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Alaska News July 22, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage considers requiring dogs to be leashed; Man reported missing arrested on warrants based on prior kidnapping, abuse charges; Spanx company grants $5K to Ketchikan boutique and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTUU: One Alaska: Many Voices premieres Wednesday; Local teen recognized on a national level; Trio of Longtime Dentists Fired From SCF over alleged Fraud and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Police across Southeast Alaska are defining and using force differently; Task force looks to expand courts that offer treatment instead of prison time; A tsunami warning that sent coastal Alaskans to higher ground has been cancelled and more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Emmonak Still On Lockdown Over Positive Coronavirus Case; New LKSD Superintendent Reflects On District’s Successes As She Looks Toward School Reopening and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Fairbanks Troopers Recover Stolen Vehicle, Handgun after 13-Year-Old Detained; 7.8 Magnitude Quake South of Chignik Prompts Widespread Tsunami Warning; Anchorage Man Charged in Drain Cover/Construction Vandalism; Crew Member Aboard F/V Rubicon Medevaced from Kupreonof Strait; House Passes FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act; Congressman Don Young Fights for the U.S. Coast Guard and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man arrested after Troopers find drugs, cash in apartment; Corps to release review of Alaska mine project this week and more ->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Resilience
 
 
 
 
By Bill Sherwonit, Mountain Journal: Opinion: The Lie—And Shame—Of ‘Wildlife Management’ In Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic: How sub-Arctic seas are influencing the Arctic Ocean and what it’s telling us about climate change
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: 14 Stunning Photos That Will Remind You Why Alaska Is The Best State
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: 15 Little Known Beaches In Alaska That Are Ideal For A Summer Outing

Alaska News July 21, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: What to do if you ordered from a business closed due to COVID-19; Man last seen walking into woods to collect mushrooms near Talkeetna reported missing; Travel Tuesday: Rediscover downtown Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: A Young Killer’s Second Chance He shot and killed a mother and daughter when he was three months shy of his sixteenth birthday. Four years later, he’s a free man.; Man with history of international ATM skimming caught in Alaska; DOT has spent thousands on fixing vandalized storm drains and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Juneau Assembly passes emergency mask mandate, effective immediately; Infants strut their maklaks online as Northwest Alaska’s baby pageant goes virtual; Alaska hospitality association asks Dunleavy for mandates instead of recommendations and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Walmart to close its stores on Thanksgiving Day and more ->
 
 
 
 

Politics Brian P. D. Hannon, Associated Press: Alaska city relocates Russian colonist statue to museum
 
 
 
 

By Michael S. Lockett, Juneau Empire: Lesser-heard voices from the past sing loud for Alaska art awards Juneau artists cleaned up in the prestigious competition
 
 
 
 

Red Lake Nation News: Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Announces Virtual Consultations
 
 
 
 
Fireside Books presents Shelf Awareness for Readers for Tuesday, July 21, 2020
 
 
 
 

By Erin Kirkland: “Go North” This Summer With a Camper or RV

 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Escape To A Campground In Alaska With Panoramic Mountain Views
 
 

By Carey Seward, Only In Your State Alaska: There’s Nothing Better Than Alaska’s Natural Lazy River On A Summer’s Day

Alaska News July 20, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: APD searches for missing woman last seen Sunday; Pending new Ravn CEO says flights will resume and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Driver goes through barricades and crashes his car into hole and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Reported Palmer Driver Arrested after Impacting Knik Bridge Guardrail; Division of Employment and Training Services launches AlaskaJobs, a new comprehensive employment system and more ->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Bounty Bay
 
 
 
 

By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: These 8 Road Trips In Alaska Will Take You Places You’ll Never Forget

Alaska News July 19, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Inside the Gates: JBER’s change of command continues; New UAA certificate program offers fast track into workforce and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Sunday is the deadline for voters to register to vote or update their registration for the 2020 Primary Election; Fish Creek is officially open for dipnetting; Fully Vested; police suit up for duty and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: After eight-hour rescue, Ketchikan Humane Society volunteers save seven kittens; Haines woman accused of a string of arsons while on hallucinogenic mushrooms and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Arctic Ocean Changes Driven by Sub-Arctic Seas
 
 
 
 

By Mary Kauffman, SitNews: New Lawsuit Argues That Alaska Officials May Not Mail Absentee Ballot Applications Only to Older Voters
 
 
 
 

By David James, ADN: New book of essays pays tribute to ‘Alaska’s public historian,’ Terrence Cole
 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 18, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Google says rejection of trooper recruitment ad came from misunderstanding; Law Enforcement Torch Run goes virtual in 2020 to support Special Olympics Alaska and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTUU: Alaska Zoo doing what it can to keep the gates open; GNAC suspends fall sports due to COVID-19 leaving UAA Volleyball & Cross-Country without seasons and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: How Dr. Anne Zink and 5 other Alaska health experts manage COVID-19 risks in their daily lives; At least two Juneau bears seen rifling through unlocked vehicles in search of food; With no cruise ships in port, a longtime entertainer hits the grocery store and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Report: Wrong Fuel Caused Forestry Plane Crash In Aniak; AC, Lions Club Food Bank Keep Up With Growing Demand From Pandemic; Grant Aviation Buys Ravn Planes To Meet YK Delta Demand Post-Pandemic and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: North Pole one step closer to receiving natural gas; Troopers investigating potential incident of fake police officer in Fairbanks; Gardening Tips: Fairbanks gardeners notice slow growth this year and more ->

 
 
 
 

By Craig Medred: The journo divide
 
 
 
