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Former pastor banned from Alaska Airlines after allegedly hitting wife mid-flight

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July 13, 2024

Former pastor banned from Alaska Airlines after allegedly hitting wife mid-flight

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Boeing 737-790 aircraft belonging to Alaska Airlines is seen flying at Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, United States on July 2, 2024. . (Photo by Hasan Akbas/Anadolu via Getty Images)

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A former pastor has been reportedly banned from Alaska Airlines for allegedly hitting his wife onboard a flight.

According to court documents obtained by FOX Television Stations, Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. struck his wife onboard an Alaska Airlines flight on July 2 from Seattle to Anchorage.

One witness reported that Holmberg struck his wife on the head.

A second witness reported hearing Holmberg telling his wife “How the hell did you get the upgrade?” to which the victim replied, “I’m gold point member. Don’t speak to me like that.”

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The witness then reported seeing Holmberg handing his cell phone to his wife and telling her to read it before he gave her the finger.

According to KTUU, his wife, Patti, said her husband “wanted me to read something on his cell phone, so I just glanced over his phone, and I gave it right back to him, and then he sat down,” she explained. “And then a few moments later, he got back up and hit me on the head.”

Holmberg and his wife told authorities that they had been going to marriage counseling.

Holmberg told authorities that his wife has had anger issues in the past. He later told investigators that he was upset that his wife got an upgrade because he wanted the two of them to sit together.

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“He stated he was not a violent person and did not intend to hurt his wife,” the criminal complaint read. He was arrested for simple assault.

I wish more women could, you know, stand up for themselves and just say that person is not worth my time. You know, I love him, but I love him enough to let him go,” Patti told the news outlet.

According to KTUU, Holmberg served as pastor at Grace Baptist Temple in Anchorage.

FOX Television Stations has reached out to Alaska Airlines for comment.

This story was reported from Los Angeles.

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Raised In Alaska Spotting Moose And Grizzly On Trail Cameras

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January 10, 2025

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Raised In Alaska Spotting Moose And Grizzly On Trail Cameras

We’re sharing some of the Last Frontier adventures of the popular YouTube account Raised In Alaska. This week: Moose and grizzly trail camera shots.

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Fatal vehicle collision left one dead, two injured at mile 91 of Seward Highway, APD says

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January 10, 2025

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Fatal vehicle collision left one dead, two injured at mile 91 of Seward Highway, APD says

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – On Thursday, a vehicle collision at mile 91 of the Seward Highway left one dead and two injured, according to an update from APD.

The collision involved two vehicles — a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle.

The Girdwood Fire Department responded at about 8:41 p.m. and pronounced the male driver of the vehicle dead at the scene.

APD says a male and female were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At the time of publication, the southbound and northbound lanes of the Seward Highway remain closed.

APD is currently investigating the circumstances of the collision and the victim’s identity will be released once they have completed next-of-kin procedures.

Original Story: An incident involving two vehicles at mile 91 of Seward Highway leaves two injured, according to Anchorage Police Department (APD).

APD is responding to the scene and travelers should expect closures at mile 91 for both northbound and southbound lanes of the Seward Highway for at least the next 3 to 4 hours.

Updates will be made as they become available.

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Strong winds destroy deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

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January 9, 2025

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Strong winds destroy deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Strong winds in the Portage area on Monday destroyed a shelter building at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center that was used to house Sitka deer. The conservation center says 80 mph winds swept through Portage Valley.

The conservation center says no animals were injured, but they are quickly raising money to rebuild. Their goal is $30,000, and as of Thursday morning, they have already fundraised over $26,000.

Sales & Marketing Director Nicole Geils said, “The shelter was in their habitat. It was essential for providing them a safe Haven during harsh weather. It’s a really useful area for when we’re feeding and doing enrichment with the deer and it’s also a safe space for recovery after medical procedures when needed.”

Executive Director Sarah Howard described how she learned about the damage.

“We had a staff member that radioed, ‘The shelter’s gone!’ And a couple of us were at least able to make a little light of the situation. Like, did it go to Oz? And thankfully, it didn’t go too far, and the deer were okay,” Howard said.

The conservation center is still accepting donations through their website.

Strong winds destroy deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center(Courtesy Nicole Geils)