Alaska News July 31, 2018

By Laurel Andrews: Man dies after canoe on commercial tour overturns in Southeast Alaska
 
 
 
 
By CBS News: Hotshot with ties to AK dies in fire near Yosemite
 
 
 
 
By Tegan Hanlon: Popular Eagle River trailhead reopened after fatal mauling
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Explosive material removed from lake near Sitka
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Residents fed up with transient camp near Central Lutheran Church
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Daughter’s suit against ‘Deadliest Catch’ star can proceed
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Fish & Game urges residents to secure trash in wake of limited enforcement
Alaska Waste says Monday that some of the bear-resistant cans on Bolin Street are several years old, and bears are likely able to get into them now due to natural wear and tear. They have newer models available for customers and will deliver them if requested.
 
 
 
 
Coach shifts focus from cancer to the field
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: State wants hunters to submit animal heads for monitoring of bacterium
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: Businesses prepare for the loss of REI in Spenard
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: Businesses prepare for the loss of REI in Spenard
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Walker inks education bill that redirects marijuana tax money
 
 
 
 
By Steve Quinn: Permanent Fund reports almost 11% annual boost
 
 
 
 
By Tegan Hanlon: Iditarod adds fifth new board member
 
 
 
 
By Bob Hallinen: Humpback whales put on a bubble-net feeding show in Southeast Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Downing Bill: Story Time with Aunt Phil: Alaska’s first car
 
 
 
 
Have you ever been kicked off an airline or subjected to other abuse? How do you feel about airlines arbitrarily kicking passengers off the plane for someone else’s convenience? Alaska Airlines reasoning does not make sense. Alaska Airlines is not denying they screwed with them. Two people want to sit together, irregardless of their relationship and gender (best friends, family, co-workers, etc.), they have paid extra for their premium seating they should not have been subjected to the abuse.
By CBS News: Alaska Airlines: Gay couple separated, seats given to straight couple
 
 
 
 
One Alaska Update Gov. Walker: July 30, 2018