KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Renfro makes profanity-laced jail phone calls during trial; New cellphone-free policy at Lumen Christi High School dials up positive results; Anchorage man saves life, earns top American Red Cross honor and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: (JBER) 22 soldiers injured in training accident at Camp Shelby in Miss.; UPDATE: Arrest made in homicide investigation in Midtown; Former Juvenile Justice official pleads guilty to possessing child pornography; Alaska’s northern fur seals find refuge on tip of volcano; Biggest white collar crime risks in Alaska? APD,FBI say phone, mail & internet fraud and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Norwegian Cruise Line execs confirm they want to build another cruise ship berth; Alaskans see opportunities for success and failure as Permanent Fund Corporation invests in-state; AEL&P: Flume Trail opens Oct. 7, hydropower expected to supply Juneau through winter and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Anchorage Man Arrested after Shooting through Trailer; AFN Releases Packed 2019 Convention Agenda Focusing On Good Government, Alaskan Driven; Coast Guard Closes Portion of Offshore Systems Kenai dock in Nikiski and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Prosecution reveals tape of call Renfro made from Fairbanks Jail; UPDATE: UA President Jim Johnson responds to allegations from Faculty Senate; The ‘plagues’ of long–term care and more->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Rape Month
 
 
 
 
By Page Publishing: Gary M. Steffens’ new book “The Trenched Bagel Sandwich Book” is a book of recipes inspired by The Bagel & Buns Trencher, which was invented by the author

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Only one WWII Veteran on latest Last Frontier Honor Flight; Veterans Affairs facilities in Alaska now smoke-free; AFD: Air attack key in keeping homes safe in MLK Jr. wildfire; Big jets take flight again after runway project ends; Warning issued after wolf kills dog northwest of Fairbanks and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Human remains found on Seward Highway near Beluga Point; In this year’s lackluster mushroom harvest, a story of changing environments; Alaska’s Ninja Warrior visits Anchorage school; Hooper Bay school investigates racist notes sent to student; SOY: Bikepacking, local teen Alana Rose Parent pedals 1019 miles; Alaska proposes lifting snowcat, heli-skiing permit limits and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska receives $20M federal grant to support reading skills; Bristol Bay is outgrowing its wastewater infrastructure. Could a fish tax help fix it? More ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: AVCP Regional Housing Authority Sued For $3.4M; Crooked Creek Receives $16M To Rebuild Runway; Slideshow: Postcard From Red Devil and more ->.
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Governor Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Attendance rates, staff details and more for Alaska schools available online; Artist travels to Fairbanks to jury local artwork and more->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Split-second decision: Man is beating up woman. What do you do? Truck gone, truck found: Quick turnaround with help of Floyd Hall and friends; A university dripping dollars and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Losing battle
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Nominate now for 2020 Distinguished Artist Award
For Immediate Release
October 1, 2019
Contact: Lisa Demer, 907-334-0529
ldemer@rasmuson.org

Anchorage, AK – Rasmuson Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2020 Distinguished Artist Award. The nomination period opened Tuesday, October 1. The deadline for nominating artists is Monday, December 16.
 
 
 
 
Barbara Brown, Our Third Thirds: Word Wars 2019
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Massive Bird Migration In Alaska That The Whole Family Will Enjoy
 
 
 
 
By Jon Parton, Courthouse News Service: Monster Alaska Quake of 1964 the Likely Culprit Behind Fungal Disease

