Alaska
Missing 19-year-old Kelly Hunt found dead in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Anchorage police have identified the person found dead outdoors Monday in the 3500 block of Lois Drive as 19-year-old Kelly Hunt.
According to APD, Hunt arrived in Anchorage on Jan. 6 and was staying at a home in the 3200 block of Oregon Drive. Police said she left that residence on the morning of Jan. 7. She was reported missing to the Anchorage Police Department on Jan. 11, and detectives were assigned to investigate the case.
Police said next-of-kin notification has been completed.
The body was discovered at about 8:56 a.m. on April 20, when officers responded to a report of a deceased person outside on Lois Drive. The death remains under investigation, and no arrests have been made.
Authorities said the State Medical Examiner will determine Hunt’s cause of death.
“We acknowledge the loss for family members and for the community,” APD Chief Sean Case said in a statement. “This case remains under investigation, and therefore, we are limited in what information we can share. We ask for understanding and patience from the community as detectives continue to conduct this investigation with urgency and accuracy.”
Hunt’s family also released a statement thanking the community members who helped search for her after she was reported missing.
“The family would like to express our deepest thanks and gratitude to everyone who has taken part in the search efforts for our sister Kelly. Your time, dedication, and compassion mean more than words can describe. From the volunteers who did ground searches to those sharing information, and offering support, each of you has made a difference. In moments like these, it is your kindness and sense of community that shows strength and hope is out there. Thank you for standing with us, for not giving up, and for showing such care and love during this difficult time.”
This is a developing story.
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Free Wi-Fi is available on more Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines planes.
The company said that 150 aircraft are now equipped with Starlink.
“For years, T-Mobile has played a key role in keeping our guests connected, and we’re proud to now offer Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, to Atmos members for free, made possible through our work with T-Mobile,” said Shane Jones, Senior Vice President of Fleet, Products and Guest Experience. “We’ve seen an overwhelmingly positive response from our guests, and we couldn’t have done it without T-Mobile as we continue to raise the bar for the experience across Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.”
Passengers must now be Atmos Rewards members to take advantage of the free service. The company said a new onboarding portal started in June, with the experience to become standard by mid-July.
Existing Atmos Rewards members will connect automatically, and new guests can sign up in just a few steps.
“Our relationship with Alaska Airlines has helped redefine what travelers can expect from inflight connectivity, and today’s milestone is another important step forward, said Mike Belcher, Head of Partnerships and Business Development at T-Mobile. “Bringing complimentary inflight Wi-Fi to more travelers across both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines makes it easier to stay connected throughout their journey. The new, streamlined experience for accessing Wi-Fi reflects our shared commitment to delivering a better, more seamless travel experience.”
The airline expects to finish installing Starlink across its remaining mainline fleet by 2027.
(Soldotna) – To allow anglers additional harvest opportunity of Kasilof River sockeye salmon, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is increasing the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon, 16 inches or greater in length, to six fish per day and twelve fish in possession; however, no more than two salmon per day and two in possession may be coho salmon, in all portions of the Kasilof River open to salmon fishing. These provisions are effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 26 through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, December 31, 2026.
The biological escapement goal on the Kasilof River is 140,000-320,000 sockeye salmon. Through June 23, a total of 117,665 sockeye salmon have passed the Kasilof River sonar site. The current escapement of sockeye salmon into the Kasilof River is proceeding at a rate that is projected to exceed the biological escapement goal.
In addition to increasing the bag and possession limit for sockeye salmon, ADF&G issued emergency order 2-RS-1-32-26 expanding the area open to the personal use dip net fishery on the Kasilof River.
For additional information, please contact the Soldotna ADF&G office at (907) 262-9368.
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