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Alaska News May 28, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage grant program to randomly select recipients; Need to take your stuff someplace? Some Anchorage thrift stores reopen and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Buildings threatened by large ice pack in Kotzebue; Anchorage lawsuit over port construction allowed to proceed; “It was really surreal for a long time” – life as a nurse during the pandemic; APU skier Hannah Halvorsen recognized for sportsmanship & inspiration and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska reports 13 new coronavirus cases, largest new case count for several weeks; This ecologist is crowdsourcing data from mushroom hunters in Swan Lake burn area; Gardentalk – How to plant your own pandemic potato plot and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Tarvarnauramken: The Meaning Behind the Song That Went Viral; AVEC To Unplug People From Power With More Than $200 In Past-Due Bills; Bethel To Receive $8.4 Million In CARES Act Funding, But Is Unsure On How To Spend It All and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: AMHS to Assist IFA With Temporary Ferry Service Between Ketchikan and Hollis; Intoxicated Fairbanks Driver Rolls with Child on Board, Awaits Arraignment nd more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks couples, wedding industry adapt to changes for summer 2020 season; Fairbanks City Council holds special meeting to approve 3 new paramedic staff and more->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Reds in peril
 
 
 
 
By Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Has Tucker Carlson ever visited a slime line in Western Alaska? And more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Sandhill Crane Migration Signals Spring Has Arrived In Interior Alaska
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Lawrence D. Weiss

Alaska News May 27, 2020

Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Former Rep. Bob Lynn, 1933-2020
 
 
 
 
KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Teen killed in Irwin Street homicide was trying to help another shooting victim; Municipality of Anchorage launches text service to help business owners; East High staff leave message for students with ‘couch choir’ and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Alaska ferry route suspended after ship’s mechanical failure; Task force on missing Native Americans resumes sessions; “People suffer alone and they don’t need to”: Mental health during COVID-19; Creating your own container garden and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: A convict broke Alaska’s quarantine after release from California prison. Then he tested positive for COVID-19.; How do Alaska leaders know it’s safe to reopen the economy? It’s all about data – but it’s complicated.; During pandemic, Ketchikan’s Little Free Pantry offers a way to exchange food without contact and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Finance Director Quits Amidst Rampant Turnover At City’s Finance Department and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska’s Fair Share Comes Out Swinging with Statewide Media Buy and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska State Troopers warn of hiking danger citing recent death; Fairbanks Community Food Bank spreads awareness during May No Child Go Hungry campaign; Cyber security concerns increase during COVID-19 pandemic and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: At last
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Why I sued the state over release of COVID-19 funds and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Spend The Weekend In This Colorful Tiny House On An Alaskan Mini Farm
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Linda Buckley

Alaska News May 26, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Inside the Gates: Remembering those who fought and died for freedom this Memorial Day; Fred Meyer partners with state to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing; Maintaining mental health while working from home and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Dive team rescues moose calf on Memorial Day; A bionic barista is making some non-conctact cups of joe! More ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media, Tegan Hanlon, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Anchorage: 6 tips from Alaska medical experts about minimizing your risk as the state reopens and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Construction Report: What drivers can expect around the Interior’s highways this summer and more ->
 
 
 
 

Matt Goff Sitka Nature Show: Sitka Nature Show #211- Lauren Bell
 
 
 
 

49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Natalie Dawson
 
 
 
 

By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: The 17 Most Amazing Reflecting Pools In Alaska That Will Give You A Magical Dose Of Eye Candy
 
 
 
 

Alaska News May 25, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Mat-Su district superintendent outlines what school could look like in the fall; Wasilla Krispy Kreme opens tomorrow; Frontiers: Seward businesses adapt to survive summer season without tourists; ‘Wash Your Hands Baby’: Juneau family creates COVID-19 music video and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Mayor signs emergency order allowing Anchorage to move to Phase 3; As Alaska opens up, mass shelters begin to close; Building Potato Towers and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Will fiber optic broadband make it to the Aleutians? Decision may depend on USDA grant; Subsistence hunting in Gambell suffering due to community fuel shortage; Bowhead whales are changing migration patterns, researchers say and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Homicide reported in Fairbanks, suspect in custody and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Ultimate Karens: Facebook group shames those who don’t wear masks in Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Irods COVID survivor
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Laurel Andrews
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: 25 Things That Are Actually Really Frustrating About Living In Alaska

Alaska News May 24, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Memorial Day weekend camping anticipated to be busier than usual; Virtual event aims to support Alaska’s minority-owned businesses; Momma O’s to reopen with new owner July 1; Bear Paw Bar & Grill gets 2nd chance at 1st impression and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APD investigating overnight Mountain View homicide; Alaska domestic violence calls increase during COVID-19, fear of isolation rises and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Municipalities weigh steps as budget gaps from vetoes remains; Red Dog Mine employees permitted to return to home communities; Construction on two Mendenhall Loop roundabouts begins soon and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Pebble’s Last-Minute Change of Plans a Classic “Bait and Switch” and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Plans to fix Alaska’s online budget tracker undetermined
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: The immigrants
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Sunset at Sage Beach
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Linda Schandelmeier

