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Alaska News August 10, 2018

By Chris Klint: Man whose nose was bitten in fight set free
Anchorage District Attorney Rick Allen said Thursday afternoon that the change of jurisdiction stems from the definition of second-degree assault, the felony with which Russell was originally charged, calling for an attack to be committed with a “dangerous instrument.” Allen’s office generally prosecutes local felonies, while Theno’s handles misdemeanors.
 
 
 
 
By Liz Thomas: More victims accuse former D&B’s employee of sexual assault
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Video shows woman shooting up in Downtown
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: APD: Clerk made illegal database searches
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: DOT crackdown on political campaign signs stirs up complaints, fury
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: ‘Don’t give up’: Decades after search began, sibling strangers unite in Anchorage
 
 
 
 
By Josh Niva: ‘It’s still wild out here’: Anchorage hip-hop artist Tayy Tarantino chronicles hard truths
 
 

 
 
 
 
By Erica Martinson: Federal government VIPs are heading to Alaska during congressional break
 
 
 
 
ITG: JBER hosts second VIP
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: What does ‘Space Force’ look like for Alaskans?
 
 
 
 
By Makayla Clark: Backpacks, school supplies given to military children
 
 
 
 
Is this really the best and safest use of the land?
By Lauren Maxwell: Could Native Hospital site become an urban farm?
 
 
 
 
By Jeff Lowenfels: See these charming purple flowers in your yard? Destroy them immediately.
 
 
 
 
By Beth Bragg: Alaska high school football is a whole new game this season
 
 
 
 
By Tracy Sinclare; Volcano observatory leaps forward into the digital age
 
 
 
 
By Anchorage Daily News: Coming up: A big weed festival with a big musical lineup, free tattoos and Augtoberfest comes to Denali
 
 
 
 
By Catherine Armstrong: The Quaint Little Town In Alaska That Will Steal Your Heart Forever
 
 
 
 
By Richard Mauer: Will the Democratic primary winner just be fodder against Don Young?
 
 
 
 
By John Tracy: Reality Check: Baked Alaskans?

Alaska News August 09, 2018

By Devin Kelly: Bad weather keeps recovery efforts grounded after fatal plane crash near Denali
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: ‘I bit a portion of his nose off’: Man describes alleged attack
 
 
 
 
Mat-Su Regional joins Mayo Clinic care network
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Secretary of the U.S. Army visits JBER, talks about Alaska’s place in the Military
 
 
 
 
By Melinda Bolton: ASD asks for your input on more potential calendar changes
 
 
 
 
By Angela Krenzien: Scientists find unusual dino pair in Alaska
 
 
 
 
Local fishing spot named best for moms
 
 
 
 
“Please give me a chance” — Job seekers determined to find work
 
 
 
 
VIDEO: Men rescue porcupine from Kenai River with dip net
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: Back-to-School: Packing lunches
 
 
 
 
By Daybreak Staff: Identity theft: Protect your child as they return to school
 
 
 
 
Harvesting Alaska: cooking with soda

Alaska News August 08, 2018

By Zaz Hollander: Wreckage of plane on ridge near Denali too dangerous for investigators
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Woman sought on robbery, assault charges
 
 
 
 
By Matt Tunseth Alaska Star: APD: Chugiak man who drunkenly killed a bear faces charges
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: 2 accused of illegal black bear kills caught on video
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Divers retrieve discarded fish in Sitka salmon case
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Alaska fisherman transported over 1,200 miles, after being hit in the head with a crab pot
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: U.S. Surgeon General visits Alaska: ‘We know the opioid epidemic is local’
 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh: Here’s what survival gear Alaska pilots are required to carry
 
 
 
 
By Makayla Clark: Seabird die-off has scientists on high-alert
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Owners of demolished ‘public nuisance’ apartments to pay $1.5M in settlement
 
 
 
 
By Ariane Aramburo: Back to School: Getting your kids vaccinated
 
 
 
 
By Ariane Aramburo: Back to School: Keep backpacks light
 
 
 
 
Future scientists program robots at UAA
 
 
 
 
By Angela Krenzien: Air cargo traffic increases at ANC
 
 
 
 
By Charles Wohlforth: Women of polar science
 
 
 
