Palmer, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska State Troopers said alcohol and not wearing seatbelts contributed to the death of a child in a motor vehicle crash on Saturday.
Troopers said the five-year-old child died Sunday from injuries sustained in the crash on Old Glenn Highway and Smith Road.
Troopers said a single-vehicle flipped over pinning the child underneath.
Three adults and another child were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into the crash continues.
Sen. Murkowski to support Barrett for Supreme Court
Washington, DC (AP) - Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Saturday she will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett.
Sen. Murkowski advances boosting mineral security
Washington, DC (KINY) - Last week, in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Chairman Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Ranking Member Sen. Joe Manchin, provided keynote remarks at the start of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s 2020 Summit.
CCFR responds to structure fire on Thunder Street
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Friday, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Capital City Fire Rescue responded to the 8000 block of Thunder Street for a residential structure fire.
Sullivan, Gross clash in broadcast Alaska Senate debate
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race attacked each other’s integrity and clashed on issues of health care and the Supreme Court in a high-profile broadcast debate less than two weeks before the Nov. 3 election.
Palmer voting site temporarily closes after virus diagnosis
Juneau, Alaska (AP) - State elections officials say an early voting location in Palmer has closed temporarily after a poll worker was diagnosed with COVID-19.
Ketchikan EOC reports 1 new COVID-19 case
Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - One new positive case of COVID-19 was identified in Ketchikan on Friday.
Sitka command releases wastewater COVID-19 testing report
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - This week the Sitka Unified Command discussed wastewater testing and mitigation efforts.
Negative COVID-19 test will be required for entry into Hoonah
Hoonah, Alaska (KINY) - Effective Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, all incoming travelers to Hoonah must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival or commit to testing provided by the City of Hoonah in partnership with the Hoonah Indian Association.
CBJ reports 10 new COVID-19 cases on Friday
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting 10 new residents with COVID-19 in Juneau.
Juneau pools reopen on reservation system next week
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Due to the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center raising the overall community risk to Level 3 High, Juneau Pools and Juneau Public Libraries have altered operations.
Southeast Alaska Land Trust appoints new director
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Southeast Alaska Land Trust has announced that Steve Brockmann has been named as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective Sept. 21.
Popular day-use shelters now available for winter reservations
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Juneau Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest will be taking reservations for three popular day-use shelters starting Nov. 2, 2020, until the end of April 2021.
SEARHC is challenging you to get out and track your time in the fresh air while being safe and seen. What: All-ages fall fitness challenge When:October 19th – November 16th Where: Any outdoor activity participants will track their active minutes outdoors to be eligible for some very bright weekly prizes. including high visibility jackets from Grundens! For more info and to sign up visit searhc.org/stayactivestaybright , or call Doug at 966-8674
at NoneThe City and Borough of Sitka is now accepting grant applications from Sitka businesses and nonprofit organizations that have experienced severe economic impacts due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The deadline to apply for these grants is October 31st. Grant awards are anticipated in November, and all funds must be expended by December 30th, 2020. Separate applications for the business and nonprofit grants, guidelines and answers to questions are available on the CBS website, www.cityofsitka.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the downloadable forms as they include auto-calculation fields to help determine eligibility, and the potential grant amounts for the business applicants. Please contact CARES Act Grant Technician Rob Allen at 747 – 1824 with any questions.
at NoneRegistration is open for the 2020 Alaska Food Festival and Conference, which is going virtual on Friday and Saturday, Nov 6 – 7, this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a pre-conference movie on Thursday, Nov 5th. The two main themes are food entrepreneurship and rural and Indingenous food systems. For more info go to www.akfoodpolicycouncil.org
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