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Alaska News March 01, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: ‘Diving Deep’: Ocean explorer’s life story comes to Bear Tooth Theatrepub; Why Scotty Gomez started skating, and how his family is paying it forward and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Alaska business combines CBD with mushroom extracts as alternative to pharmaceuticals; Brevig Mission store’s safe emptied in burglary, one suspect arrested; ‘Hope for the best but prepare and plan for the worst’-What to do to prepare for the Coronavirus and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native Network: ACLU of Alaska Prepares for Court Ruling in Court System Veto Litigation; Alaska Army Guard Medic Participates in Arctic Eagle 2020; SEARHC Taking Proactive Approach with Novel Coronavirus; Alaskans Oppose Legislature’s Effort To Politicize Water Protections and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Pushothon?

Alaska News February 28 & 29, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Alaska World War II veteran honored on final flight home; Man sentenced after killing polar bear, wasting its meat; Need a job? 2 retailers hiring this week; 8 school districts in Alaska to receive clean-burning buses; Snow sculpture contest helps kick off Fur Rondy and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Anchorage man sentenced to 40 years for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor; Minors up majority of felony sex assault report victims, local group pushes parent responsibility, child empowerment; Anchorage School District cancels international travel in March, April; Alaska officials propose legislation addressing gaps in psychiatric response system; Chains of Caring shows the giving sprit of Anchorage students and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Citing ‘escalation of violence,’ Noorvik pleads with local, state officials for law enforcement; Change of plans due to coronavirus? Alaska Airlines is suspending cancellation and change fees.; Tribal government starts food and supplies drive for smaller Southeast communities without ferries and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta; Bethel’s Second Marijuana Store, Kusko Kush, Opens Its Doors; Grant Aviation Is Suing The Company That Manages The Bethel Airport Control Towers and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Multiple Charges for Anchorage DUI Driver Who Left the Scene of an Accident Wednesday Night; Anchorage Woman, Evades Troopers, Crashes into Ditch on Old Glenn Highway with Child Onboard; Ketchikan’s Tatsuda’s Market Suffers Significant Damage in Landslide, Closes Down Indefinitely; Alaska Marine Highway System Announces Interim Passenger Service; The Recent Fall of the Upper Yukon River and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska state labs can test for novel coronavirus; Alaska cannabis industry engages in government lobbying; Miss Alaska USA 2020 Hannah Carlile announces campaign ‘Equal Chances for an Equal Future’; McDonald’s giving away free Egg McMuffins Monday and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Senate unanimously passes Ashley Johnson-Barr Day bill; FBI arrests former Kivalina substitute teacher for child exploitation and more ->
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Recent Updates (February 2020 photojournals)
 
 
 
 
Deb Frost, Bella Online: Three Bears Alaska
 
 
 
 
Wind?
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Have A Bucket List Experience Watching For Aurora From A Rooftop Viewing Room At The Pioneer Ridge Bed & Breakfast In Alaska
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: The Mobile Restaurant In Alaska That Serves Grilled Cheese To Die ForBy Emerson, Only In Your State Alaska: This Mac And Cheese Bar In Alaska Is Basically Heaven On Earth
 
 
 
 
By Vanessa Chiasson, Travel Awaits: The Best Things To See And Do In Anchorage, Alaska
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Running scared
 
 
 
 
Dangerous!

