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Alaska News July 22, 2024

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaskan History-July 22nd, 1902 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Alaska police and US Coast Guard searching for missing plane with 3 people onboard and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Why is there a shortage of affordable housing in Kodiak and what can be done to fix it? And more ->
 
 
 
 
By Lynne Curry: A new story; a challenge for readers:); the novel is finished! More ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Growing danger
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Almost Nobody Knows That Parts Of The Iconic Movie Insomnia Were Filmed In This Tiny Alaska Town
 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Fresh Salmon & Pickled Pike | Cooking & Preserving Wild Foods in Alaska
 
 

Alaska News July 21, 2024

Courtesy of APD: Update at 6:37 PM:
Both directions of travel on the Seward Highway at mile 114 are now open. Thank you for your patience while we worked the scene.
Update at 5:40 PM:
At 11:54 AM on July 20, 2024, Anchorage Police day shift patrol officers responded to Mile 114 of the Seward Highway regarding a two-vehicle collision. Initial indications are that a Kia was being driven towards Anchorage when it crossed the double-yellow center line and collided with an F150 pickup travelling in the opposite direction. The adult male driver of the Kia was declared deceased at the scene; he was the only occupant in his vehicle.
Both adult occupants of the Ford F150 were transported to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
APD’s Major Collision Investigations Unit (MCIU) responded to process the scene. The southbound lane of the Seward Highway has just re-opened. The northbound lane remains closed. Once the involved vehicles have been removed from the scene, northbound will be opened as well. We will alert the public when that happens.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Alcohol is believed to be a factor on behalf of the Kia’s driver.
Original at 12 PM:
Anchorage Police have responded to a serious injury vehicle crash at mile 114 on the Seward Highway which is just south of the weigh scales. Southbound lanes are closed at the scales and northbound lanes are closed at mile 114. Expect significant delays for several hours. We will advise if/when any lanes are opened.
APD Case 24-22355

 
 
 
 

KTUU: The roar of Arctic Thunder from 12,500 feet and more ->

 
 
 
 
Alaska Ntaive News: BLM to Open Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on August 1; This Day In Alaska History July 21st, 1917 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska July 20, 2024

KTUU: Man charged with murder in homicide-arson case involving parents; APD’s new body-worn camera policy takes effect Monday; Alaska Native Heritage Center completes first renovation phase of 25th tourist season and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Two black bears euthanized in downtown Juneau and more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK: FEMA announces $108M award to Typhoon Merbok-related projects and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Kelly Crane of Soldotna Convicted and Sentenced on Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor; Déjà Vu: Another Steller Sea Lion Rescued in Kodiak; This Day In Alaska History July 20th, 1917 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Gardening Tips: Cross-pollination and its benefits and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Two injured in Water Street fire; Ketchikan School District will enact new funding for activities and more teachers and more ->
 
 
 
 
KUCB: Alaska radio producer Wendy Hladick signs off after nearly three decades on air and more ->

 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Lure of Arctic brings traveler to Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Watercolor gallery to open downtown next week and more ->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Market warfare
 
 
 
 
By Ivy Bowler, The Collector: What Are the 6 Tallest Mountains in Alaska?

 
 
 
 

By Goda Labanauskaite, Aerotime Hub: Alaska flight paramedics save civilian fallen from Yukon River cabin
 
 
 
 

Alaska Nanooks: Cate Atkins Returns to Alaska as Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach

 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 18-19, 2024

KRBD: Body discovered in a bus owned by a missing Saxman man and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: JBER’s ‘Arctic Thunder’ air show & open house set to return this weekend; 2 women to attempt swim across Cook Inlet and more ->
 
 
Dave Allgood: NeighborWorks Alaska is Painting the Town! One deserving neighbor at a time. The good in giving back.
 
 
Dave Allgood: He’s adorable and just can’t sit still! Tripp the Tumbleweed travelling to ALL the National Parks!
 
