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Alaska News November 27, 2017

By Associated Press: Report: Juneau’s rape kit backlog is ‘one of the worst’
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Anchorage mayor discusses budget increase
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: Welfare check leads to rescue of Fairbanks man stuck under shower for 3 days
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Alaska couple looks to change damaged property tax law
 
 
 
 

By Cameron Macintosh: Anchorage ski community mourns man killed in Hatcher Pass avalanche
 
 
 
 By KTUU Staff: Festive events light up Southcentral Alaska’s holiday season
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Discounted cannabis sold on ‘Green Friday’
Neal says Cannabaska started cultivating its own strains and selling its own products, allowing it to give the special deals that attracted hundreds of Alaskans to his store. Neal says in addition to the $110-ounce deal, it was also offering $200 ounces for those further back in line and other specials throughout the day.

“It’s a way to give back to the community,” Neal said.
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Pennsylvania hunting guide fined up to $23,000 for multiple AK offenses
 
 
 
 

AFD Car Seat and Booster Seat Checkup Event – Friday, Dec. 1st, 2:30 – 4:30 P.M.
The AFD and Safe Kids Alaska will be providing car seat and booster seat inspections this coming Friday, December 1st, at the AFD Training Center from 2:30 to 4:30 P.M.

Alaska News November 23, 2017

By Ariane Aramburo: Colony High School Band performs in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The award was created to recognized Bob and Delores Hope’s love of music. Colony High School will perform around 11:18 a.m. Alaska time during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
 
 
 
 
By KTUU Staff: UPDATE: Skier killed in Hatcher Pass avalanche
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Snowmachiner struck, killed while driving on the side of the road
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk & Mike Ross: UPDATE: Woman arrested after police say gun went off, hitting passenger
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Wasilla man sentenced for sex trafficking through force, fraud, coercion
ANCHORAGE (KTUU) – A man from Wasilla was sentenced on Tuesday for crimes the judge presiding over the case called “incredibly manipulative, coercive, and demeaning.”

The case dates back to an arrest made in January of 2016. At that time, troopers arrested Terry Lee Keehn II, 44, of Wasilla, for sex trafficking through force, fraud, and coercion.
 
 
 
 
By Melody Martinsen Acantha editor: Ideas sought for activities for NOWA conference here in 2018
The Northwest Outdoor Writers Association will hold its 45th annual conference, April 26-29, 2018, in Choteau, local tourism officials announced recently.

Gayle Fisher, executive director of the Central Montana Tourism Region, and Beth Barlow and Tom Frownfelder, both members of the Choteau Tourism Business Improvement District, said the conference will bring in outdoor writers from Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and, in Canada, British Columbia.
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Local teens welcome new school start times
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: New Hatcher Pass ski area gets $500,000 grant for chairlift
 
 
 
 
By Daybreak Staff: Workforce Wednesday: Career Coach
 
 
 
 
Cooking with Tracy: Bruschetta

Alaska News November 22, 2017

By Emily Carlson: Kenai men claim oil company poisoned them and knew about it
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: Anchorage Assembly approves a $521 million budget
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Alaska’s newest US attorney takes the oath of office
Bryan Schroder, who was nominated by President Donald Trump in July 2017, was confirmed by the Senate on Nov. 9. On Tuesday, he took the oath of office with Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy Burgess.
 
 
 
 
By Barbara Hunt: PALMER BUZZ: Palmer book at top of the charts
 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh: Anchorage airport announces new security screening procedures
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Marijuana testing lab flags ‘concerning’ discrepancy in potency results
 
 
 
 
Moms Everyday Alaska: Peanut butter cookie dough chocolate cheesecake

Alaska News November 21, 2017

Congratulations Samantha Mack!
By KTVA Web Staff: Alaska Native becomes UAA’s first Rhodes Scholar
 
 
 
 
By Rebecca Palsha: A death, a condolence card and a friend at the Anchorage Police department
 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh: Wife of man killed by police speaks out about shooting
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: Anchorage Police unveil new OUI vehicles
 
 
 
 
By Caslon Hatch: More details on Alaska-China gas deal released
 
 
 
 
By Daybreak Staff: Teacher of the Week: Siray Abbey
 
 
 
 
By Caslon Hatch: City wants to waive re-zoning fees for senior center
The ordinance will be introduced at Tuesday’s assembly meeting with action expected December 5. If passed, Chugiak Senior Citizens, Inc., the management corporation for the senior center, will be responsible for bringing forth the rezone application.
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Andrews: How an Anchorage entrepreneur went from ‘just say no’ to a national cannabis startup
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Alaska Native corporation sells four Anchorage-area hotels
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Alaska VA to hire more workers, continue cutting wait times
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Amber Batts: The State ‘created an advocate’ by charging me with sex trafficking
She says she likely wouldn’t have become an advocate for sex workers, had she not been caught.
 
 
 
 

Alaska News November 20, 2017

By Daniella Rivera: Troopers talk use of Silver Alerts following Aumavae case
There is a clear indication that the individual has a deterioration of intellectual faculties, a physical impairment or medical condition that makes them unable to meet their own needs or to seek help without assistance.

Barlow says because Keith lived alone, had a driver’s license and control of his own finances, the department doesn’t categorize him as an individual who meets Silver Alert criteria.

