By Zaz Hollander: Poldine Carlo, noted Alaska Athabascan elder, dies at 97
By Zaz Hollander: Man who cut his hand during Anchorage pawnshop robbery arrested, officials say
By Chris Klint: Anchorage surgeon in photo suit settles spinal malpractice claim
By Steve Quinn: Pretrial revisions bill advances in Legislature
By Laurten Maxwell: Woman seeks Campbell Creek pet ban near refuge
By Nathaniel Herz: How a fight between bar owners, brewers and distillers sank a widely supported overhaul of Alaska’s alcohol laws
By Richard Mauer: Legislature heads toward close of session with both chambers passing a flurry of bills
By Steve Quinn: Senate committee offers alternative to ‘Bree’s Law’ bill
By Chris Klint: New report describes fatal avalanche near Whittier
By Cameron Mackintosh: New Mat-Su coffee stand sells CBD-infused drinks
Thank you Austin Duffus!
By Joe Vigil: Anchorage boy, 8, donates hair to help kids with cancer
Thank you Amy Uptgraft!
By Tegan Hanlon: With her husband deployed in Afghanistan, this woman is opening a play in Anchorage to give voice to military spouses
By Beth Bragg: Pitch-perfect Dimond High girls try to keep their soccer streak low-key
By Loren Holmes: Discover Alaska’s songbirds with Mr. Whitekeys
By Ben Guarino, The Washington Post: We’re fishing exactly the wrong fish, scientists warn
By lsturtz: National Park Tourism in Alaska Creates $1.3 Billion in Economic Ben
By Tim Bradner: The Legislature’s historic decision
By John Tracy: Reality Check: Alaska profits from nonprofits
Moms Everyday Alaska Texas AgriLife Extension: Chipotle chicken taco salad
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Alaska News May 10, 2018
By Anchorage Daily News: Former Alaska attorney general Avrum Gross dies at 82
By Laurel Andrews: Brown bear cub rescued after sow illegally killed near Nome
By Mary Simton: Benson Blvd reopened following 2 vehicle crash
By Chris Klint: JBER soldier takes plea deal in August assault on airman
By Liz Thomas: 5 charged for harboring Mt. View murder suspects
By Lauren Maxwell: Anchorage Fire Department bans burning
By Becky Bohrer: Hacker gained access to state election server on election day 2016
By Steve Quinn: Veteran lawmaker Guttenberg announces retirement
By Laurel Andrews: Over 7 feet of snow delays road-clearing crews, pushing Denali Highway reopening to June 1
Congratulations Tara Sweeney!
By Erica Martinson: Alaska nominee pressed to straighten up federal agency in turmoil
By Laurel Andrews: ‘Molly of Denali’: PBS kids show will have an Alaska Native lead character
WGBH Boston is producing the series, alongside creative producer Princess Daazhraii Johnson, who is Neets’aii Gwich’in and a resident of Fairbanks.
The series “showcases values paramount to all Alaskan Native cultures. These values will be woven into each storyline and provide important learning moments,” Johnson said in the release.
“I’m especially excited that Alaska Native children will get to see themselves in Molly, who’s such an inspiring role model for all kids. The project’s Alaska Native advisers worked hard to ensure that our children will get to see our beautiful cultures in a respectful light,” Johnson said.
Adeline Peter Raboff, Dewey Kk’ołeyo Hoffman, Luke Titus and Rochelle Adams are listed as an Alaska Native working group for the show; Adeline Peter Raboff, Lance X’unei Twitchell, Lorraine David and Marie Meade are language advisers. Nell Duke is an informational text adviser.
By Derek Minemyer: Anchorage Assembly votes to keep non-profit exemptions for 911 calls
By Liz Raines: Providers go without pay in Alaska Medicaid logjam
National Nurses Week 2018
By Sidney Sullivan: MAP: See where students have graduated across Alaska
By Richard Mauer: The Knik Arm Crossing: a zombie or viable project?
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Alaska News May 09, 2018
By Chris Klint: Kodiak man killed in Bering Sea fishing accident
y Multimedia journalist Shawn Wilson: Murder victim David Grunwald recognized with graduating class
By Scott Gross: Local business owner camps out every night to protect his investment
By Chris Klint: Docs: Anchorage rape suspect met victim at his Dave & Buster’s job
By Liz Thomas: Wasilla man secretly recorded kids in bathroom
By Megan Mazurek: Teacher of the Week: Marissa Brennan
By Charles Wohlforth: They do physical therapy for much less money. The catch? Cash only.
By Nathaniel Herz: Alaska Legislature passes bill changing the way the Permanent Fund is managed
By Alex DeMarban: ‘Bachelor herds’ of walrus gather near Port Heiden, where they haven’t been seen in decades
By Jackie Purcell: Flying Squirrel CAM. They only come out at night!