 
 
 

KTOO: U.S. District judge hears food stamp backlog case against Alaska’s health department; Garden Talk: Things to consider in your garden after a period of heavy rain and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Making a squirrel skin parka is a labor of love. One Akiachak artist revels in the process. And more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Daniel Nick Convicted of Kidnapping, Coercion, Assault, Drugs; USACE submits Akutan Harbor report to Congress for authorization; Livestock nutrition workshops planned in Fairbanks, Delta Junction; This Day in Alaskan History-July 18th, 1922; This Day in Alaskan History-July 19th, 1917 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: 911 outage restored in Fairbanks; City of Fairbanks to consider fee bump for obtaining body cam, other footage and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: At 71, a longtime Northwest Arctic leader wins the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics sportsmanship award and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Alaska judge who resigned in disgrace didn’t disclose conflicts in 23 cases, investigation finds and more ->
 
 
 
 

KFK: Tongass National Forest exits years-long insect outbreak with a “bad haircut”; Petersburg’s tribe works with Forest Service to repair Harvey Lake cabin and more ->

 
 
 
 

KUCB: Locals invited to take part in archeological excavation in July and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Local firefighter receives national award and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: KIBSD finalizes budget after one-time funding boost and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: These 7 Camping Spots In Alaska Are Well Worth Your Stay
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Potter’s Marsh Has A Hidden Boardwalk In Alaska Worthy Of A Day Hike
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Mandated inefficiency
 
 
 
 

eStoryknife: CECI Recognized for Yup’ik Culture Books Calista Education Honored in Alaska Center for the Book 2024 CLIA Awards

 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 16-17, 2024

KTUU: ‘We need help’: Owner of downtown bar calls for improved public safety after nearby fatal shooting; Anchorage Assembly passes proposal pushing for more transparent APD body cam policy Assembly also confirmed newly-appointed APD Chief Sean Case; ; Anchorage assembly adopts five-year strategic homeless plan and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Juneau man wanted for alleged January assault now listed as missing person; 9th Circuit to hear oral arguments on Southeast king salmon troll fishery lawsuit and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: Bethel man sentenced to 7 years in prison for manslaughter; Alaska Native students gain cross-cultural experience through Ilakucaraq program and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Sand dunes a unique Alaska landscape; This Day in Alaskan History-July 16th, 1916; This Day in Alaskan History-July 17th, 1897 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: 30-year mail fraud scheme involved pitstop in Fairbanks, indictment says and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Juneau Police shoot a knife-wielding man downtown and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: Journey provided stories of healing and more ->
 
 
 
 

KFSK: Nature’s Canvas: Petersburg’s Ephemeral Art and Music Festival; Wet Socks and Winning Streaks: Erickson Brothers Battle for Logrolling Glory; After SEAPA shutdown, Petersburg utility customers can expect a smaller fuel adjustment charge than last year. And more ->

 
 
 
 

KUCB: Archeologist discusses recent trip surveying Caton Island for clean up; Unalaska City School District to see big bump in budget and more ->
 
 
 
 

KMXT: Multiple people injured at one of Kodiak’s harbors after ‘strange’ bald eagle attacks and more ->

 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Health Denial
 
 
 
 

By Anisa Vietze, Alaska Public Media: New East Anchorage mountain bike trails open after 2 dads advocated for them for years

 
 
 
 
$5.75 million approved by Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors to support University of Alaska, housing, and cultural revitalization statewide

Anchorage, Alaska – The Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce $5.75 million in grants supporting organizations driving progress in higher education, housing and cultural revitalization across Alaska. These new grants bring the 2024 total to $7.5 million in Foundation investments while traditional grant programs remain paused.