 
By Austin Fast: Oral history project preserves experience of Alaska Native women who set net

Alaska News August 07, 2018

By Zaz Hollander, Devin Kelly: Four found dead in wreck of Denali flightseeing plane, and a fifth is presumed dead
 
 
 
 
By Anchorage Daily News: Video: Denali ranger describes efforts to reach crashed plane
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Bail reduced for veteran charged with attempted murder
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Alaska Wildlife Troopers seize more than 16 tons of illegally caught salmon
 
 
 
 
By Tegan Hanlon: Here’s how the Anchorage School District superintendent wants to change school start times
Bishop said under her recommendation, older students would get the benefits of starting school later than they do now, and high school students would still finish their days first, so they could take care of younger siblings after school.
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Power outages threaten subsistence harvests in Western Alaska village
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: FCC commissioner looks at Alaska’s broadband challenges
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Forest Service seeks public comment on draft management plan for Chugach
 
 
 
 
By Megan Mazurek: Meet your new Miss Alaska USA and Miss Alaska Teen
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Downing Bill: News Story Time With Aunt Phil: Betty Fire Truck

Alaska News August 06, 2018

By Alex DeMarban: Search for plane that crashed near Denali suspended overnight; status of people aboard unknown
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: 2 hurt in Glenn Highway motorcycle-vehicle crash
 
 
 
 
By Alex DeMarban: Kenai Fjords Tours boat damaged after striking bottom; passengers safely transferred to second boat
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Two people injured in crashed plane near Tyonek
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Threat of cyber attack prompts change in Alaska primary
Voters will still be allowed to download a ballot through the DOE’s online ballot delivery system but will need to return it by either mail or fax. You can also apply to have a ballot sent to you or cast your ballot early at an early, absentee voting location.
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Kodiak to pay $265K to end suit over autistic man’s arrest
 
 
 
 
By Beth Bragg: Colorado runner chases down Alaska men to win gnarly Alyeska mountain race
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: Food trucks on Election Day: Unusual summer voting in Anchorage nears end
 
 
 
 
By Alex DeMarban: In a first, Alaska releases ‘huge amount of data’ to lure new oil explorers
 
 
 
 
By Annie Zak: ‘The industry’s about to explode’: Peony market flourishes in Alaska
 
 
 
 
Gov. Walker One Alaska Update August 06, 2018

Alaska News August 05, 2018

By Chris Klint: Rescue launched after plane crashes near Denali
 
 
 
 
By Dave Leval: Spenardians make their mark on road project
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: Anchorage officials wield court orders, cleanup fund in broad crackdown on nuisance properties
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Construction begins on tsunami center near Kodiak
 
 
 
 
By Ned Rozell: This scientist has been tracking the peregrine falcon’s recovery in Alaska over nearly 5 decades
 
 
 
 
Commentary by Air Force col. Mark Schmidt ALCOM: ALCOM team learns from UAA basketball coach

Alaska News August 04, 2018

By Chris Klint: Teen hiker found dead near Hatcher Pass
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: AST: Kwethluk father dragged daughter behind ATV
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Troopers fatally shoot suspect in St. Mary’s DV call
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Workload rises for unsworn APD officers
 
 
 
 
By Angela Krenzien: AFD looking for recruits
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Trail in Chugach State Park closed after bear kills moose on path
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Andrews: In about-face, regulators say shuttered Anchorage marijuana shop can reopen
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: ‘Hidden Figures’ nominated for Congressional Gold Medal
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Helicopter finishing global flight with Alaska leg
 
 
 
 
By Annie Zak: Open & Shut: Arctic Roadrunner to close one location, plus Brown Bag sandwiches make a comeback
 
 
 
 
By Kortnie Horazdovsky: Back to School: Where to give, and get school supply help

Alaska News August 03, 2018

By Laurel Andrews: Anchorage man charged with child sex assault; police ask possible victims to come forward
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Palmer man assaults officer, $5k in meth seized, troopers say
 
 
 
 
By Michelle Theriault Boots: In 15 years, 38 children have died from accidental shootings in Alaska. Here’s what we know about them.
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: New Ernie Turner treatment center opens in Eklutna
 
 
 
