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Fry with Care: Anchorage Officials Share Crucial Safety Tips for Holiday Cooking and Plumbing

Anchorage, Alaska — As the holiday season approaches, bringing with it peak cooking and decorating times, Anchorage officials are emphasizing safety to prevent home fires and plumbing mishaps. Local authorities are specifically highlighting the dangers of deep-frying turkeys and improper disposal of cooking oils, which have historically led to increased emergency calls during this period. The Anchorage Fire Department conducted a public demonstration showing the fiery consequences of dropping a partially thawed turkey into hot …

Fatal Downtown Anchorage Shooting Investigated as Homicide and Officer-Involved Incident

Anchorage, Alaska – A fatal shooting incident unfolded in Downtown Anchorage early Saturday morning, sparking investigations into both a homicide and an officer-involved shooting, as confirmed by the Anchorage Police Department. Authorities disclosed that a violent confrontation occurred in a parking lot near H Street and West Third Avenue, leading to the fatal shooting of a man. The chaotic situation escalated around 2:30 a.m. while police were already in the vicinity, prompting a swift response …

Man Convicted of Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide in Death of Wife on St. Paul Island, Anchorage Jury Finds

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A 54-year-old man has been convicted of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the 2021 death of his wife on St. Paul Island. However, he was found not guilty on a second-degree murder charge after an eight-day trial in Anchorage Superior Court. According to records, police on the Bering Sea island responded to a medical call at the man’s house and found his wife unresponsive. Despite efforts to revive her, she died …

Anchorage Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Rage-Driven Shooting at Point Woronzof Park

Anchorage, Alaska – A shocking case of domestic violence has rocked the city of Anchorage, as 27-year-old Isaiah N. Savok has been charged with attempted murder and assault. The charges stem from a harrowing incident that took place at Point Woronzof Park, where Savok allegedly shot his estranged wife multiple times and rammed the vehicle she was in with another man. The victim reported that Savok had previously assaulted her and on the night of …