The Aumavae family says they disagree and believes his diagnosis of multiple personality disorder and schizophrenia should count.
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Local lynx family filmed returning to Anchorage photographer’s house
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor / Samantha Angaiak: National Apprenticeship Week showcases ironworkers and industry
 
 
 
 
By Cameron Mackintosh: Excited for ski season? Here’s how close Anchorage’s ski resorts are to opening
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Using ice axes and blow torches to ignite Alaskan lakes
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: 340 barrels of jet fuel spills into secondary containment area at the Port of Anchorage

 
 
 
 
Juneau, AK
By Associated Press: Alaska ski area expects to serve alcohol next winter
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor / Patrick Enslow / Sean Maguire: Special Olympians gather from across the state for bowling tournament
Special Olympics Alaska President and CEO, Jim Balamaci said one of the next big events for the organization is December 16.

The annual Polar Plunge encourages Alaskans to raise money to jump into the ice cold waters of Goose Lake.

Alaska News November 19, 2017

By Victoria Taylor: Series of workshops look to change routes for Anchorage’s pedestrians and cyclists`
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: World Ice Art Championships cancelled for 2018

 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Dexter the stolen puppy is finally back home
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: Service organization dishes out a Thanksgiving feast for military members
 
 
 
 
Congratulations Caroline Kurgat and Allie Ostrander!
By Patrick Enslow: UAA’s Kurgat wins Div. II title, Ostrander takes 4th in Div. I

 
 
 
 
Congratulations Charity Folcik!
By Scott Gross: Alaska’s trendiest holiday show continues to grow

Brain Injury Sufferers Find Benefits in Music Therapy Program

Brain Injury Sufferers Find Benefits in Music Therapy Program

By Air Force Airman 1st Class Cailtin Russell Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska, Nov. 16, 2017 — Past and present service members and family members suffering from traumatic brain injury can now take part in a Creative Forces music therapy program here, a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the Defense Department that’s designed to help them recover and rehabilitate. By Air Force Airman 1st Class Cailtin Russell: Brain Injury Sufferers Find Benefits in Music Therapy Program

Cinthia Ritchie: Hazy shades of winter

Cinthia Ritchie: Hazy shades of winter

Hazy shades of winter

I keep singing that song by Simon & Garfunkel (and later, redone by the Bangles, the version I prefer), A Hazy Shade of Winter.

Most likely this is because we got a couple of more inches of snow this morning. And yes, it is beautiful, everything coated and soft. When evening comes (and it comes at around 4 p.m. now, and we’re still losing over five minutes a day), everything turns a lovely blue before darkness settles in.

And settles in. And settles in. We’re down to seven hours of daylight and trust me, the darkness can wear on you. It can press down on your shoulders and make you feel a little bit crazy.

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Alaska News November 18, 2017

By Associated Press: Prosecutor sees workaround for crime bill concerns
 
 
 
 
By Sidney Sullivan: DATA VIZ: DoD Sexual Assault Report (Fiscal Year 2013 – 2016)
 
 
 
 
By Kortnie Horazdovsky: Gas line could employ 12,000 at peak, 1,000 long-term
 
 
 
 
By Ned Rozell: Beavers slapping tails on far-north waters
 
 
 
 
By Caslon Hatch: Aviation industry sees higher demand for pilots amidst shortage

 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: Missed the last day of ‘Tire Hotel’ tire pickup? It’s not too late
Friday was the last day of pickup after a week of open hours at the property, located at 3330 Denali St. in Anchorage, though Bender said her team would still be trying to reach out to those whose tires are identified at the shop.

“We’ll be reaching out to folks through the phone if we can locate a name,” she said.

People looking for their tires can also call (907) 269-5208 for more information.
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: APD looks at drones to add eyes to the sky in certain investigations
Ryan Marlow with Alaska Aerial Media says the state has a solid set of laws in place to honor privacy.

“Alaska has amazing privacy guidelines. So with that we have House Bill 255,which basically stops the use of systems unless it’s required by criminal activity or a warrant or any of the other items that fall under hot pursuit and that’s the state law,” he said.

The Anchorage Assembly is developing a subcommittee to focus on developing municipal ordinances to address drone use.
 
 
 
 
By Peggy McCormack: Dept. of Interior searching for whereabouts of 17,000 Native Americans
Alaska Natives who wonder if they might be on the list can visit this website.

Class Members or the heirs of Class Members should provide documentation immediately to the GCG by calling 1-800-961-6109, by emailing Info@IndianTrust.com, or by U.S. mail to Indian Trust Settlement, P.O. Box 9577, Dublin, OH 43017-4877. Class members can also search OST’s Whereabouts Unknown database. If you have any questions about the OST Whereabouts Unknown Cobell list, call the Indian Trust Beneficiary Call Center at 1-888-678-6836.

 
 
 
 
Congratulations Natalie Hanson!
By Sean Maguire: Bethel woman breaks world powerlifting record
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Mat-Su gets green light on first detox beds
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Subaru donates cars to Meals on Wheels on the Kenai
The cars were among 50 that were given away to organizations that deliver Meals on Wheels in a nationwide contest by Subaru of America. The company is celebrating its fiftieth year in business.