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Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Opens New Pharmacy in Juneau, Restoring Compounding Services

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Opens New Pharmacy in Juneau, Restoring Compounding Services

The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) has opened a new pharmacy in the Mendenhall Mall in Juneau, Alaska. This new facility marks the return of compounding services to Juneau, a service that had been unavailable since Ron's Apothecary closed in 2023. The SEARHC pharmacy will occupy the same space previously used by Ron's Apothecary. According to Mike Dow, SEARHC's director of pharmacy, the new location aims to provide convenience and accessibility to residents in the Mendenhall Valley, which is identified as Juneau's largest growth area. As an Indian Health Service (IHS) pharmacy operated by an Alaska Native nonprofit, it offers expanded access to medications for SEARHC patients, with retail products also available to the general public. The pharmacy plans to begin offering non-sterile compounding services in early September, enabling the creation of custom medications on-site, including hormone therapies, pain management formulations, ointments, creams, and capsules. They also intend to...

From Russian America to U.S. Territory: Alaska’s Political Evolution

From Russian America to U.S. Territory: Alaska’s Political Evolution

Alaska's journey to becoming an organized incorporated territory of the United States was a gradual process, marked by several shifts in its admini...

Charter Aircraft Crash in Western Alaska Kills Eight Near Remote Radar Site

Charter Aircraft Crash in Western Alaska Kills Eight Near Remote Radar Site

A charter aircraft carrying eight individuals crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of all on board, as confirmed by the U.S. military. The incident occurred near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles (725 km) west of Anchorage, Alaska. The plane, a Cessna 441, had departed from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was en route to Cape Newenham. The crash took place around 12:15 p.m. Thursday. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Davis, commander of Alaskan Command, the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, and Eleventh Air Force, expressed profound sorrow, referring to the loss as devastating for the military family and the communities served. The National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, stated that the aircraft had two pilots and six passengers. The radar site is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center and is part of a network that monitors aircr...

Eight Fatalities Reported in Charter Plane Crash Near Remote Alaska Radar Site

Eight Fatalities Reported in Charter Plane Crash Near Remote Alaska Radar Site

All eight individuals aboard a charter aircraft were killed when it crashed near a remote radar site in Western Alaska. The twin-engine Cessna 441 Conquest, operated by Security Aviation, was en route from Anchorage to Cape Newenham, approximately 460 miles southwest of Anchorage. The crash occurred around 11:45 a.m. at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Alaska chief, Clint Johnson, reported that the plane went down after a missed approach to the runway while operating in instrument meteorological conditions, meaning pilots were navigating solely by instruments due to poor visibility. The aircraft lost communication after a second missed approach. The wreckage was later found about a quarter-mile west of runway 15, on rising terrain, with evidence of a post-crash fire. The deceased include two pilots, two members of the Army Corps of Engineers, and four contractors.

Plane Crash in Alaska Claims Eight Lives Amid Heavy Fog at Remote Military Site

Plane Crash in Alaska Claims Eight Lives Amid Heavy Fog at Remote Military Site

A small plane crashed during its second landing attempt in heavy fog at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that the pilots were unable to see the runway and had to rely solely on instruments. The incident occurred on Thursday, with weather conditions rapidly deteriorating from a low cloud ceiling and 10 miles of visibility to less than a quarter-mile shortly after the crash. Among the deceased were two employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who were en route to a project supporting the U.S. Air Force. The radar site, originally built in the 1950s for early warning against missile attacks, now monitors skies towards Russia, North Korea, and China. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends pilots use GPS and other instruments for landings at this gravel airstrip, which is located on a mountain slope.

Charter Plane Crash Near Alaska Radar Site Kills All Eight Onboard

Charter Plane Crash Near Alaska Radar Site Kills All Eight Onboard

A small charter plane crashed near a remote military airport in Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight individuals aboard. The incident occurred on Thursday at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage. Federal investigators reported that the plane was on its second attempt to land in heavy fog, with pilots relying solely on instruments due to poor visibility. The two pilots and six passengers, including two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees, were not immediately identified. The radar site, originally built in the 1950s for early warning against missile attacks, now monitors airspace towards Russia, North Korea, and China. The Federal Aviation Administration recommends GPS and other instruments for landings at this gravel airstrip, which is situated on a mountain slope. Weather conditions at the time of the crash were characterized by heavy fog and significantly reduced visibility.

