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Alaska News February 19, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: 1 woman dead following Kenai shooting, her son charged with murder; Villages, tribal entities share in $95 million for housing; Mat-Su Borough Assembly hears heated public testimony on shooting range ordinance; An 80-pound dog was injured in a backyard brawl. Could a lynx be to blame?; Howl Couture fashion show features dogs on the catwalk, benefits Alaska Bully Rescue; Live updates: From record heat to record snow in the same day and more is on the way and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Anchorage police investigating a shooting near Russian Jack park; Iron Dog Day 3: Team #7 first to Nome, more teams scratch in dwindling Iron Dog field; Eagle River man well on his road to recover after moose attack; One Alaska, Our Future (all 4) and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Haines basketball team hitches ride with reality TV ‘Ghost Hunters’ while ferry system is down; Juneau’s paratransit service continues under a new name; A new fish processor is buoying King Cove’s fishermen. But now the town’s finances are sinking.; Alaska’s ferry shutdown adds steep costs for medical travel and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel’s First Marijuana Store, ALASKAbuds, Broken Into And Burglarized; Bethel’s Second Marijuana Store, Kusko Kush, Plans To Open In Early March; No Alcohol Sales Tax Means Funding For Bethel’s Community Action Grants Is Gone; Maurice Andrews Wins Kwethluk Sled Dog Race; State Awards LKSD $34 Million Grant To Build New School In Eek, But Overlooks Other Sites In Need and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Aniak Man Taken into Custody and Charged after Strangulation Incident; Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Training Aims to Educate, Ease Backlogs; Alaska National Guard’s Exercise Arctic Eagle 2020 kicks off and more ->
 
 
 
 
Capitol Hill Times: History Conference: ‘People, Politics and Places’ at The Seattle Public Library March 7
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Video: Sen. Donny Olson reveals what he really thinks of women leaders; Senator Hot Head: ‘Lives are in danger and I will be holding you accountable!’ And more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: On thin ice
 
 
 
 
By Amy Carney, Alaska State Library; February 2020 Artifact of the Month on Press Releases
The Sheldon Jackson Museum February Artifact of the Month is a pair of moccasins (SJ-II-X-164). The moccasins were donated to the museum in 1992 by Helen Waters who had received them originally from her aunt and uncle, a Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Adams.
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State: Devour Delicious Ice Cream When It’s Snowing In Alaska And Wild Scoops Will Reward You

Alaska News February 18, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage NAACP youth summit showcases black history, student activism; Students tell Alaska lawmakers their struggles with anxiety, depression and suicide; 25 Years of BP Teachers of Excellence: Dimond High gears up with $10K STEM grant; Volunteers, support needed at Food Bank of Alaska; Skeetawk chairlift construction about halfway done and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Smitty’s Cove needs cleaning up, and you can help; Board of fish considers expanding mandatory kill for northern pike; One Alaska, Our Future (1 of 4) and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Coronavirus shutters Southeast Alaska geoduck clam fishery and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Overdue Seward Snow Machiner Discovered Deceased near Bear Lake on the Kenai Peninsula; Statewide Alaska Poll Finds Republican Hunters and Fishers Support Roadless Rule; New Proposals would Protect Alaska’s Ferries, Chart New Course for AMHS and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: State Awards LKSD $34 Million Grant To Build New School In Eek, But Overlooks Other Sites In Need and more ->
 
 
 
 
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Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska official disputes EPA toxic chemical release analysis; Bookmobile: Bringing the library to outlying communities and more ->
 
 
 
 
Author: David Reamer | Histories of Anchorage, ADN: When does a newcomer become a ‘real Alaskan’? History shows it depends who you’re asking.
 
 
 
 
By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Bethel: Andrea Gusty carries on legacy of female Y-K Delta leaders in new CEO role
 
 
 
 
Alaska Highway News, The Canadian Press: Study finds ‘stunning’ lack of research into women’s heart health
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Seachange
 
 
 
 

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Alaska News February 17, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Inside the Gates: How music therapy helps service members, veterans and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APU to hold an Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Celebration; Alaska official disputes EPA toxic chemical release analysis and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: APD Investigating Shooting during Home Invasion, No Suspects Apprehended Despite Search; Sundogs, Light Pillars Enliven the Dog Days; Taking a Deep Dive into Alaska’s Record-Breaking Warm Year and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Children’s Trust: Do you know a Champion for Kids? (Interior & Northern Alaska)
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: 15 Places In Alaska You Thought Only Existed In Your Imagination

Alaska News February 15 & 16, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Eagle River McDonald’s reopens more than a year after November 2018 earthquake; Bill to require state to recognize 229 Alaskan tribes; Nonprofits worry lottery would hurt charitable gaming; Living below zero: Dangerous wind chills along Slope; Local matchmakers help Alaskans navigate online dating and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APD officer injured, suspect killed in shooting; Man severely injured in Talkeetna hit and run, Troopers investigating; Sexual abuse prevention expert speaks about how parents can discuss sexual abuse in Alaska; Iron Dog takes new route and revitalized approach to 2020 race and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Murkowski, Alaska Native leaders urge federal action on missing and murdered Indigenous women; Without Alaska’s ferries, timber and fish businesses wonder who will carry that freight; Final feasibility plan released for Red Devil mercury mine cleanup and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man charged with sexually assaulting underage male; Scholarships for students: Steese Fire Department helps their staffing by helping students; Local Filmmakers Mash Disney’s Frozen and Star Wars for Award Winning Creation; Pumpkin Carver Brings his Talents from Ohio to Ice Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Safely unknown
 
