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Alaska News December 12 & 13, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: ‘There’s sorrow, but yet there’s joy’: Family celebrates mother’s sacrifice while bringing attention to organ donation ‘There’s some sort of purpose being created out of this loss’ and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: You’ll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight tonight; A new crisis team in Fairbanks is responding to mental health calls and freeing up other emergency resources; A Soldotna man has created a new fantasy dice game; An Unalaska local climbed Bunker Hill more than 300 times this year and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History December 12th, 1920 & December 13th, 1916 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Governor: Backlog cleared of sexual assualt kit tests in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Ashlyn O’Hara, Peninsula Clarion: A tale of 2 cetaceans Study analyzes outcomes for stranded beluga calves rehabilitated at SeaLife Center.
 
 
 
 
By JAY STRAFFORD FOR THE FREE LANCE–STAR: December Mysteries Roundup: Crime fiction authors’ talents shine in this month’s picks
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Choose From More Than 32 Flavors Of Scrumptious Pie When You Visit A Pie Stop In Alaska

Alaska News December 10 & 11, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage police investigating shooting in Spenard neighborhood; Brewery owner’s bar napkin igloo design sold internationally; Woman uses Christmas money to create comfort bags for homeless; Sky Watch Alaska: Tips for taking better aurora photos and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: How a Dillingham teen turned an ancient epic poem into a rap; State employee in Juneau charged with possessing child pornography, placed on administrative leave and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Listen to the 2021 AFN annual convention on KYUK and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Thursday Morning Wasilla Drug Bust Pulls in 148.85 Grams of Heroin and 24.5 Grams of Meth; Elephant Point and trees growing on ice; This Day In Alaska History December 10th, 1910 & December 11th, 1938 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks Arts Association accepting submissions for annual poetry contest and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Authorities: Animal cruelty charges forthcoming in Palmer; 2 artists charged with faking Native American heritage and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Wintering Birds
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: December Snow Showers
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Colorful Winter Sunrise
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Snowy December Day
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Largest Restaurant In Alaska Has Multiple Dining Areas And An Unforgettable Menu
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Foundation names 2022 sabbatical awardees
 
 
 
 
By Liz Bolton, Yahoo News: I moved from Los Angeles to a remote island in Alaska with my kids. I never realized what I was missing.
 
 
 
 
UAA: Fall 2021 edition of Alumni Spirit magazine now available
 
 
 
 

Alaska News December 09, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Fatal collision closes Tudor Road A fatal car crash closed Tudor Road between Baxter Road and Patterson Street Thursday morning; Iron Dog announces plans for 2022 race and more ->
 
 
 
 
KOO Alaska’s Public Media: Owners of Gustavus Inn sell to Hoonah Lingít tribe; Former ‘Deadliest Catch’ captain admits to dealing heroin, court documents say; Proposal would give 30 Alaska tribes the power to prosecute violence in villages and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History December 9th, 1916 and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Multiple generations in Noatak learn art of making attungaks and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: New Mexico woman arrested for trafficking drugs to Sitka; Snow berm complaints to Juneau City Hall on the rise; Bill by Congressman Young to restore buffalo populations passes House and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: Wrangell-based Waterbody wins big at regional seafood product competition and more ->
 
 
 
 
Where are the funds for this coming from?
Would you be willing to fly in a plain plane if the ticket’s were umpteem dollars cheaper?

PR Newswire: Holidays take flight at Alaska Airlines
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Losing the battle
 
 
 
 
Mark your calendar for June 11, 2022!
Help us celebrate this landmark hybrid 30th annual event that sees us back together in-person, as well as continuing virtual participation!

Alaska Run for Women: Looking for a few good people!

It takes a special group of volunteers to make this annual all-women’s run and breast cancer fundraiser happen. Since 1993 more than $5.3 million has been raised and granted to organizations concerned with breast cancer research, outreach, education and early detection.

The volunteer board of directors is responsible for setting policy, fundraising, fiscal oversight and reviewing grant requests for the money raised. They also assist the volunteer race director and race committee with publicity, merchandise sales and other areas required to ensure a successful event. The organization seeks to have diverse representation on the board, and currently has a need for anybody with accounting, social media/marketing, or oncology experience. For more information or to apply, please see the board application here. Applications will be accepted until December 28, 2021.

Maybe you are the right person to fill one of the following critical race day Race Committee positions!

Water Stations Chairperson

Helps to identify appropriate areas on the race course for water stations. On race day, delivers tables and supplies to the volunteers staffing each water station. Post-event tear-down of stations and returning supplies to the RFW storage facility.

Start Area/Corral Set-Up Chairperson

Works closely with the race director, course marshal, volunteer coordinator, and the logistics chair to determine placement of race corrals. Oversees start line/corrals set up and tear down on race day along with a group of volunteers.

If you think you’re the right person for any of these race committee positions and would like more information and a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities, please email Race Director Sarah Wottlin here. It is our intention to fill these positions ASAP so that planning for our 30th annual event will include all key players.