Alaska News May 23, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Soldotna man charged with multiple sex crimes; Staff, families honor retiring Aquarian Charter School teacher with car parade; 8-year-old catches moose birth on camera; Anchorage will reopen more widely on Monday. Here’s what you need to know. And more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Alaska soldiers make climbing trek to honor 77 members of the 4-25; Fostering during a pandemic: The unique challenges foster parents and children face; Alaska State Fair canceled for first time since World War II and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: National Park Service rule change ends bans on controversial bear and wolf hunts; Meet Lecidea Streveleri: One of the lichens discovered in a “global hotspot” in Glacier Bay; Alaska plans to more than triple its workforce of COVID-19 contact detectives and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Finds New Police Chief; YKHC Urges All Incoming Bethel Travelers To Test For Coronavirus As State Reopens; LKSD Fills Administrative Positions With Familiar Faces and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Potential Landslide Threatens Large Tsunami in PWS, Geologists Say and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: City of Fairbanks begins determining how CARES Act funds will be distributed; The Ester Volunteer Fire Department is a unique department in a unique place; Golden Heart History: Fairbanks’ First Mayor E.T. Barnette; The Quarantine Kitchen Episode 8: Chicken Curry and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Joe Bonsor, Matt Dempsey and Prof Paul Barrett, Natural History Museum: Dinosaur diaries: Arctic duck-billed dinosaurs, dental work and dimorphism
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Sean Ulman
 
 
 
 

Alaska News May 22, 2020

KTVA The Voice Of Alaska: Man charged after leading high-speed chase in Palmer carrying 6-month-old passenger; LIVE NOW: Anchorage leaders outline steps for next stage of economic reopening; Commercial fishermen struggle in pandemic as restaurants close, fish prices drop and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Nordstrom Rack reopens in Anchorage; Two Alaska students recognized as Presidential Scholars; Anchorage businesses prepare to reopen without capacity restrictions and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Nome regional hospital closed to the public after employee tests positive for COVID-19; NOAA Fisheries: Alaska chinook harvest not to blame for killer whale decline and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel DMV To Open Next Week Only and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Alaska’s U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal Issue Statements in Support of Dept. Of Public Safety’s Plan to Enhance 911 Services in Rural Alaska; Ketchikan Man Arrested for Second Time in a Month on Domestic Violence Charges and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: The City of Fairbanks readies to reopen to the public; 2020 Deltana Fair and Music Festival cancelled and more ->
 
 
 
 

Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: A piece of Alaska history has passed: Lynette Clark, Alaska Independence Party
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Dirty hands
 
 
 
 
By Barbara Brown, Our Third Thirds: Beware: Exciting Project Ahead
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Carolyn Kremers
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: 9 Words You’ll Understand If You’re From Alaska
 
 
 
 
The Alaskan Cache: TRAPLINE CHATTER – Life and Love with ‘Last Alaskan’ Bob Harte

Alaska News May 21, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage mayor anticipates moving to phase 3 of reopening plan next week; As alcohol tax money becomes available, Anchorage lawmakers address homelessness; Alaska business community raises concerns about long-term effects of COVID-19 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: AGDC authorized to construct and operate the Alaska LNG project; Permanent Fund Dividend will be paid out July 1; 149 employees in the tourism industry to be laid off; TIPS: Getting ready to garden and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Mat-Su school board rescinds vote to remove ‘Catch-22’ and 4 other books from English classes; July Fourth parades are canceled, but will Juneau see fireworks this year? More ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Kwethluk VPOs Consider Carrying Guns After Armed Resident Thwarts Shooting; Coffee@KYUK, May 19: Rapid Testing and Response Halts Potential for Spread in COVID Case and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: The Denali Highway Is Now Open for Public Travel; New Method May Help Anticipate Large Volcanic Eruptions; Indigefi Launches First Podcast, Features Native Artists From Across the Country and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks nurses discuss experiences before and during coronavirus pandemic; Fairbanks Police give safety tips for Memorial Day weekend; May is motorcycle safety month: AST shares some tips and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Diane Kaplan, Rasmuson Foundation: Remembering Byron Mallott
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Wasted
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Marilyn Bennett

Alaska News May 20, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage’s reopening compared to the state’s addressed at assembly meeting; Low Alaska case numbers helped shape governor’s decision to reopen and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Anchorage Mayor says a different path may be taken as Dunleavy announces Phase 3/4; Office work places may allow employees to work at home longer and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: ‘We’re open’: Alaska businesses can operate at full capacity Friday, Dunleavy says; Marine heatwaves will cripple salmon, cod and pollock at twice the rate previously predicted, study says and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: What To Expect From The ONC Salmon Monitoring And Fish Distribution Program; Distance Strains Education In Rural Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Alaska Army National Guard Helps Rescue Injured Individual Near Noorvik and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Kwethluk man charged with attempted murder after shooting at village police officer; Adult Education student succeeds during COVID-19 and a new baby; Washed away road may hinder long-term research at experimental forest and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Kotzebue sees first positive case of COVID-19 and more ->

 
 
 
 

By Dave Kiffer, Sit News: Ketchikan women were early ‘heroines of the horizon’
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Alaska Judicial Council forwards names for Supreme Court vacancy and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Iced out salmon?
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Mistee St. Clair
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: You Can Get Your Favorite Reuben In Alaska Again, Just In Time For Summer

Alaska News May 19, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage DMV will move to a new Midtown location this summer; Alaska State Fair hosts pop-up drive-in movies and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Alaska Legislature ratifies federal virus relief aid plans; “The easy decisions are over”: Governor and Chief Medical Officer speak on reopening measures and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Juneau high schools kick off several days of individual, socially distanced graduation ceremonies
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Kwethluk Man Staged Rifles And Fired At Village Police Officer According To Troopers; Coffee@KYUK, May 18: Graduating Amid A Pandemic; KYUK Partners With Kuspuk School District To Host Radio Graduations and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Mountain View Noise Complaint Results in Multiple Charges against Anchorage Man and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Noel Wien Library reopens Bookmobile with limited services; Arbor Day 2020 seeing the planting of two new trees in Fairbanks and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Carey Seward, Only In Your State Alaska: One of The Biggest Tsunamis Ever Recorded Was Right Here In Alaska
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Pray for rain?