 
By Tim Bradner, Alaskanomics’s Blog: Economy struggles amid pandemic
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 17, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Kenai Peninsula school district establishes back-to-school plan; State Fair fun continues, even without the fair; Portugal. The Man launches foundation highlighting human rights issues, Indigenous peoples and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Roadtrippin: Hot springs for every season, if you dare to make the trip and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Federal program offers a slice of the broadband spectrum to tribes and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel City Council Remembers David Berlin, Honors David Trantham Jr. and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Trooper Recruitment Advertisement Censored by Google/YouTube; Mcgrath Suspect Jailed on Domestic Violence Charges, Victim Medevaced to ANMC; Mcgrath Suspect Jailed on Domestic Violence Charges, Victim Medevaced to ANMC and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: LifeMed Alaska to build new hangar in Fairbanks; Relaxation, a perk of quarantine for returning Fort Wainwright soldiers and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Nina Kempel, Rasmuson Foundation: Alaska partnership to distribute $35 million of CARES Act funding to nonprofits
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Andromeda Romano-Lax: Forget goals. What?!
 
 
 
 
Revak Report – Absentee Ballot Information and School District Update
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: 13 Enchanting Spots In Alaska You Never Knew Existed

Alaska News July 16, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: ASD Virtual Program aims to help parents home-school and keep students part of school community; New resources show homeless services offered and what’s needed; Community policing by bicycle and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTUU: Public allowed in court hearing where a teen killed mother and sister; DOC reports an inmate death at the Anchorage Correctional Complex; For second straight night, Anchorage Assembly postpones vote on $22.5 M for homeless services locations; Dershowitz as law group’s keynote speaker faces backlash and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Sitka’s Baranov statue will come down, but it’s not going far’ and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Recent Alaska Death Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning; Alaskans Should Know the Health Risks When Harvesting Shellfish; BLM AFS Aircraft, Smokejumpers Working on New Fire Northwest of Circle; Three Bears Shoplifting Suspect Held without Bail after Found to have Large Amount of Drugs on His Person Wednesday; Troopers Use Suspect’s Ankle Monitor to Locate Stolen ATV in Wasilla; Car Thief Eludes Troopers on Glenn Highway with Two Minors Aboard Wednesday and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The futurist
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: The Awe-Inspiring Place In Alaska That Will Lead You Straight Into Another Country
 
 
 
 
By Vi Waghiyi, Veri di Suvero and Pamela Miller, The Cordova Times: Commentary: Alaska’s senators should reject dangerous nominee for key consumer safety role
 
 
 
 
By Grayson Haver Currin, The New York Times: After 43 Years, Mossy Kilcher’s Folk Songs for Alaska Get a Second Life
 
 
 
 
By Jennifer Yuhas, Alaskajournal.com: Alaskans: Now is the time to explore your state

Alaska News July 15, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Police use of force and transparency ordinances introduced in Anchorage Assembly; Anchorage Assembly hears public comment on controversial transitional housing, homeless resources proposal; Anchorage Assembly considers whether to extend eviction moratorium; Travel Tuesday: Crafting an Alaska staycation and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Hiker dies while on the Thunderbird Falls Trail in Chugiak; Regulators fine Native corporation board member over post; Pantry packs help feed families in Anchorage; Growing AK: Composting and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Gustavus passes local mask mandate and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: U.S. Attorney Appoints Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Coordinator for Alaska; Injured Rock Climber Hoisted from Hatcher Pass Ledge Tuesday; Shoplifter Charged with Robbery after Threatening Eagle River Walmart Loss Prevention Officer with Taser; Alaska Pioneer Homes resume limited family visitation; Endangered Species Protections Sought for Rare Wolf in Southeast Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage: LISTEN: Alaska polar bear den disturbances part of ‘death by a thousand cuts,’ researcher says
 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Hike This Gently Winding Trail To Marsh Lake In Alaska

Alaska News July 14, 2020

KTVA: The Voice of Alaska: State leaders address recent spike in COVID-19 cases and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Bear takes a stroll through the Hotel Alyeska; Seward City Council approves resolution to demolish Jesse Lee Home; Alaskans filing their taxes have one day left to utilize free, remote tax preparation service and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Scientists say Sitka herring is on the rebound, while subsistence users remain skeptical; No new mandates: Gov. Dunleavy will continue to rely on voluntary measures in response to COVID-19 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Manokotak Suspect Jailed on Multiple Charges after Domestic Violence Incident in Village; Smokejumpers Respond to Two New Fires in Interior Alaska; Granite Tors Evidence of Ice-Free Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Man convicted of sexually abusing minors will serve 50 years in prison and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Craig Medred: Who is dying?
 
 
 
 

By Carey Seward, Only In Your State Alaska: The Beautiful Bridge Hike In Alaska That Will Completely Mesmerize You
 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 12 & 13, 2020

KTVA The Voicew of Alaska: Frontiers: Crucial Conversations — Part 3; Anchorage honors those lost to violent crimes and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: JBER COVID Heroes; UPDATE: Homicide Investigation near Midtown and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: ‘Mr. Mount Edgecumbe’: Tlingit elder Gil Truitt has died; Colorado mining company agrees to multi-million dollar clean up plan for Tongass uranium mine ands more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: One Dead, Three Injured in Sunday Kuskokwim River Boating Collision; Trespassing Call Results in Two Palmer Campers being Arrested on Robbery Warrants; Fairbanks Driver Gathers Multiple Charges after REDDI Stop and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: The Alaska Sealife Center is in jeopardy of closing soon; Gardening Tips July 10th, 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Suzane Downing, Must r Read Alaska: Protesters rush stage with bloody caribou heart during Sen. Sullivan meet-and-greet; Assembly considers buying more properties for vagrant, drug services in Midtown and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Go carefully
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Best Donuts In Alaska Are Sold From A Colorful Food Truck