Alaska News February 27, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Beauty professionals concerned over board’s decision to remove practical licensing exam; Inside the Gates: Sullivan bill recognized for helping veterans exposed to Middle East burn pits; YMCA of Alaska offers personal finance course; Student finalists announced in possible city seal redesign; President Trump wants more vocational education. Here’s how Anchorage schools take students from classroom to career; Ravn offers flights for DMV employees to help rural Alaskans get Real IDs and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: UPDATE: 3 suspects arrested after barricading themselves in a home for about six hours; Ketchikan business ‘closed indefinitely’ after landslide early Thursday morning; Mirror Lake community holds surprise event for foster families; Is the CDC calling you? It may not be a scam; Snowmachine teams are part of winter routine for Anchorage Police Department; DOT announces two private ferry trips with state service halted; 2020 Fur Rendezvous Open World Championships will feature one of mushing biggest names; Department of Fish and Game announces new fishing restrictions for coming season and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Feds nab 82 illegal guns after months of investigating drug traffickers; Cruise ships dumped more than 3 million pounds of trash in Juneau last year; Amid the ferry shutdown, an Angoon school asked the Coast Guard to deliver food; Alaska state lawmaker wants to name new icebreaker ‘Polar Bear’ and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Preliminary Report On Tuntutuliak Plane Crash Released; Yute Promises Stricter Flight Restrictions; Bethel Has A New City Manager And City Attorney and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: 2018 Felony Level Sex Offenses; Anchorage Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography; Alaska Senate Approves Update of Alcohol Industry Rules; Bristol Bay Organization’s Oral Arguments in EPA Bristol Bay Protections Lawsuit to Begin March 2 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Military Report: Fairbanks students sworn into military by Army Astronaut in space; Alaska Marine Highway System announces interim passenger service; USDA to host webinar advising poultry farmers on keeping their flocks disease free and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Professor speaks out after his kids find traditional dishes listed in book of ‘disgusting’ foods and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Lynn Mcculley Staff Writer, Sequoyah County Times: Teehee named TIME Magazine’s Top 15 Equality Activists
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Pain of change

Alaska News February 26, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: NTSB: Detailed wreckage report pending for Southwest Alaska commuter plane crash; Ketchikan port works out coronavirus emergency plan ahead of Alaska cruise ship season; Public meetings held in Anchorage to gather feedback on mental health needs; Alaska school districts to get new buses from $4M settlement with Volkswagen; Anchorage Assembly agrees to cover $288k Sullivan Arena deficit; Neighborhood Hero Awards celebration honors Anchorage entrepreneurs; Alaska SeaLife Center cares for rescued sea otter pup and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Unalaska man dies after being buried in an Avalanche; IRS to perform Tax season Check-ins; The story behind the Alaska State Parks 50th Anniversary poster; SOY Rondy Button; 2020 Barista Cup and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Former Bethel Principal Chris Carmichael’s Trial Rescheduled For October; Bethel City Council Will Look At Approving City Manager And City Attorney Contracts; BLM Urges Public To Comment On Red Devil Mine Cleanup Plan and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Savoonga Man Arrested on Sexual Assault of a Minor/Assault Charges Tuesday; 18-Year-Old Arrested on Weapons Misconduct/Theft Charges Following Routine Traffic Stop on New Seward; A Life Shaped by Spiritual Connection to Land and Sea; Diverse Group of Legislators Introduces Bill to Protect Alaska’s Apprenticeship System and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: AST releases February most wanted list for Fairbanks; Fairbanks pediatrician Dr. Marvin Bergeson to retire after more than 35 years with Tanana Valley Clinic; Borough commission postpones smoke free parks decision and more ->
 
 
 
 
Helen Hegener’s Alaskan History Magazine: Esther Birdsall Darling and more ->
 
 
 
 
First Lady Rose Dunleavy has opened nominations for the 2020 First Lady Volunteer of the Year Awards. This annual tradition honors outstanding volunteers from across the state that make a difference in their communities.

