Alaska News August 24 & 25, 2022

KTUU: Driver accused of killing young couple told investigators he was so drunk he didn’t remember driving; Troopers searching for missing kayaker in Knik River; Palmer man found guilty on murder, robbery, firearm charges related partly to 2016 double homicide and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO: A Bristol Bay principal bet his hair on his seniors’ success; One of Juneau’s most-sighted whales has a new calf, and it’s a bit too bold and more ->

 
 
 
 
KYUK: Bethel city council votes down sales tax amnesty ordinance and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Troopers Increase Patrols to Crack Down on Impaired Drivers; As one fiber ship makes the long haul up the Aleutian Chain, another tackles the rough waters along Kodiak Island; This Day in Alaska History-August 24th, 1912, This Day in Alaska History-August 25th, 1900 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbans News Webcenter 11: UAF hosts the Alaska Minerals Summit A look at Alaska’s imperative role in the nations mineral development and more ->

 
 
 
 

KINY: University of Alaska Southeast, UAA to collaborate on ‘Project LEAF’; Sens. Sullivan, Whitehouse introduce FISH Act to fight illegal seafood harvests and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Seward Journal August 24 to August 30, 2022
 
 
 
 

KFSK: Tulsequah Chief Mine might see cleanup after 65 years and more ->
 
 
 
 
KRBD: Coast Guard investigation finds accidental stowaway on Hollis-bound IFA ferry constituted ‘breach of security’ and more ->

 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald Only In Your State Alaska: 12 Unforgettable Alaska Day Trips, One For Each Month Of The Year
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Enjoy One Of The Best Crab Omelets In Alaska In The Victorian Lounge Inside Hotel Seward

 
 
 
 

Simple Living Alaska: Preserving Summer Vegetables for Winter

 
 
 
 
Alaska Association for Historic Preservation shared a post to the group: Alaska history and you.

CALL FOR AAHP BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
WHAT IS THE ALASKA ASSOCIATION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION (AAHP)? AAHP is a private, statewide, 501c3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation of Alaska’s prehistoric and historic resources through education, promotion, and advocacy. To achieve this mission of historic preservation in Alaska, AAHP maintains several internal and external committees, programs, and partnerships overseen by a Board of Directors and managed by Corporation staff. AAHP adheres to the principle that preservation of the built environment provides a vital link and visible reminder of the past, emphasizing the continuity and diversity of Alaska.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR PROFILE: Nominees should be at least eighteen years of age, live in Alaska, and have experience in one or more of these areas: Alaska history, Historic preservation, Public education, Media and public relations experience, Financial or organizational management of nonprofit organizations, and Parliamentary procedures/Legal expertise
Members should have an interest, knowledge, or professional qualifications in the areas of historic preservation, historic rehabilitation, archaeology, anthropology, or Alaska history, and the ability to work well in a group. In addition, the AAHP Board looks for members who are willing to commit time and energy to committee work and who exhibit sensitivity in making constructive critical judgments. To help reflect the diversity of the state, the AAHP Board considers geographic representation, and cultural background when appointing advisors. In addition, the organization seeks balance among the professional groups encompassed by historic preservation, such as practitioners, administrators, and educators.
Members are welcome to nominate themselves to run for any of the positions. Members of the board of directors must be a member in good standing.
Please consult our website https://alaskapreservation.org for the board packet. Packets can be found on the News/Events page. Nomination forms are due by October 1, 2022.