The avalanche occurred during an organized tour at Trollfjordvatnet, with 13 people caught, two stuck for about 15 minutes, and one person lightly injured. Police are investigating whether there are criminal offenses, particularly against the Product Control Act, which requires organizers of such tours to act cautiously and take reasonable measures to prevent participants from being injured. According to police, it will be central to investigate what qualifications the organizer had and what assessments were made during the tour, in relation to weather conditions and avalanche danger in the area. No charges have been filed in the case.
In Bodø, a man in his 20s, suspected of two cases of arson at Flatvold student housing, is remanded in custody for three weeks. The court believes there is a high risk that the man will set fire to new objects or delete evidence if released. The charge against the man is serious and concerns the Penal Code's paragraph 355, which covers actions that could easily have led to loss of human life. According to court documents, the man allegedly set fire to several objects in a hallway on the fourth floor on Thursday evening. The suspect has not admitted guilt.
Nordland County Municipality has granted 190,000 kroner to two projects to promote South Sami and Lule Sami in the county. County councilor Arne Ivar Mikalsen (V) emphasizes that visibility is crucial for the languages to survive. Samisk kulturpark receives 90,000 kroner to document South Sami nature concepts that are disappearing. Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum in Bodø receives 100,000 kroner to translate exhibition texts into Lule Sami in 2026. The grants are part of a larger investment of nearly 2 million kroner in 2026, with the goal of ensuring Sami culture and history remain a living part of Nordland.