Charter Plane Crash Near Alaskan Military Site Kills Eight Individuals

Charter Plane Crash Near Alaskan Military Site Kills Eight Individuals

A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 charter plane, operated by Security Aviation, crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 20:15 GMT, west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport. Rescuers who arrived at the crash site confirmed there were no survivors. The Alaskan Command stated that the individuals on board were dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment, though the specific nature of their work at the radar site, which tracks aircraft in Alaskan airspace, was not disclosed. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, confirmed that the plane carried two pilots and six passengers.

Charter Plane Crash in Alaska Kills Eight Near US Military Airstrip Amid Heavy Fog

Charter Plane Crash in Alaska Kills Eight Near US Military Airstrip Amid Heavy Fog

A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board. The incident occurred near a remote radar site, approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage. The Cessna 441, a twin-engined plane, was making its second approach to a gravel airstrip in heavy fog, relying solely on instruments due to a lack of visibility. According to Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region chief, regulations required the pilots to abort their first landing attempt. The crash happened about one-third of a mile from the runway during the second attempt. The eight victims included two pilots, two employees of the US Army Corps of Engineers, and four contractors, two of whom worked for Calista Brice, a company involved in construction, engineering, and logistics in remote areas. The radar site is managed by the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center and is part of a network tracking aircraft in Alaska's airspace.

ER Doctor Identified as Pilot Killed in Pennsylvania Mid-Air Collision with State Police Helicopter

ER Doctor Identified as Pilot Killed in Pennsylvania Mid-Air Collision with State Police Helicopter

Dr. Paul William Sokoloski, a 57-year-old veteran emergency room doctor and commercial pilot, has been identified as the pilot killed in a "very violent" mid-air collision involving his Cessna 150 and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter. The incident occurred Wednesday evening at Carlisle Airport in Cumberland County. Harrowing video footage circulating online shows the small private jet appearing to struggle with wake turbulence or rotor wash before striking the tail of the hovering state police chopper. The collision resulted in an explosion of dust and debris, with the Cessna breaking into many pieces. The two Pennsylvania State Police pilots, Cpl. Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, were airlifted from the scene; Corman has been discharged, and Mills remains hospitalized with a good prognosis.

Emergency Room Doctor Dies in Pennsylvania Plane-Helicopter Collision

Emergency Room Doctor Dies in Pennsylvania Plane-Helicopter Collision

Paul Sokoloski, a 57-year-old emergency room doctor from Hershey, Pennsylvania, died in a collision between his Cessna 150 airplane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at Carlisle Airport. The incident occurred on a Wednesday evening while Sokoloski's plane was attempting to land. According to state police, the Cessna veered off the runway and collided with the rear of the hovering PSP helicopter. Sokoloski was the sole occupant of the plane. Two state troopers in the helicopter, Cpl. Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills, were injured and airlifted to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Corman has since been released, while Mills remains hospitalized in stable condition. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and state police are investigating the crash.

Video Released Showing Small Plane Crashing into Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter at Carlisle Regional Airport

Video Released Showing Small Plane Crashing into Pennsylvania State Police Helicopter at Carlisle Regional Airport

Newly released video footage shows the moment a small Cessna 150 airplane crashed into a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter at Carlisle Regional Airport in Cumberland County. The collision occurred shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday while the helicopter was conducting a training exercise. According to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge Aaron McCarter, the helicopter was performing a 'hover taxi' several feet off the ground and moving to the side of the runway when the Cessna approached. The plane then suddenly increased its pitch, went nose up, turned, leveled off, and flew into the back of the helicopter. The pilot of the Cessna, identified as 57-year-old Paul Sokoloski, was killed in the crash. A state police colonel and a trooper in the helicopter were initially trapped but managed to escape. Federal investigators have recovered all debris and are analyzing data cards to determine the cause of the 'very violent' crash.

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Small plane crashes into Atlantic off Boca; only person on board OK

Small plane crashes into Atlantic off Boca; only person on board OK

The small Piper plane went into the water off Boca Raton near Ocean Boulevard and East Palmetto Park Road, according to police.