The University of Alaska will receive $5 million from Rasmuson Foundation over five years to strengthen its Arctic Leadership Initiative, investing in Alaskans to be future Arctic leaders and problem solvers. The Juneau Housing First Collaborative was awarded $500,000 toward its permanent supportive housing expansion at Forget-Me-Not Manor, and the U.S. Department of Interior – Bureau of Indian Affairs will receive $250,000 toward the collection of oral histories, curation of a traveling museum exhibit, and creation of a memorial educating the public of the historic negative impacts of Indian boarding schools. These were approved by the Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors at its summer board meeting in Kenai.

“Each of these projects represent the strength and power of Alaskans coming together to serve Alaska,” said Rasmuson Foundation President and CEO Gretchen Guess. “We are blessed to invest in each organization and project and thank them for the work they do each day.”

Arctic Leadership Initiative

The $5 million grant to support the Arctic Leadership Initiative represents our work as a catalyst and early investor in Big Ideas. In 2021, the Board and staff asked University of Alaska President Pat Pitney to think big. In 2022, the Foundation provided seed money to put her team’s idea into action. Now, we are an early investor.

“It’s an ambitious strategic endeavor intended to reshape Alaska’s role in the Arctic and make significant contributions to people living in the Arctic region,” said Tasha Pineda, vice president of strategy for Rasmuson Foundation. “As residents of our nation’s only Arctic state, younger Alaskans are uniquely positioned to lead into the future. This funding will accelerate the development of solutions, innovations, and new economic opportunities for Alaskans across the state.”

The Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors, made up of family members and community representatives, met in Kenai in late June for its annual summer board meeting. In addition to approving $5.75 million in grants, it set the Foundation’s mission, vision, values, strategies, and priorities for the next three years, affirming the Foundation’s mission to invest, connect, convene, and empower Alaskans to help each other.

Earlier this year, the Foundation invested nearly $2 million in projects to address homelessness in Alaska. Recipients included the Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness ($760,000 over two years), Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness ($720,000 over two years), Housing Alaska Public Private Partnership ($100,000), Covenant House Alaska ($75,000), and Volunteers of America Alaska ($75,000).

While the Foundation continues to fund time-sensitive and emergency needs, traditional Foundation grantmaking programs re-open Aug. 15, with Letters of Inquiry currently being accepted for Legacy grants.

About the Foundation 

Rasmuson Foundation is a private family foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. The Foundation was created in 1955 by Jenny Rasmuson, a Swedish missionary, and her son Elmer Rasmuson, to honor her late husband, banker E.A. Rasmuson. 

Gary Scott he/him
Director of Communications

Office: 907-297-2700
Direct: 907-229-7311

 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 15, 2024

KTUU: FEMA provides bulk of $108M in Typhoon Merbok recovery aid and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: Snake-like procession of insect larvae spotted again in Interior Alaska; Garden Talk: Community and youth gardening opportunities abound in Juneau and nmore ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK: New health clinic opens in Akiachak and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History July 15th, 1923 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Landslide on Gastineau Avenue—no injuries and more ->

 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Three travelers each find something of interest at the Roadhouse and more ->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Ever smaller
 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: This Oceanside Country Store In Alaska Sells The Most Amazing Homemade Fudge You’ll Ever Try

 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 13, 2024

KTUU: APD arrests additional suspect in 2022 homicide case; How Kristen Faulkner pedaled her way from Homer to Paris Olympics on Team USA Cycling; Anchorage teen receives highest Girl Scout award for promoting literacy and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Big Alaska Show: Author, Kim Rich, joins us Saturday morning, July 13 at 9:05a-10a – she has an event coming up she will promote
 
 
 
 
Buzz Sprout: That Doesn’t Happen Every Day When Your Radio Station Has Grass On Its Roof – North Pole, Alaska
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaskan History-July 13th, 1917 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: UAF science communicator earns dose of literary recognition; River Report: ADFG announces opening day for salmon fishing around Fairbanks and more ->

 
 
 
 
KINY: Douglas Highway Construction Update and more ->

 
 
 
 