Rasmuson Foundation News: Attention Alaskans: Rasmuson Foundation’s new online grant application system is active and ready, Take a tour: Our Distinguished Artists gallery launches and more ->
By Miriam Rafferty: AUTHORS MAKING HOUSE CALLS: SAN DIEGAN HOSTS LAUNCH EVENT JUNE 10 FOR NOVEL NETWORK, FIRST NATIONAL REGISTRY TO CONNECT BOOK CLUBS WITH VISITING AUTHORS
Or book clubs may arrange a Skype visit with authors who live out of the area. Novel Network boasts an impressive list of authors from Boston to Alaska, with the majority based in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. “And we’re just getting started,” says McBeth. McBeth says she’s not …
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Alaska News May 08, 2018
By Laurel Andrews: Anchorage homicide suspects appear in court after 3-week manhunt
By Zaz Hollander: St. Michael woman charged in ‘contract’ sexual assault of man
By Leroy Polk: Alaska man’s death was ‘purposefully staged’ to look like suicide, investigators say
By Matt Tunseth Alaska Star: Woman accused of stealing $157,000 from Eagle River hockey association
By Beth Verge: Paralyzed Anchorage man shot during Puerto Rico armed robbery makes promising progress
By Associated Press: Walmart to add policy aimed at curbing opioid abuse
By Bob Hallinen: Sandhill cranes eat and dance on farm fields near Palmer
By Liz Thomas: Gov’t watchdog releases report on Division of Public Assistance
By Scott Gross: Tempers flare as school district turns page on calendar year
By Rhonda McBride: Former UAA Atwood Journalism Chair launches TV Show
By Megan Mazurek: Teacher of the Week: Marissa Brennan
By Scott Gross: Tempers flare as school district turns page on calendar year
News provided by U.S. Small Business Administration: Grant Opportunity to Host Alaska Women’s Business Center Now Available From SBA
By Nathaniel Herz: New Alaska House proposal would cut off craft brewery customers at two drinks
By Sidney Sullivan: Walmart opens at previous southside Sam’s Club location
Moms Everyday Alaska KTUU: How to help children adjust to a blended family
Alaska News May 07, 2018
By Bill Roth: Photos: Paratroopers returning from Afghanistan reunite with family at JBER
By Associated Press: Army recognizes kid-on-kid sex assault cases at Alaska bases
By Justin Pritchard and Reese Dunklin: Military seeks to limit Congress on fixing child sex assault
By Michelle Theriault Boots: Arson suspect arrested after fire destroys Cantwell lodge
By Sean Maguire: 2 suspects in court face 20 years behind bars for Friday morning’s carjacking
By Associated Press: Working inmates to live at Kenai cannery for end of sentence
By Laine Welch: Study: Of 204 U.S. fishermen who died falling overboard, none wore a flotation device
By Victoria Taylor: Bike for Women raises awareness for gynecologic cancer
Congratulations Lyndea Kelleher!
By Michelle Theriault Boots: This UAA grad sought college success out of state, but found it back home
By Kalinda Kindle: 1,200 Students earn degrees during spring commencement ceremony at UAA
By Associated Press: Diversity shines in U of Alaska Fairbanks graduating class
By Patrick Enslow: No team, no track, no problem for Galena’s Jacob Moos.
By Shady Grove Oliver, The Arctic Sounder: Utqiagvik votes to tax marijuana
By Annie Zak: Anchorage version of Seattle’s Pike Place Market? That’s one idea for this spot downtown
By Daniella Rivera: Tourism industry calls on lawmakers to fund marketing
Moms Everyday Alaska Alison Bickel: Oatmeal chocolate chip peanut butter bars
Alaska News May 06, 2018
By Annie Zak: Police investigate shooting in Anchorage’s Centennial Park
By Kalinda Kindle: Conference shines light on sex trafficking in Alaska
By Alex DeMarban: Bill that supporters say will lower prescription drug costs poised to clear Alaska Legislature
By Associated Press: Juneau utility officials recommend rate hikes
By Alex DeMarban: Report says Alaska most profitable region for ConocoPhillips, by far
By Loren Holmes: This is what Alaska’s largest motorcycle gathering looks like
By Victoria Taylor: Bike shop prepares kids for bike to school day
By Rhonda McBride: Hobo Jim receives honorary doctorate from UAF
By Beth Bragg: If he can avoid flat tires, this Alaskan might make it as a professional triathlete
By Daybreak Staff: Mic Check in the Morning: The Jerry Wessling Band
Moms Everyday KTUU: Baby cues help parents teach vocabulary
Alaska News May 05, 2018
By KTUU: APD searching for more victims after arrest in sexual assault investigation
By Rebecca Palsha: Jury selection begins Monday in the death of David Grunwald
By Tegan Hanlon: Got bear spray? Here’s how to make sure you use it right.
By Laurel Andrews: Gov. Walker will run as independent in Alaska Democratic primary
By Michelle Theriault Boots: Where should inmates go when they leave jail? Alaska plans big changes to halfway-house system.
