Coast Guard seeks information after laser strike hits Ketchikan boat crew
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard is seeking information from the public in locating a suspect or suspects who pointed a green laser light at the cabin of a Station Ketchikan boat crew conducting underway operations Saturday night.
The laser strike occurred around 8:45 p.m., while the boat crew transited north in the Tongass Narrows. The point of origin reportedly came from an area near the intersection...
Coast Guard Meritorious Advancement in Ketchikan, Alaska
Petty Officer 2nd Class Alta Jones, a boatswains mate, is meritoriously advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class during a ceremony at Coast Guard Station Ketchikan, Alaska, Nov. 25, 2020. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Jessica Fontenette
KETCHIKAN, Alaska – The Coast Guard meritoriously advanced a boatswains mate during a ceremony at Coast Guard Station Ketchikan Wednesday.
Rear Adm. Matthew T. Bell, Jr.,...
Coast Guard rescues 2 kayakers near Ketchikan
Coast Guard Cutter Bailey Barco file photo
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard rescued two kayakers Monday near Ketchikan after one of their kayaks sustained damage and took on water.
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Bailey Barco arrived on scene and recovered both kayakers along with their kayaks and brought them to where they launched at Mountain Point in Ketchikan. No injuries or medical concerns were...