KUCB: Alaska prosecutors release photos of possible third victim in sentencing for convicted killer Brian Smith; Unangax̂ artist leads community workshop on earring-making and more ->

 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Dot Lake sues Army Corps of Engineers over Manh Choh Mine wetland permit and more ->
 
 
 
 
KMXT: Kodiak’s average rent prices jump up 20% in a year, annual market survey says and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 12, 2024

KTUU: Convicted killer Brian Smith sentenced for double murders; Daughter of Big Lake woman who was fatally struck by motorcycle speaks out; Citing deadly risk, Anchorage council urges anglers to move from lead to nontoxic sinkers; After unexpected cancelation, Palmer’s popular ‘Friday Fling’ market returns; Small businesses supported vendors during market’s shutdown Anchorage Police connect with community during ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO: Did people really used to race down Gold Creek on the Fourth of July?; As mining project moves forward, Southeast Alaska tribes say Canada denies their human rights; A 3D reconstruction of the woolly mammoth genome might help revive the extinct species and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Hatcheries can boost wild salmon numbers but reduce diversity; This Day in Alaskan History-July 12th, 1776 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Local domestic violence statistics show constant cause for concern; Former City of Houston treasurer sees prison time for pair of embezzlement schemes; Military Report: Eielson AFB hosts trio of European partners for Arctic Defender 24 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Goals for new Alaska crime law range from harsher penalties for drug dealers to reducing recidivism and more ->
 
 
 
 
Resurrection Bay Historial Society: Join the Founders Day celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 28
Upcoming Activities

Join the Founders Day celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 28 to mark the arrival of a steamship full of passengers who set out in 1903 to establish the town of Seward and the Alaska Central Railway. Stay tuned for more details!
 
 
 
 
KFSK: Two capital projects in Petersburg will get state funding and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Mud bogs and Lions doubtful at fair
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Talking safety
 
 
 
 
Fireside Books
Come out and meet Alaskan author Marc Cameron! He is releasing the next novel in his Arliss Cutter series, Bad River. Marc will be here at Fireside Books on Friday, July 26th from 4:30-6:30PM.

About Bad River: From a remote village perched on Arctic permafrost to the Badlands of South Dakota, searching for answers about his brother sets Arliss Cutter on an icy trail of murder and madness into the darkest heart of the Alaskan wilderness. New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Marshal Marc Cameron captures the beauty and brutality of both man and nature in his newest high stakes suspense for fans of Paul Doiron, CJ Box, Allen Eskens, and Jane Harper.

Learn more ->

 
 

Alaska News July 11, 2024

Condolences.
Margaret Mason-Bouterse Obituary
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APD officer fired weapon in 2 of 5 recent officer-involved shootings; Police body cam legislation to be introduced by Anchorage Assembly leaders; Former Anchorage pastor banned from Alaska Airlines after allegedly hitting wife on flight and more ->
 
 
Dave Allgood News: Trash Walking! The latest craze to stay in shape and beautify your neighborhood!

 
 
 
 
KTOO: CDC’s new rules for dogs entering the US will have unique impacts in Alaska and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: The detection of a massive harmful algal bloom in the Arctic prompts real-time advisories to western Alaskan communities; This Day in Alaskan History-July 11th, 1921 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: 2023 Fairbanks fentanyl arrest culminates in guilty plea and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Indigenous pageants bring a sense of community and pride and more ->

 
 
 
 

KINY: US Coast Guard patrol spots Chinese naval ships off Alaska island; Bear baiting again banned in national preserves in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 

KSTK: Wrangell’s tax extension deadline approaches next week and more ->
 
 
 
 

KFSK: Hutli Pole welcomed at Sandy Beach Park and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: Historian shares how Unalaska is uniquely tied to the Alaska state flag design; Officials select GCI as City of Unalaska’s internet provider and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Samantha Phillips, Travel Alaska: Alaska Native Artist Spotlight: AukaDee Nayokpuk (Iñupiaq)