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Alaska News October 11, 2018

By Leroy Polk: Alaska tribal police officer arrested for sexual abuse of a minor, troopers say
 
 
 
 
By Kortnie Horazdovsky & Rhiannon Walker: Fairbanks police share 11-minute video of deadly officer-involved shooting
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemeyer: UPDATE: Suspect identified in Wednesday shooting, stand-off
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Alaska militia leader to be re-sentenced for conspiracy to murder federal officers
 
 
 
 
By Daniel Kirby: F-22 Raptor makes emergency landing at JBER
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Young women with breast cancer form Anchorage support group
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: New ASD elementary curriculum draws backlash
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel City Council Swears In New Members
 
 
 
 

Alaska News October 10, 2018

By Associated Press: Family member identifies whale hunters killed in Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk, Kalinda Kindle: Alaska woman missing for almost a week; search for her expands
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: DV victim: I wasn’t notified when suspect violated house arrest
 
 
 
 
By Dave Leval: Willow Airport thieves haven’t yet been grounded
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Anchor Point man charged in wanton waste of 3 moose
 
 
 
 
Homelessness in focus as winter approaches
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: Berkowitz introduces 2019 operating budget
 
 
 
 
By Steve Quinn: ConocoPhillips producing new North Slope oil
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Rocket launch planned at Kodiak’s Pacific Spaceport Complex
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Ballot Measure 1 campaigns argue pros, cons on KTVA’s Daybreak
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: Thousands sign on to petition to bring back the middle school model in ASD schools
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk & Rebecca Palsha: ‘We’ll see what happens’; Girdwood locals react to Alyeska Resort’s sale
 
 
 
 
By Angela Krenzien: Katmai crowns chunky champion of Fat Bear Week
 
 
 
 
By Deborah Byrd: Whale songs evolve, but calls persist for generations

Alaska News October 09, 2018

By KTVA Web Staff: Anchorage police investigating ‘suspicious’ death
 
 
 
 

By KTVA Web Staff: Armed escapee surrenders to Troopers in Elim
 
 
 
 

By Daniel Kirby & Leroy Polk: UPDATE: Fairbanks motorcyclist identified as 18-year-old
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native celebration turns somber over sexual assault
 
 
 
 

Violence against women at the forefront of Indigenous People’s Day in Alaska Channel 2 multimedia journalist Shawn Wilson brings us the story of the second annual Indigenous People’s Day celebration held at the Alaska Pacific University campus.
 
 
 
 

By Rebecca Palsha: ‘I can remember watching my friend cry while she was being violated’ – a sexual assault survivor calls for action at AFN
 
 
 
 

By Jill Burke: Fourth child victim comes forward in teacher sex abuse case
 
 
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network NCTSN: Information for Parents and Caregivers What to Do If Your Child Discloses Sexual Abuse
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Indian Child Welfare Act struck down, Alaska evaluates impact
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Anchorage School Board votes down new start times
 
 
 
 
By Megan Mazurek: Anchorage’s Sea Galley founders after nearly 40 years
 
 
 
 
By KTVA Web Staff: Canadian hotel company set to buy Alyeska Resort
 
 
 
 
KYUK: Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: First chief of staff will juggle demands on growing Foundation

Alaska News October 08, 2018

KYUK: Yuraq Culture Monday At KuC’s Indigenous Peoples Day
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Man’s body found floating near downtown Juneau
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: APD names man killed in Saturday motorcycle crash
 
 
 
 
By Jeff Bridges: Bear cubs’ weighted bodies found in Prince William Sound
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Planes’ fuel siphoned, truck stolen at Willow Airport
 
 
 
 
By Dave Leval: Alaskans flock online for voter registration deadline
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: NTSB releases final report into a fatal 2016 helicopter crash
 
 
 
 
By Dave Goldman: UAA hosts leadership academy for middle schoolers
 
 
 
 
Carey Restino: OPINION: National, statewide dialogue about sexual assault can help change our story
 
 
 
 
Gov. Walker One Alaska Update October 08, 2018

Alaska News October 07, 2018

By Diane Kaplan: Memories of Audrey Wells: Famed filmmaker, Alaska radio guru — and dear friend
 
 
 
 
By Shannon Ballard: Homer cartoonist dies after battle with breast cancer
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Convicted murderer-turned-escapee back in custody
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Alaskans rally against judge’s retention after Schneider plea deal
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: August marijuana tax revenue hits $1.5 million in Alaska

Alaska News October 06, 2018

By Mary Simton: Police ID victim in East Anchorage homicide investigation
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Anchorage man arrested for 2 separate shootings
 
 
 
 
By Avery Lill: Manokotak man convicted of sexually abusing a minor
A sentencing hearing will be held in February. Nicketa has two prior convictions for sexual offenses, so the presumptive term he faces is 99 years in prison.
 