 
Craig Medred: A historic bankruptcy

Alaska News February 14, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Student arrested after threatening shooting, bringing brass knuckles to school; Convicted serial rapist indicted on charges of attempted sexual assault, burglary; House subcommittee approves $5 million for wildfire mitigation; More low-income, senior housing coming to Wasilla; AK Bikebox installs first bike locker in downtown Anchorage; Women mushers, snowmachiners prepare for trip from Nenana to Nome; Alaska Seeds of Change empowers youth through growing, selling produce; Who is in your family? Local group hosts community conversation and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Police ‘concerned there may be more victims’ after Alaska motivational speaker arrested on child sex abuse charges; Business partner of victim in gold store triple murder testifies; Board of Fish creates dipnet fishery on Susitna River; Mine buildings at Hatcher Pass to remain closed in 2020; Alaska’s future is in our hands and we want to talk about it; Alaska Forum on the Environment- Protecting what makes Alaska special; Alaska’s future is in our hands and we want to talk about it; Harry & Michiyo Harper: A love story 47 years in the making and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: With no ferry service this winter, Cordova’s economy feels the pinch; Retirement benefits case heard again by Alaska Supreme Court and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Two in Mentasta Lake Jailed following Brutal Assault on Family Member; Noorvik Man Arrested on Arson Charges in February 11th Residential Fire; Motivational Speaker/Mentor to Students Arrested by APD on Sexual Abuse of a Minor/Child Porn Charges Thursday; The Physics of Slapshots and Mid-Ice Collisions and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Troopers Release Names Of Passengers Who Died In Yute Commuter Services Crash; Peter Evon Says Goodbye To ‘Best Job I Ever Had’ At ONC and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Denali Park Road opens to Mountain Vista rest area; Lawmakers vote to give Alaska Marine Highway System a lifeline and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Stormy seas
 
 
 
 
49 Writer’s Blog: Don Rearden | My Big Fat Secret to Screen Writing
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Bathsheba Demuth | Carving Away at a Book

Alaska News February 13, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Triple-murder suspect claims self defense, points finger at state’s key witness; Alaska firefighter to climb Seattle’s tallest building for cancer awareness; Senators: Home-school families can opt out of Alaska Reads Act; Bikers Fighting Hunger food drive aims to fill food bank shelves; Bill opens absentee voting by mail list and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Anchorage cargo flights continue as coronavirus cases rise; Alaska USA FCU members being targeted in phishing campaign; Alaska labor officials scrap training requirement changes; ‘I was sick because I tried to quit drinking’ — After years of drinking, an Anchorage man finds a way to quit; Afordable tech gifts for valentines day. More ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Pubiic Media: Alaska DEC seeks to replace Ocean Rangers, use some funds for shoreside wastewater plants; Coin commemorating Alaska Native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich released and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Tuntutuliak Leader, VPO Praise Stray Dog Removal And Adoption Effort and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Governor Dunleavy Introduces Alaska Lottery Corporation Act and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man dies in pedestrian hit and run incident; Coronavirus versus influenza: signs to look out for and steps for preventative care; MILITARY REPORT: Fort Wainwright soldiers continue mission in Iraq as deployment nears end and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Skagway News: Nature writer will keynote 11th annual North Words Symposium
 
 
 
 
Alaska Journal of Commerce, Sherrie Laurie GUEST COMMENTARY: Hilcorp employees give hope to Downtown Hope Center
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Crap

Alaska News February 12, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Assembly names February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month; A $10M treatment was supposed to protect Alaska roads — it didn’t work; Alaska Community Foundation takes control of BP Energy Center; UAA apprenticeship program looks to help fill statewide mechanic shortage; Travel Tuesday: New Visit Anchorage travel guide available now and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Dangerous avalanche conditions across Southcentral; Winter Weather Advisory For Seward Highway through Turnagain Pass; Drivers: there’s a decades-old Alaska insurance law you should know about; Both sides urge regulators to move fast in Chugach, ML&P sale; Hilcorp-BP sale details to remain confidential, regulators ask for more financial info; Spotlight on Youth: Helping the homeless; UPDATE: Shops in Anchorage coming and going and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Operators of flight that crashed near Tuntutuliak had 3 other incidents in 2019; ‘We will rebuild’: Kaktovik prioritizes getting kids back to class following school fire; Prospector’s 50-year-old mining claim could be a boost for Constantine’s new mining project near Haines and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Cabs No Longer Accepting Medicaid Vouchers; Kuskokwim River Too Rough For Travelers In Upper Kuskokwim Area; Final Feasibility Plan For Red Devil Mine Clean Up Released; Future Of Salmon In A Warming World – Part 2; Bethel Search And Rescue Provides Tips On How To Survive A Winter Storm and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Fairbanks Son Arrested in Domestic Violence Incident that Ended in Barricade; 10 Years for Clint Registe in July Brittney Sparks Shooting for Felon in Possession and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbnaks News Webcenter 11: What should you do if you hit a moose? AST gives the do’s and don’ts; DOT holding open house on February 19 for Airport Way/Steese Expressway Interchange project; New online genetics course allows college students to learn DNA Sequencing on a flexible schedule and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO News Department: Watch: Chief Justice Joel Bolger’s 2020 State of the Judiciary address
 