KTVA The of Alaska: Renfro names Austin Barrett as Grunwald’s killer; Anchorage school board looking at four-day, year-round class schedule; Alaskan gives United Nations indigenous perspective on threats to Arctic fisheries; Medicaid cuts to providers become permanent later this month, some fear patients will lose; UA system receives warning letter from accrediting agency and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Bethel family awarded $3.4 million in special verdict following boiler explosion; Violent crimes in Anchorage increased, FBI report says; Despite Cerebral Palsy, Martinelli took the field for Soldotna Football; UPDATE: Locals divided on outcome of Hope Center religious freedom lawsuit; State Education Department launches online school data tool and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Thaddeus Tikiun Takes Over As AVCP Board Chair and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: UAF-led Study Finds Safe Mercury Levels in Kotzebue Sound Fish; Two Hikers and Two Dogs Plucked from Cupola Mountain by Coast Guard; Research Will Help Seaweed Farming and Traditional Aquaculture and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Officials warn against using home sexual assault exam kits;Assembly votes on additional funding for recreation center and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Barbara Hunt, Palmer Buzz: Take a big breath, October in Palmer is full
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Fat, fatter, cutest
 
 
 
 
Only In Your State, Alaska By Megan McDonald: Follow The Caribou Migration Along The Dalton Highway In Alaska

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: APD searching for persons of interest in assault investigation; Partnership sought to manage North Terminal at Anchorage airport; Alaska city to vote on first state tax on soda, sweet drinks and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Why Alaska’s 2018 Teacher of the Year says there’s no incentive to stay; More than 70 racers revved up for the 2nd annual Alyeska Motor Rally; North/South runway expected to open Monday at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Gardentalk – How do you plant 10,000 garlic? More ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Running Water Is Coming To All Of Lower Kalskag and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Fairbanks Man Fatally Stabbed in Eagle on Saturday; Fairbanks Juvenile Arrested on Terroristic Threatening Charges Sunday; Fairbanks Teen Plucked from River after Jumping from Chena River Bridge and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: ICC outlines plan for 2018 Utqiagvik Declaration; Short-tailed shearwaters die by the thousands in Alaska; Federal fisheries managers will meet in Homer and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Best states for teachers? The list might surprise you; Alaska Life Hack: Nov. 30 aftershocks occur daily and more ->
 
 
 
 
Cheryl Upshaw, Alaska News Miner: Chainsaws 101: Alaska women learn a practical skill

KTUU: Public use vs. Private property: Testing the waters of Anchorage’s Campbell Lake; Asphalt tanker overturned in Girdwood; Alaska State Fair reports “another successful year,” with growth in concert sales and attendance and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: 8 key takeaways for Alaska in a major new United Nations report on climate change and more->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Coast Guard Demobilizes Forward Operating Location in Kotzebue, Moves to Utqiagvik; Raccoons, Wild Pigs and Other Bad Ideas and more ->

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Marijuana banking bill passes U.S. House; Donation expected to save lives of those with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia and brain injuries; Transitions Coffee Shop serves up smiles and opportunities; One year after fire, Mountain View Elementary School celebrates new playground and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Former trooper dies after traffic collision in Wasilla; Concerns UA has failed to meet critical accreditation standards, emergency board meeting planned; Rural firefighters get new uniforms to tie them to their communities and professions; Alaska residents to see increased jellyfish sightings and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Two cars burn at Airport Road Fred Meyer; Volunteers wanted for weekend event to protect Moose Creek Dam and more ->
 
 
 
 
Karl Widerquist: Free version of the book, “Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend: Examining its Suitability as a Model” available for the first time
An early version of a book, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend: Examining its Suitability as a Model, is now available for free download on my personal website. A summary, from the first chapter of the book (2012), is reprinted below. If you want to cite or quote it, please see the published version:

Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend: Examining its Suitability as a Model, edited by Karl Widerquist and Michael W. Howard. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: News DOC reverses instruction to probation, parole officers to ignore new crimes; How to save time when applying for your Real ID; Three Alaska schools receive National Blue Ribbon Schools award; First Presbyterian Church raises new energy-efficient steeple; Assisted living forum offers support, promotes wellness and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Wasilla man indicted on 10 counts of alleged possession of child porn is on the run; Boy with special needs is back in the saddle after stolen bike is returned; Ostrander to run in World Championships Friday; Corporation works with military on possible Alaska return; Alaska’s minimum wage will increase to more than $10 an hour come January and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel City Council May Prohibit Recently Approved Marijuana Stores From Opening; City Awards Over $30,000 In Community Action Grants and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Air National Guard Chopper Rescues Injured Pilot and Passenger from Cook Inlet’s West Side; Troopers Investigate Student Making Terroristic Threat at Wasilla Middle School and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Community honors last wave of soldiers leaving for Iraq deployment; Scientists commence journey to study Arctic warming and more->
 