 
By John Thompson: City moves on cleaning up homeless camp in Fairview
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Moscow: US man accidentally sails to Russia from Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Makayla Clark: ‘Doughnut Boy’ presents APD with sweet treats
 
 
 
 
By Angela Krenzien: Roadless rule agreement pits lawmakers against environmentalists
 
 
 
 
By Chris Bieri: Salmonfest opens: Here are headliners, up-and-comers, and what to know before you go
 
 
 
 
By Anchorage Daily News: Coming up: International festival, Japanese festival and learning to get the most out of salmon – the whole salmon

 
 

 
 
 
 
By Zaz Hollander: Man’s search for cherished coin lost at Anchorage airport goes viral
 
 
 
 
By Amy Carney: Sheldon Jackson Museum Community Coffee Discussion
The Sheldon Jackson Museum invites you to a Community Coffee Discussion at the museum on Friday, Aug. 31st at noon-1pm and Sat., Sept. 8th 9:30am-10:30am.

Alaska News August 02, 2018

By Tegan Hanlon: Six bears, one lawn: What’s going on in this Anchorage yard?
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: VIDEO: Get down from there! Police find black bear in UAA parking lot tree
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: APD Chief says city is heading in the right direction
 
 
 
 
By KTVA Web Staff: National Defense Act has heavy Arctic focus
 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh: Marijuana tax revenue for FY18 exceeds state’s predictions by $2M
 
 
 
 
By Richard Mauer, Shawn Wilson: Government-paid Medicaid flights don’t include building materials, says official
 
 
 
 
By Erica Martinson: Sullivan’s bid to split the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals gets Senate attention
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Insurer seeks average rate drop in Alaska for second year
 
 
 
 
By Zaz Hollander: After serving as Sutton librarian for nearly 4 decades, Nancy Bertels is starting a new chapter
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Alaska beekeepers face difficulty with short summer season; nonprofit looks to help
 
 
 
 
By Beth Bragg: Another Lower 48 mountain runner plans to take on Alaska’s best
 
 
 
 
By Daniel Kirby: Arctic Roadrunner to close Arctic Boulevard location
 
 
 
 
By Daybreak Staff: Strive Magazine aims to innovate, inspire
 
 
 
 
By Megan Mazurek: Living the 907 Life: artist series, VW vans and concerts
 
 
 
 
By Eli Rosenberg, The Washington Post: Chicago chain faces ire after threatening Alaska restaurant and others over ‘Aloha Poke’ trademark

Alaska News August 01, 2018

By Laurel Andrews: Troopers: Driver crashes on Seward Highway, steals passer-by’s car — and crashes it too
 
 
By Chris Klint: AST: Ejected Seward Highway carjacker tried to take 3rd vehicle
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Owner of carjacked vehicle at Turnagain Pass recalls the incident
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Andrews: Police: Man who barricaded himself in South Anchorage home turns himself in
 
 
 
 
By Mike Ross: Getaway hope ended in Hope
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: ‘Stop!:’ Combative woman arrested in Anchorage
 
 
 
 
By CBS News: TSA: 3D-printed guns among weapons found at airport security checkpoints
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: News Mat-Su Borough to let voters decide on additional law enforcement
 
 
 
 
By JACOB MANN Frontiersman.com: Therapy over punishment: Palmer Wellness Court and Veteran’s Court
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: 2YH: Telestroke technology connects patients to doctors within minutes
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: Audit: Some Anchorage workers who drove city vehicles home were never called out on city business
 
 
 
 
By Jill Burke: Coal-fired power plant in Healy accused of violating the Clean Air Act
 
 
 
 
By Dominic Gates, The Seattle Times: Alaska Airlines faces backlash after gay couple forced to surrender adjacent seating to straight couple
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: Bear killed at Moose Run Golf Course
 
 
 
 
By Bill Sherwonit: Humans and bears sharing the Alaska landscape: the marvelous and the tragic
 
 
 
 
By Julian Emerson, The Leader-Telegram (Eau Claire, Wis.): ‘Unforgettable’: A dream Alaska fishing trip turned into a lifesaving mission for a Wisconsin doctor and his son
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: Local poké business removes the words ‘Aloha’ and ‘Poke’ after cease-and-desist letter