Alaska News October 02-03, 2023

Alaska Pacific University

Indigenous Peoples Day is just around the corner! We’re pleased to invite you to join us for a day of community celebration on Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, October 9, 2023.
With Anchorage School District observing the holiday, please bring your family.
There will also be an appearance from PBS Molly of Denali, thanks to Alaska Public Media!
Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners who have helped make this event possible. There is no charge for admission. RSVP today via our Facebook event page, or by completing the online form ➡️ Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 2023

 
 
 
 
KTUU: Former Anchorage police officer jailed on sexual assault, burglary and stalking charges; 2 die in Yukon River boating accident near Nulato; AFD’s busy year dotted with calls to homeless camps across city Department is working to better track incidents within camps, spokesperson says; Health Department hopes old solid waste facility will take homeless burden off of neighborhoods and more ->
 
 
Dave Allgood News: Alaska History is the Heirloom Inherited by Laurel Downing Bill. Aunt Phil’s Trunk.
 
 

KTOO: 2 soldiers killed, 12 hurt in military vehicle crash near Salchaand more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK: Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation receives $5M federal food security grant and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Railroad Corporation Awarded Alaska Chamber’s 2023 Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year; This Day in Alaska History-October 2nd, 1911; This Day in Alaska History-October 3rd, 1942 and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Estonian yacht crosses the Northwest Passage and visits Kotzebue to reconnect with history and more ->

 
 
 
 
KINY: Alaska Army National Guard’s Bison Company set to deploy to Middle East and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: EPA fines American Seafoods nearly $1 million for Clean Water Act violations and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Kodiak man found after being reported missing over the weekend and more ->
 
 
 
 
KNOM: The Nome Static, October 2023

 
 
 
 
Governor Mike Dunleavy proclaimed October 2023 Pedestrian Safety Month
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) – “Pedestrian crashes are 100 percent preventable,” said DOT&PF Commissioner Ryan Anderson. “We need to drive these crashes to zero by working together.” Alaska’s preliminary data shows that 13 pedestrians were killed in 2022 and 11 pedestrians have been killed in collisions with vehicles in 2023.

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KFSK: Remote landslide spills dangerous debris into LeConte Bay and more ->

 
 
 
 
Anchorage First Friday October 06, 2023

Sparkling winter lights and long summer days mean more fun packed into each and every week. Root for the home team, celebrate with the locals at festivals with wild Alaska flair or jump into annual traditions. Catch a special program that brings you closer to Alaska. Watch world-famous performers, local thespians and aspiring musicians on stages in Anchorage.

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