Nominations will be accepted through March 1st and can be submitted online at: https://gov.alaska.gov/home/first-lady-volunteer-awards/ or by using a paper nomination form that are available for pick up at the Governor’s offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, and Palmer.
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Trove of old Alaska photos for auction in Great Britain and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Craig Medred: Trouble magnet
 
 
 
 

Alaska News February 25, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage businesses have new option to recycle glass; Mat-Su Career & Technical High School students prepare for National Science Bowl; BP Teachers of Excellence: Emily Forstner; IditaREAD program kicks off at Ptarmigan Elementary; Daisy Bell used to blast Alaska avalanche slopes and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: 66-year-old Anchorage man charged with arson, attempted murder for downtown firebombing; Developments in Brian Smith case, his attorney requesting 60 days to go over case work; The story behind the Alaska State Parks 50th Anniversary poster; Education List of cuts to programs will be released Tuesday by UAA and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Coast Guard workers detect high levels of hazardous gas at Foodland, prompting evacuation and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Two adults and a juvenile charged with robbery in Fairbanks over the weekend; Congressman Don Young speaks on issues from ferry system to military suicide prevention; Ft. Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base conduct Ice Fog 20 and Golden Raven 20-1 exercises; Italian hikers rescued in Alaska after visiting infamous bus and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Margaret Bauman, The Cordova Times: New report studies impact of women in fisheries Report includes findings of Gulf of Alaska focus groups
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: The Story Behind These 33 Trees In Alaska May Surprise You
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The hunters
 
 
 
 

Alaska News February 24, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Considerable avalanche danger in western Chugach and Kenai mountains, officials say; Anchorage Boat Show kicks off $587M industry in Alaska; Alaska Native groups seek seat at table for ferry talks and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Department of Law to investigate contract for Dunleavy political donor’s grandson; Florida boy’s snowy wish granted in Alaska; Raising awareness of child abuse, one act of kindness at a time ; Team 7’s Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad win 2020 Iron Dog; NAACP Youth Summit held in Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: After Sunday Car Chase on Parks and Glenn Highway, Suspect Escapes Arrest near Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
By mike Wall, space.com: Stealthy startup Astra’s bid to win $12 million DARPA Launch Challenge lifts off next week
Courtesy of Suzanne Downing’s Must Read Alaska:Temporary flight restrictions for Kodiak

A trio of rocket launches will take place Feb. 25-27 from Kodiak’s Pacific Spaceport Alaska launch facility.

This series is from Astra Space, a California-based rocket-maker attempting its first orbital mission as part of the $12 million Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) challenge. Read all about it at Space.com.
 
 
 
 
Athabascan Woman Blog: Caroline Tritt-Frank – Gwich’in Language Educator
 
 
 
 
Barbara Brown, Our Third Thirds: Why I Light this Candle
 
 
Barbara Brown, Our Third Thirds: The Illness Lesson
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Evolution

Alaska News February 23, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Adoptees Connect Alaska gives adults a place to discuss adoption experiences and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Kodiak man arrested, troopers still investigating theft of $100,000 worth of Canadian silver coins; Snow, snow, and more snow leaves backlog of requests for MOA plowing teams and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: The Mendenhall Glacier area could look different. Now’s the chance to weigh in.; A record set in ice: The Kuskokwim River’s 355-mile ice road is its longest ever and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Juvenile Shot at New Seward/Fireweed Location Found at 15th and Ingra; Pickup Collides with Semi Hauling Fuel Trailers on Parks Highway and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Sundogs, light pillars enliven dog days of winter; Walker hopes to boost language, culture in classrooms and more ->

Alaska News February 22, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Friday night shooting leaves young person injured; Father awaiting second trial in daughter’s death will travel to Chicago; NTSB hopes for longer interview with pilot over January medevac plane crash in Unalaska; AWAIC lecture series explores link between domestic violence and homelessness; Kodiak goat dairy connects kids with their food; 2 Alaska schools named winners in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APD: Shooting at New Seward Hwy & Fireweed; Trip to Knik Glacier quickly turns into a rescue mission; MOA says plow crews are working around the clock after holiday, stream of snowy days; ‘Grand compromise’ between bars and breweries could see big Alaska alcohol changes; ASD pilot program brings telemedicine to local schools; What’s new at Fur Rondy 2020? More ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska oil, mining education group alleges former director stole at least $187,000; Haines Borough to charter a pair of February boat trips between Juneau and Haines and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: A Murder Acquittal Gives One Young Man His Life Back, But Miles Away, A Mother Grieves; LKSD School Board Appoints Kimberly Hankins As New Superintendent and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Elderly Couple Perish in Sterling Highway Head-On Collision; Moose Wrecks Subaru in Palmer Collision; Kodiak Grand Jury Hands Down 19-Count Indictment in January Chiniak Highway Head-On Collision; Search in Klawock Drug Investigation Results in Large Stash of Meth and Heroin, One Arrested and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man indicted on 18 counts of sexual misconduct with underage males; R44 helicopter crashes in Denali National Park and Preserve; Local boy scout council remains strong amid national turmoil; WATCH: Senator Dan Sullivan Extended Interview; Alaska needs broad review of aviation safety, officials say; Alaska eyes options for Real ID access as deadline looms and more ->
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Brief Bird and Weather Note
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Notes from a Photo-free Day
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Who to believe?

