kranj. (Cameron Roxberry/U.S. Revised Senate budget contains smaller education increase, $1,300 PFD Nugget falls hike. 11th Airborne spokesperson John Pennell said the soldiers were flying two AH-64 Apache helicopters with the Fort Wainwright-based 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment. The helicopters were returning from a training flight to Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks. 2023 Juneau Alaska Communications, LLC. news@nbc15.com - (608)-274-1500. The two survivors were the only passengers aboard the privately-owned aircraft, the Coast Guard said. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Powered by Aiir. Breaking news. The third occupant of the truck identified by police as a 27-year-old Juneau woman died at the scene. Her next of kin has been notified, andher body has been sent to the State of Alaska Medical Examiner in Anchorage, according to police. In the area of the Egan Drive overpass, near the old Wal-Mart building, the Acura struck head on a white Subaru that was being driven outbound. Army via AP), an Apache helicopter rolled after taking off from Talkeetna, two U.S. Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters crashed, The bus was removed and taken to Fairbanks in 2020, Pennsylvania Senate Votes to Ban Safe Injection Sites, Oklahoma AG Files Motion Seeking to Stop Glossip Execution, Mom Gets $2M for Jail Death of Intellectually Disabled Son. Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is launching the Alaska Rural Remote Operations Work Plan (ARROW) Program. According to CCFR Assistant Chief Ed Quinto, a couple, who were driving in the opposite direction of the truck, witnessed the vehicle lose control, crash into the guard rail and flip several times before landing in the water. Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) - The University of Alaska Fairbanks will honor Kalen Moore-Thomas and Riley von Borstel on May 5 as its outstanding undergraduate degree recipients for 2023, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced that May is Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Awareness Month. 13-year-old severely injured in bike collision in Juneau - KTOO Contact reporter Clarise Larson at clarise.larson@juneauempire.com or (651)-528-1807. Eight people were onboard the . JPD did not release the identities of any of three occupants of the truck, and the ages and condition of the vehicles other two occupants was not immediately clear. The outbound lane is closed off and traffic is being diverted onto Vanderbilt Hill Road. Responding officers learned the crash involved five vehicles and two of the vehicles were in a head-on collision. There is a safety investigation that will be ongoing by the Armys Combat Readiness Center out of Ft. Novosel, Alabama, he said. The plane's emergency alert beacon was activated around. Nobody hurt when floatplane crashes in Southeast Alaska Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - CCFR and JPD are responded to an accident that occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Egan Highway. It was reported that a single vehicle, a white Chevrolet pickup, lost control and flipped several times; landing in the lake, where it became fully submerged. CPR was performed, according to police, but Godkin was pronounced dead at the scene. Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Police Department has released details on an accident that claimed the life of a Juneau man on Tuesday. Capital City Fire and Rescue Chief Dan Jager said that just before 8 a.m. they received a report of a two-vehicle accident on Egan drive. The entire intersection Loop at Egan Drive is closed. In February, two soldiers with the 11th Airborne Battalion were injured when the Apache they were in crashed soon after takeoff from the Talkeetna Airport, where theyd stopped to refuel on the way back from Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson. Group of clustered icons on the map. (Photo by Yvonne Krumrey/KTOO) A 13-year-old Juneau girl is at a Seattle hospital after she was hit by a driver and severely . Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - CCFR and JPD are responded to an accident that occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Egan Highway. Thursdays crash is the second this year involving 11th Airborne Apache helicopters in Alaska. Search Tip: Use quotes to find results containing your phrase, exactly, e.g., "Juneau Empire". Default options for receiving Event Notifications: Type in Start and End address or right mouse click on the map and then click on Drive or Transit icon to generate the route result. Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - In Alaska, where many people might be unaware of bats existence, there are risks that the flying nocturnal mammals are carrying rabies, a recent bulletin from the state Department of Health advised. Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - A program that has distributed almost $300 million to renewable energy projects in Alaska since 2008 would be made permanent under legislation that passed the state Senate without dissent on Friday. The 51-47 vote included support from two Republicans, Murkowski and Collins. You can unsubscribe anytime. It was reported that a single vehicle, a white Chevrolet pickup, lost control and flipped several times; landing in the lake, where it became fully submerged. Outbound Egan traffic should divert at McNugget and take Glacier Hwy. The AA+ rating indicates a "very strong capacity to meet financial commitments" and is the highest rating usually awarded to communities Juneau's size. Update 12/8: According to a press release, JPD received a report at about 4:19 p.m. of a small 4-door vehicle driving inbound on Egan Drive in the outbound lane of Egan Drive. Kranj, SI Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News According to Police, Egan Drive opened back up for outbound traffic a little after 9 p.m. Christian Carrion and Birgit Nelson, a married couple visiting Juneau, said they were driving outbound on Egan Drive when Nelson said she saw what appeared to be a small sedan driving very fast in the opposite direction heading toward their vehicle. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. In March, nine soldiers were killed when two U.S. Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters crashed during a routine nighttime training exercise about 30 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.