Mark your calendar for June 11, 2022!
Help us celebrate this landmark hybrid 30th annual event that sees us back together in-person, as well as continuing virtual participation!

https://www.akrfw.org/

Alaska News December 07 & 08, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: TransNorthern plane makes emergency landing at Merrill Field, no injuries reported Loss of engine power forced plane to make emergency landing on its way to Kodiak; Teen hospitalized, man charged with attempted murder after Anchorage shooting; Mayor Bronson selects Deputy Chief Michael Kerle to serve as next Anchorage police chief; What every driver needs to keep in their car to be prepared through winter and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Why overturning Roe wouldn’t end abortion rights in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Rates of sexually transmitted infections have increased nationwide during the pandemic. Here’s how to order a free STI self-testing kit to your local post office; Alaska’s congressional delegation will host a virtual salmon roundtable and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History December 7th, 1960, December 8th, 1915 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbaks News Webcenter 11: Clear Space Force Station celebrates completion of Long Range Discrimination Radar; Canadian man charged in scheme to commit cyberattacks and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Online child pornography charges result in indictment and arrest of Juneau resident; Avalanche danger in Juneau is on the rise and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: This year’s Midnight Madness will feature Santa in a snowglobe and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal: December 08 to December 14, 2021
 
 
 
 
By KFSK: New electronic health record system online at PMC this week; Petersburg’s Burger Bank to distribute nearly 2,000 pounds of ground moose meat and more ->
 
 
 
 
By KRBD: A Metlakatla man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his brother; Ketchikan’s borough will join a national $26B opioid settlement, though local officials say the cash won’t go far and more ->
 
 
 
 
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer, Anchorage Press: Alaskan among NASA’s 10 new astronauts, which include pilots, doctor, physicist, cyclist
 
 
 
 
By Erica Tempesta For Dailymail.com: Woman who lives in rural Alaska reveals the astronomical cost of groceries in her remote town where a half-gallon of MILK costs $18 and a block of cheese goes for $25
 
 
 
 
By Kristen Aguirre, ABC 13 News: EBCI women launch true crime podcast on overlooked Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
 
 
 
 
By Karla Kolash and Kathy Wisthoff, ADN Letters: Letter: Beth Bragg’s contributions
 
 
 
 
By KING 5: Abigail Echo-Hawk wants recognition for missing, murdered Indigenous women The executive vice president of the Seattle Indian Health Board wants to see disparities between races and cultures erased.
 
 
 
 

Preventing Addiction: The Importance of Drug Prevention

Southern California Sunrise: Preventing Addiction: The Importance of Drug Prevention

Drug and alcohol addiction can have serious adverse effects on an individual’s life. It can affect them physically and mentally while also affecting them in work, school, or their relationships. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent it. With proper education and word of mouth to the community, drug and alcohol addiction can be stopped before it gets started.

Read more ->

Alaska News December 05 & 06, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Sitka mom’s TikTok video goes viral; Roaming Root Cellar awarded Golden Carrot; OPERATION SANTA CLAUS FLIGHT and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Alaska Native stories featured in new documentary on the painful history of boarding schools; Bethel just recorded its coldest November in 80 years and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History December 5th, 1905 and December 6th, 1906 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Restaurant Review by Jin Chong, Anchorage Press: Pho Dimond reminds why Vietnamese food is the best comedown from Thanksgiving glut
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: 7 Wonderful Reasons Why Alaska Is Better Than Anywhere Else In The Winter
 
 
 
 

Alaska News December 04, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage Assembly to vote on whether to end mask requirement slightly early; Police at Anchorage airport seized close to $100,000 in illegal drugs over the Thanksgiving holiday; Donut shop alters recipe after losing key ingredient due to supply shortages and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History December 4th, 1919 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Noel Wien, Fairbanks School District partner on student library card program and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: City Park closed as Wrangell assesses storm damage and more ->
 
 
 
 
KFSK: Petersburg nurses create safe spaces for an influx of COVID patients and more ->
 
 
 
 
KRBD: Assembly to hold work session on Clam Cove master plan; Royal Caribbean offers $160,000 sponsorship for ‘Salmon Walk’ attraction along Ketchikan Creek and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Blustery Birding
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Birding Walk to Crescent Harbor
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Wintry Walk around Town
 
 
By Matt Gtoff, Sitka Nature: Sitka Nature Weekly Photojournal Update (2021-11-27)

Alaska News December 02 & 03, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Inside the Gates: Air National Guard prepares to deliver holiday cheer to Alaska Native children; JBER kicks off annual lighting of holiday tree; Brandon Irlmeier was killed in Northeast Anchorage. Four years later his death remains unsolved.; Troopers identify remains of homicide victim discovered in 1989 on Fire Island The man was last seen alive in 1979 and was identified through DNA analysis and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s News Public Media: An Anchorage man took in 1 Afghan who needed help. Now he’s trying to rescue 17; New report could guide how Alaska spends $1.5B in federal funding for broadband; Eruptions are still going at 3 Aleutian volcanoes; Alaska seeks private operators to fill gaps in winter ferry schedule and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Two people found dead in Chevak; Rollout of Akiak’s broadband project runs into glitches and outages; Bethel’s coldest November in 80 years causes issues for residents and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: One Hunter Deceased, One Missing after Skiff Sinks in Heavy Weather near Whittier Wednesday; Anchorage Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Drugs and Money Laundering; Two Men Indicted for Dumping Oily Substance in Chugach National Forest; Rocket flies high over Norway in UAF scientist’s atmosphere experiment; This Day In Alaska History December 2nd, 1980 and December 3rd, 1906 and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Thanksgiving bounty: Utqiagvik whalers shared their harvest with the community; Recycling program nets 1 million pounds of fishing gear; New VPSO to work in Northwest Arctic villages in Spring and more ->
 