Alaska News February 21, 2020

KTUU: Alaska Department of Corrections discusses plans to keep inmates in state; Former dispatcher files lawsuit against City of Nome, alleging failure to investigate sexual assault; Real ID deadline fast approaching, ‘mixed experiences’ with tribal alternative; SOY Toddler Sing along and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Short on officers, Haines mulls ending 24-hour police service; ‘Much of Alaska’s history is not here anymore’: The National Archives are moving again, this time even farther away; What foods do Iditarod mushers pack? Trail mix, chile relleno — and pork for the dogs; Outdoor Alaska: Winter birding with Mr. Whitekeys and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Police Identify One Suspect, A Minor, In ALASKAbuds Break-In And Burglary; Bethel’s Tundra Suites Hotel Owner Pleads Guilty To Medicaid Fraud; It Takes A Lot Of Help To Plow The Longest Ice Road Ever and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Moose Wrecks Subaru in Palmer Collision; Search in Klawock Drug Investigation Results in Large Stash of Meth and Heroin, One Arrested; Kodiak Grand Jury Hands Down 19-Count Indictment in January Chiniak Highway Head-On Collision; Winter Journey along the Yukon River and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Military Report: Army cooks serve their country by serving others; Fairbanks author Craig Martelle merges business sense and creativity to self-publish bestselling books and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Northwest Arctic welcomes Iron Dog 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: These 17 Rare Photos Show Alaska’s Mining History Like Never Before
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Juneau’s wearable art pageant shrinks in age of political correctness and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Yukon ordeal

Alaska News February 20, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: New virus causing Chinese tourists to cancel trips to Alaska; Edie Grunwald named state director of Alaska’s Selective Service; State prepares for Anchorage moose survey with citizen help; New Palmer plow fights sidewalk ice with beet juice, molasses brine; 5 reasons you should visit Anchorage’s citywide job fair and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: HEADS UP: Turnagain Pass is closed; AST: Lanes expected to close on the Sterling Highway in Cooper Landing after semi slides into a ditch; More intense questioning in gold store triple murder trial; Cook Inlet setnetters eye buyback to ‘diffuse fish war,’ remain economically viable; Mat-Su community proposes management plan for popular recreation spot; Mat-Su community proposes management plan for popular recreation spot and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Yukon aims to sell renewable power to Skagway cruise ships and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Ice Road Plowed To Sleetmute and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Remains of Troubled Hiker Collected from Mountainside near McHugh Creek Trail; APD Arrests Female Stabbing Suspect at Old Seward and Scooter Avenue, Victim Expected to Survive; Wasilla Woman Drriving with Repeated Revoked License in Vehicle not Registered since 2007 Arrested in Big Lake and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: When the missing aren’t found, what happens next?; DOT holds public meeting for 2020-2023 draft of Alaska Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and more ->
 
 
 
 
Arctic Sounder: Olson sponsors bill to establish Ashley Johnson-Barr Day and more ->
 
 
 
 
Idaho State University: ISU Professor Finney co-authors study supporting theory earliest North American humans arrived by ocean route
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The snow trap