Alaska News June 26, 2018

By Mary Simton: Super Cub with 2 on board missing south of Fairbanks
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Boater mauled by brown bear during Copper River trip
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: ‘He is a danger’: Hit-and-run victim outraged suspect released
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: North Pole man found guilty after FBI finds hundreds of child porn images on hard drive
 
 
 
 
By Richard Maurer: Anchorage business criticized for its immigration contract
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Gov. Walker signs background checks bill into law
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Alaska regulations ban mandatory tip sharing
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Hillside neighbors say airport construction is costing them sleep
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: ‘Everything but my wedding ring’: Wife of shooting victim holding sale to help cover medical costs
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: AK Regional Hospital attacks addiction problem with new service
The end of July is the target start time. Staff expects the service to covered by Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance plans. There will be a self-pay option for those without insurance, and financial counselors will work with people on an individual basis. There is no set number of beds at this time.
 
 
 
 
By Erica Martinson: Under rule change, Alaska Native corporations could once again get high-dollar government contracts
 
 
 
 
By Annie Zak: Gov. Walker rejects lawmakers’ request to issue executive order on net neutrality
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Third annual Alaska Hempfest seeks to educate about cannabis
 
 
 
 
By Michelle Theriault Boots: Man holding gun during ‘Incredibles 2’ prompts Anchorage police to evacuate theater
 
 
 
 
Black bear family munches on freshly-cut lawn
 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh, Eric Sowl: Wiseman, Alaska, an arctic village steeped in history
 
 
 
 
Amid the ruins of the Kennecott mine, a quiet new look at Alaska’s past By Tom Kizzia:
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: Get Out and go hike Little O’Malley Peak
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Downing Bill: Story Time with Aunt Phil: St. Michael