 
 
 
KIN: Program honoring Soboleff sees over 200 letter materials distributed; Artist Awards announced by Juneau Community Foundation and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: Former Wrangell physician convicted by Louisiana jury of rape and more ->
 
 
 
 
What’s New: Resurrection Bayt Historical Society
 
 
 
 
By Matt Hickman, Press: Gypsy Jazz: ‘Run Raven Run’ kicks off Anchorage International Film Festival’s 21st run
 
 
 
 
AK Concerts Compiled by Cody Herron-Webb, Press: Upcoming Concerts for the week of Dec. 3-8
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: Amazing! These 11 Rainbows Captured In Alaska Will Leave You Speechless
 
 
 
 
By Ned Rozell, The Press: Thousands of golden eagles depend on Alaska
 
 
 
 
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021 AT 6 PM
Hot Chocolate Ride
Campbell Airstrip Trailhead
Event by Trek Bicycle Store of Anchorage
Campbell Airstrip Trailhead
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
The Hot Chocolate Ride is an all woman’s , all skills, group fat tire bike ride. We will be riding single track trail for about 11/2 hours. Plan on spending some quality time after the ride drinking some hot chocolate provided by Chugach Chocolates!
Special thanks to Deb Sudz at Apoidea for suppling awesome Apoidea lip balm to participants of the ride.
Make sure to bring a light of some sort and the snow is starting to pile in nicely , so its time for the Fat tire bikes!
Who: All adult ladies that have a bike suitable for single track riding in snow, a helmet and the desire to meet new girls and learn some rad trails.
Where: Campbell Airstrip Trailhead
When: December 16th @6pm. Please be prepared to be ready by 5:45 to sign the waiver. We will be leaving at 6pm.
Feel free to swing by the Trek store with any questions.

Alaska News December 01, 2021

Alaska Native News: U.S. Army Alaska Soldier dies in Anchorage; U.S. Army Alaska Soldier dies in Fairbanks; This Day In Alaska History November 30th, 1918 and December 1st, 1922 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Valley Sasquatch spotted at Glenn Highway Christmas tree The notoriously blurry creature is rocking a new look; Alaska remembers third anniversary of magnitude 7.1 earthquake; Telling Alaska’s Story: Zoo vet says he’s held his ‘dream job’ for 3 decades and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Sudden windstorm takes out power for thousands in Wrangell and Petersburg; Alaskans should be vigilant, not overwhelmed, with likely arrival of omicron variant, Zink says; Indigenous metal band riffs on issues affecting Native people and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Months after CVRF purchases share of Bering Sea crab fishery, managers announce crab population crash and more -> Troopers bust bootlegging operation in Bethel;
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Borough to run series of webinars about issues facing the local economy; Asyia Shank signs to Davenport Universitys and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: A Great Man Once Told Me; Juneau Woman Wins Seattle Marathon Age Group and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal: December 01 to December 06, 2021
 
 
 
 

KFSK: Petersburg’s tribal administrator takes job at statewide fishing industry organization and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Editor, Must Read Alaska Wednesday – Giessel files for Senate, McCoy resigns for better prospect, Emil Notti inducted into Native American Hall of Fame and more ->

 
 
 
 
Restaurant Review by Jin Chong, The Press: Pleasantly surprised by Yes Bistro’s newest attempt at elite status

Alaska News November 30, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: UAA Director of Athletics Greg Myford dies at 58 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KFSK: Petersburg tree lighting honors teen’s homecoming and more ->
By Craig Medred: The Oo threat
 
 
 
 
By Joe Dziemianowicz, Oxygen True Crime: Strange Emails Lead To Arrest In Cold Case Murder Of Alaskan Native Woman After an Alaskan single mom was stabbed to death, the case went cold for 10 years. Everything changed when a detective realized that email evidence didn’t add up.
 
 
 
 
By Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio, NPR: Native American leaders, Wisconsin AG hope executive order sends more resources to address missing and murdered Indigenous women Biden’s order seeks federal strategy to prevent and respond to violence against Native Americans within 240 days
 
 
 
 
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman: Valley woman reflects on her time with Alaska’s first-all women volunteer fire team
 
 
 
 
Sorry for ADN’s Paywall
By Sheila Swanson, Letters to the Editor ADN: Letter: Bragg energized the Gold Nugget Triathlon
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Fill Up On The Hot and Gooey Sandwiches At Mike’s In Homer, Alaska
 
 
 
 
Fireside Books: Banned Books For Mat-Su Students