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Carpenter’s Local 1281: Josh Catiller & Kie Curtiss
Able Body Shop: Ironn Signey
Alaska Laboror’s Local 341: Tyson Solomon
Ryan Air: Ahmao Sweeney
NECA Alaska Chapter & IBEW Local 1547: Jayden Hamilton
Visser Construction: Matthew Klotz
NC Machinery Think Big Program: Adam Pavia
Iron Workers Local 751: Noah Powell
By Heather Hintze: KCC students sign on for prestigious apprenticeships
By Zaz Hollander: Recent avalanches plus unpredictable conditions prompt warning: Stay out of the mountains for now
By KTUU News: State investigating release of 7,000 gallons of gasoline at Scammon Bay tank farm
By Derek Minemyer: May the Fourth be with you: Star Warriors build lightsabers at Mountain View Library
By Liz Thomas: Park of the Week: South Anchorage Sports Park
By Cassie Schirm: Get Out: What to know for hiking in Kincaid Park
Moms Everyday Alaska: What parents should know about bullying
Alaska News May 04, 2018
By Leroy Polk: UPDATE: Passenger arrested in armed Anchorage carjacking, driver still being questioned
By Laurel Andrews: He saw people rifling through a car and drove after them. They shot at him — and hit someone else’s car instead.
By Anchorage Daily News: Police take Anchorage homicide suspects into custody after 3-week search
By Jill Burke: Arrest made in shooting of Anchorage man in Puerto Rico
By Liz Thomas: 7 accused in violent Sitka drug trafficking conspiracy
By Derek Minemyer & Sidney Sullivan: Overwhelming number of EMS calls made by Anchorage’s homeless shelters
By Devin Kelly: The ‘No Parking’ signs on a former governor’s street? They weren’t allowed, but he still got them.
By Erica Martinson: Will a new federal sex trafficking law help Alaska’s endangered youths?
By KTUU News: Bill to fund public education early signed into law
By Rebecca Palsha: A church, six trailers and a new chance at life
Congratulations Jazzie Trotter!
By Loren Holmes: Mirror Lake 7th-grader wins Doodle 4 Google’s Alaska contest
By Victoria Taylor: Two small businesses in Anchorage celebrate big milestones
By Richard Mauer: UPDATE: Jonrowe says she won’t pursue political office
By Scott Gross: Inside the Gates: The 300 defending the 300 million
By John Tracy: Reality Check: Politics and pandering in the Legislature
By Daybreak Staff: Can’t miss events in Anchorage Cinco de Mayo weekend
Moms Everyday Alaska Family Features: Coleslaw with green chile dressing
Alaska News May 03, 2018
By Zaz Hollander: Man dead after snowmachiners caught in avalanche near Whittier
By Daniella Rivera: Boyfriend’s charges dismissed in child’s malnutrition death
By Chris Klint: 2 held, others sought in 5-vehicle Mountain View crash
By Tegan Hanlon, Matt Tunseth: Brown bear killed in Chugiak after it attacked 22 chickens and a goat
By Anchorage Daily News: 3 rescued after boating accident in Knik River
By Associated Press: 2 injured in Parks Highway head-on crash at Willow
By Beth Verge: Following alleged armed robbery, Alaskan begins recovery in Puerto Rico
By Cassie Schirm: Colony High graduate wins Pulitzer prize for international reporting
By Associated Press: Anonymous donor gifts $110K to Fairbanks music programs
By Nathaniel Herz: This photo shows the sad end to a beloved Alaska ferry
By Nathaniel Herz: Alaska lawmakers near deal to spend Permanent Fund earnings on government
By Becky Bohrer: Hawkins says he has cancer, will stay in governor’s race
By Associated Press: Coast Guard denies giving OK to store fuel over beach
By Mary Kate Burgess: Bartlett basketball player overcomes arthritis, signs NLI for college
By Bob Hallinen: Growing season is finally here. Valley farmers are getting their crops in.
By Beth Bragg: ‘My bad’: Anchorage fight announcer’s blooper goes viral
Alaska News May 02, 2018
By Tegan Hanlon: JBER soldier killed by gunfire in Afghanistan was near the end of his deployment
By Daniella Rivera: Reduced bail denied for accused child sex abuse suspect
By Mary Simton: Docs: Driver who dragged man ‘too drunk’ to talk to APD
By Michelle Theriault Boots: A brother’s long, lonely fight to solve the city of Kodiak’s only unsolved murder
By Michelle Theriault Boots: Attempted sexual abuse charges against trooper highlight 2014 investigation for inappropriate texts
By Liz Raines: Former prosecutor tried to warn state about Peronto
By KTUU News: Fire Lake Elementary School hit by repeat vandalism
By Associated Press: Alaska House passes school safety resolution
By Steve Meyer: An outdoors writer gets his first assignment, and it yields an unexpected tale
By Kalinda Kindle & Sidney Sullivan: New study finds more than a third of Alaska’s children live in poverty
By Heather Hintze: Solar companies capitalizes on Alaska’s midnight sun
By James Gaddis: Teacher of the Week: Annette Alward
By Kalinda Kindle: This seasons pollen count has begun
Click here to view the weekly pollen and air quality count.
By Donna Freedman: Get your garden on: First outdoor market of the year offers flower and veggie starts
Moms Everyday Alaska Family Features: Jalapeno brownies