Whittier Samoan residents who are U.S. nationals claim state troopers asked for immigration status [Video]

Published: Oct. 8, 2024 at 5:27 PM AKDT|Updated: 10 hours ago

Roughly 25 American Samoan residents who live in the small city of Whitter believe Alaska State Troopers targeted them believing they were illegal immigrants violating election laws, even though they are registered U.S. nationals.

A large commercial fire burned multiple shops and apartments Saturday night in the small Southeast community of Haines, leading to millions of dollars in damage.Alaska Sate Troopers say the Haines Volunteer Fire Department and Haines Borough Police Department responded to the fire at the intersection of Haines Highway and Mud Bay.

The Cessna 207 crashed about a half mile from the runway in St. Mary’s.

Chief Meteorologist Melissa Frey breaks down the latest on Hurricane Milton and the chances for snow across Southcentral this week.

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