 
 
 
By CBS News: Sen. Murkowski says she will be ‘no today and a no tomorrow’
 
 
 
 
By Steve Quinn: Groups backing Dunleavy fined $4,450 for finance disclosure violations
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Ravn’s $12.3M bid wins PenAir at bankruptcy auction
 
 
 
 
By Jill Burke: Alaska Snowbirds may face unexpected tax hit
 
 
 
 
By Kortnie Horazdovsky: UPDATE: Whale needing rescued in Turnagain Arm not a whale at all
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: ALAXSXA | ALASKA: Play shares tales of Alaska and the people who call the state home
 
 
 
 
By Melissa Frey: KTVA Weather Lab: Huffman Elementary

Alaska News October 05, 2018

By Daniella Rivera: Man sentenced to serve 13 years in homicide case reopened after Grunwald murder
 
 
 
 
By Jeff Bridges: $10K bail set for suspect in Denali Montessori parking lot shooting
 
 
 
 
By Kortnie Horazdovsky & Derek Minemyer: Update: Escaped convict had been in treatment for 77 days before leaving center, his victim’s sister speaks out
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Federal judge hears arguments in Fairbanks Four lawsuit
 
 
 
 
By Jeff Bridges: AWAIC kicks off Domestic Violence Action Month
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: ArcticCon, highlighted by IT experts and hands-on demos, attracts hundreds to downtown Anchorage
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Feds side with Mat-Su Borough in LNG dispute
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: House intern arrested for posting personal info on senators
 
 
 
 
Marion Owen: Weather: The biggest show on earth
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Where did ‘Welcome to Kenai’ sign go?
 
 
 
 
Julia O’Malley: ALASKANA RECIPE: QUICK BISON PASTIES
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Downing Bill: Story Time with Aunt Phil: Seward’s prohibition bear

Alaska News October 04, 2018

By Chris Klint Matt Faubion, Scott Gross, Scott Jensen, Jared Mazurek and Daniella Rivera: Suspect ID’d in Denali Elementary School shooting
 
 
 
 
By Jeff Bridges: Anchorage School District gets $200K for school security
For more information on the grants announced Wednesday, you can visit the Bureau of Justice Assistance or the Community Oriented Police Services program in the DOJ.
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Convicted murderer sought after leaving halfway house
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Track Palin discharged from Veterans Court
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: ACLU paying for 100 Alaska women to protest Kavanaugh
 
 
 
 
By Dave Leval: Ravn owner makes bid for PenAir in bankruptcy court
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Nominate a Distinguished Artist
 
 
 
 
By Daybreak Staff: Nominate an educator for ‘Head of the Class’ award
 
 
 
 
By John Thain: The best place to watch moose drama is our own backyard

Alaska News October 03, 2018

By Sean Maguire: UPDATE: Body of Sutton man missing in helicopter crash found
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Victims ID’d in fatal Parks Highway collision near Cantwell
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Former JBER soldier sentenced in assault requests removal of ankle monitor
 
 
 
 
By Daniel Kirby: Two women face multiple charges after vehicle theft arrest reveals treasure trove of stolen credit cards, mail
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: U.S. Attorney in Alaska discusses federal crime-fighting plan
 
 
 
 
By Richard Mauer: Town Halls take on the look of the campaigns
 
 
 
 
By Rebecca Palsha: Seven percent of 3,534 registered sex offenders in Alaska aren’t in compliance
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: Homeless camps taking over Anchorage neighborhoods
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Animal control: Woman not breaking laws by letting dogs live in car
 
 
 
 
By Megan Mazurek: Mat-Su voters decide on new mayor, police powers and road bond
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Matanuska Electric Association to increase rates for customers
 
 
 
 
By Mike Ross: Sitka voters reject proposal to opt-out of statewide smoking ban
 
 
 
 
By KTVA Web Staff: Bethel voters decide to allow alcohol sales
 
 
 
 
By Dave Leval: PenAir future up in the air as bankruptcy hearing starts in Anchorage
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Inside the Gates: The importance of a tail flash
 
 
 
 
By Anna Rose MacArthur: Women’s Achievements Honored Across Y-K Delta During ‘The Year Of The Woman’
 
 
 
 
Margaret A. DeMaioribus, The Nome Static, Transmission 649: October 2018