By Victoria Taylor: Anchorage police investigate downtown shooting
Anyone with information is asked to call APD at 786-8900.
By Caslon Hatch: Alaskan soldier killed in Afghanistan honored at Mat-Su Veterans Day Ceremony
By KTVA Web Staff: First lady Melania Trump greets soldiers, families at JBER
By Scott Gross: Bean’s Café honors Alaskan veterans
By Mike Ross: AK Cowboys: Junior rodeo riders head to national competition
Thank you Captain Jeff Bayless and Claire Sundgren
By Samantha Angaiak: Alaskans to be honored on Donate Life float at 2018 Rose Parade
By Austin Baird: Alaska Senate adjourns session after passing crime bill
By KTVA Web Staff: Bank releasing tires held at Johnson Tire Service
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First lady Melania Trump greets soldiers, families at JBER
First lady Melania Trump stopped at Anchorage’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Friday on her way back from Beijing.
Source: First lady Melania Trump greets soldiers, families at JBER
Mic Check in the Morning: The Lullaby Project
They will be performing a concert at Hiland Mountain Correctional Facility on Saturday, November 18th. The show is open to the public.
Helping women in prison connect with their children, The Lullaby Project teams 15 women incarcerated at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center with 15 musicians. Together they write lullabies for their c….
Bear Valley Elementary students learn about meteorology
Melissa will be visiting schools throughout the school year. If you want her to come to your school, email her at weather@ktva.com.
Literary Roundup | November 10-23, 2017
Thanks to everyone who turned out last night to Jonathan White’s Reading & Craft Talk Series event in Anchorage, and to Indigo Tea Lounge for staying open after hours to host this series! Folks, don’t miss Jonathan’s appearances tonight (11/10/17) in Homer, and Saturday the 11th at UAA Campus Bookstore (details below). SOUTHCENTRAL HOMER | Friday, November 10, 2017 at …
Alaska News November 10, 2017
By KTUU Staff: First Lady Melania Trump schedules stop to visit JBER
By Michelle Theriault Boots: This Filipino-American WWII veteran lived to 104 in Anchorage. He’s finally been recognized for his service.
By Liz Raines: House calls for action on alleged harassment by Sen. David Wilson
By Scott Gross: Empowering woman veterans, celebrating the ‘sheroes’
By Heather Hintze: More crimes involving weapons, drugs, stolen cars going to federal court
By Dave Goldman: The Dome’s reopening delayed
Many frustrated members also had trouble getting information about their memberships. Then on September 1, the Dome’s fortunes rose again when John Rubini, chair of JL Properties, stepped forward to ensure its rebuild.
The overall project was to cost between $6 million and $6.5 million and would be paid for through investments and donations. Rubini pledged between $1 million and $1.5 million to help see it through.
By Patrick Moussignac: Non-opioid alternatives for pain relief
By Beth Verge: Community gathers for vigil honoring Keith Aumavae, who remains missing
By Leroy Polk: Alaska fisherman medevaced after being hit in the head by a 37 lb block of frozen fish
By Mike Ross: Drugs in prison: former inmates give their perspective on the problem
By Sidney Sullivan: Eskimo Ninja Warrior teaches Sen. Murkowski the ‘seal hop’
By Patrick Enslow: Homer hockey players help injured homeless man
By John Tracy: Reality Check: When the math doesn’t add up for Alaska
By Samantha Angaiak: University of Alaska Board of Regents approves operating budget
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The University of Alaska Board of Regents met Thursday and approved an operating budget proposal of $341 million for the coming year.
UA president Jim Johnsen said the plan is down from $378 million four years ago and up from $317 million in the current fiscal year.
The plan will go to Gov. Bill Walker and the Legislature for consideration.
The board also approved a tuition increase of 5 percent.
By Emily Fehrenbacher: On ‘Edge of Alaska,’ a bunch of everyday Alaskans making questionable decisions
Story Time with Aunt Phil: Blue Ticketing
This week in Story Time with Aunt Phil, we take a look at the days of the Gold Rush, and how authorities handled criminals that sprung up in Alaska.
Empowering woman veterans, celebrating the ‘sheroes’
Thank you for your service!
On Thursday, the Alaska Healthcare System held a celebration to honor Alaska women veterans.
House calls for action on alleged harassment by Sen. David Wilson
Leadership in the Alaska House is calling on the Senate to take action after an accusation of sexual harassment by one of its members, Mat-Su Valley Sen. David Wilson.
Source: House calls for action on alleged harassment by Sen. David Wilson
Rachael Moore, USMC Veteran Trades USMC for NASA | U.S. Department of Labor Blog
FYI –
Where has your post military career taken you?
From USMC to NASA
After several years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including two deployments to Afghanistan, Rachael Moore was ready to trade her combat boots for business shoes. The Transition Assistance Program helped get her there.
Veteran Trades USMC for NASA | U.S. Department of Labor Blog