 
 
 
The Homer Tribune: Nurse retires after 35 years at South Peninsula Hospital; Homer’s first EV station is now open and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska News from APRN: Dunleavy administration announces amount of Alaska’s 2019 PFD checks; TUNE IN: These investigative reporters charted the history of abusive priests in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: FAQs on investing in solutions for homelessness
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Gone dark
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: State will enforce Janus decision: Employees will opt in, not just opt out and more ->

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: At annual meeting, parole board addresses victim participation, lack of addiction treatment; Roundtables discuss sexual harassment and racial discrimination in housing and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Road over the Hatcher Pass summit is closed for the season; FBI encourages safety precautions for kids’ social media use; Village council association withdraws Alaska mine support; Community rallies around child with mobility issues after bike is stolen; Vietnam vet logs 100,000 mile to cheers of his admirers and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: AVCP Set To Meet Important Financial Deadline and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Congressman Don Young’s Legislation to Provide Stable Native Health Care Approved by Committee; Troopers Investigate Student Making Terroristic Threat at Wasilla Middle School and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Troubling new report suggests water contamination widespread in Alaska; Free parenting class offered at Fairbanks hospital; Fairbanks Rescue Mission CEO to leave position; Models from Fairbanks Resource Agency rock the runway and more ->
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundatation: Four Alaska partners announce $40 million investment in solutions for homelessness
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Real world

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Old Mountain View apartment complex is transformed; New clinic serving post 9/11 veterans opening in Anchorage next year; Alaska still wealthiest state in nation, new report suggests; Travel Tuesday: Fashion show features Alaskan designers and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Snowman seen at Emmonak airport! Alaska Russian Old Believers schools cancel sports programs; Some Anchorage residents voice concern over proposed Stormwater Utility; From July to November: Anchorage nursery grows their Christmas poinsettias and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Citizen Groups and Alaska Community Action on Toxics Hold Press Conference to Release New Investigative Report on Drinking Water Contamination in Alaska; Second Phase of Epigenetics Study to Commence in Hoonah and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: ACLU: Alaska police agency failed to protect Native women; Reducing screen time for kids’ health; Costly guitars bound for Hong Kong land at Alaska schools; Virtual Bird Festival brings remote nature online and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Alaska Life Hack: Mental Health Trust Land Auction ends Nov. 12; Homer High School allows student to use school intercom to call climate strike and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Safer streets
 
 
 
 
Barbara Brown Our Third Thirds: The Other Inhabitants of Bear Land

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Inside the Gates: Alaska hosts nearly 3,000 troops for US Marines and Navy exercise; Anchorage Assemblyman: Changes coming to new plastic bag ban; UAA moving bookstore, making more room for student services; Photo series sparks conversation on human connection in the digital age and more->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Man identified in deadly crash that happened over the weekend; Bicyclist who died in East Anchorage collision was a high schooler; Troopers seek information on overdue Anchorage sheep hunters; Spruce beetle outbreak increases in some areas, drops on others; Will new e-bike regulations change Denali?; Alaska girl makes good, Jasmine Alleva stars in NFL commercial and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Construction worker injured after SUV plows through parking garage wall; Daylight saving movement gets another nudge, this time from Canada and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: AVCP Prepares For 2019 Convention and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Court Rules to Halt Large Timber Sale in the Tongass; Two Arrested at 5th Avenue Mall Using Stolen Credit Cards and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: UPDATE: Name released of soldier found dead at Ft. Wainwright last week; Fairbanks Native Association joining campaign to help students reach reading benchmarks and more ->