 
 
 

Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Breaking: Senate confirms Josh Kindred for U.S. District judge, 134th judge confirmed; Liz Vazquez is new head of Violent Crimes Comp. board and more ->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Fishery chaos

Alaska News February 11, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Trial set to begin in 2017 triple murder; Polaris students ask school board to keep safety and security guard; Internships set ANSEP students up for success in science; Assembly members discuss Port of Alaska project; 25 Years of BP Teachers of Excellence: Wasilla Middle School receives STEM grant; Illuminated art highlights climate change in Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Snowmachiner dies in avalanche near Cooper Lake; UPDATE: APD asks for help to find suspect in Fairview disturbance; Man wounded, arrested after firing rifle at Willow home; 2YH: Helping heal the mind by resting it; Ninilchik Emergency Services announces a new interim board; Baxter Spelling Bee and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: How did the Nunam Iqua boys get lost on the snowy tundra? They were chasing a fox.; Alaska DOT plans to cut costs at 18 rural airports; As tourism grows in Ketchikan, some wonder if a few wild places can remain truly local; Caribou were restored to the Nushagak Peninsula in the ’80s. Now there are so many, they’re depleting the food they depend on and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Three Stranded Bikers Rescued near White Mountain and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: UAF research team uses drones to help the community; Wandering Bear Gallery exhibits photos taken by Fairbanks’ homeless population as well as spine-tingling sculptures; Community volunteers work to reopen North Pole HS ice rink after twenty years; Special Olympic Athletes Take to the Slope for Competition and Friendship. More ->
 
 
 
 
By Alexandra Kelly, Changing America; Trump is creating a task force on missing and murdered Native American women. Here’s what it will do This is the second initiative from the Trump administration to fight violence against indigenous women and girls.
One member of the task force, Tara Sweeney, identifies as a member of the Native Village of Barrow Traditional Iñupiat Government and Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope tribes. She is the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs.

According to ABC News, Sweeney is also a survivor of sexual assault.

The task force will deliver its first report in November 2020.
 
 
 
 
By Michael S. Lockett, Juneau Empire: Juneau author nominated for Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame She wrote a book highlighting WWII American internment camps
 
 
 
 
Candess, Redskins News: First Lady Candess visits troops in Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Elizabeth Chuck and Haimy Assefa, NBC News: She hoped to shine a light on maternal mortality among Native Americans. Instead, she became a statistic of it. Stephanie Snook, who was due with twins, wanted to be interviewed for an article about indigenous women’s high rate of pregnancy-related deaths. She had no idea her own life was at stake.
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Exploring Women’s Engagement in 30 Years of Alaska Fisheries
 
 
 
 
Our Third Thirds: Is it hoarding if you’re organized?
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The preference

Alaska News February 10, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Family, friends honor fallen Willow firefighter; Avalanche safety in Alaska’s backcountry; Something Snazzy: Great Dane from Alaska ready for Westminster’s bright lights; Iditarod Trifecta game engages fans worldwide; Frontiers 198: Yup’ik Language Pipeline and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Tugboat sets off to investigate sinking of Scandies Rose and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Recovering The Deceased From The Yute Commuter Service Plane Crash; Bethel City Council To Conduct In-Person Interviews For City Manager And City Attorney Positions; Hooper Bay School Reopens Following Flooding Damage and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Manokotak Man Dies in Assault, Suspect Charged with Murder II and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Amy Carney, Alaska State Libraries, Archives, and Museums: Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum Annual Meeting
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Named The Most Beautiful Small Town In Alaska, Take A Closer Look At Unalaska
 
 
 
 
Bella Online: RV Travel to Alaska
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Juneau Empire changes: General Manager, editor quit with two weeks notice and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Chief Advisor
 
 
Craig Medred: Salmon Fantasies

Alaska News February 09, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Pedestrian dies in Glenn Highway collision; Anglers of all ages gather at 32nd Jewel Lake Ice Fishing Jamboree and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Unalaska Dept. of Public Safety investigating death of 18-year-old girl; UPDATE: Fort Wainwright soldier dies in fatal Parks Highway collision south of Cantwell; Off-duty Anchorage police officer recruit charged with burglary, assault; ‘Hundreds of potential victims’ — Two Anchorage residents charged with dozens of counts of mail theft and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Matanuska’s stranded passengers depart as ferry awaits repairs and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: The Long running Hawk Shop TV Show to Air its Final Episode; Special Olympic Athletes Take to the Slope for Competition and Friendship.; Community physics event ‘Astropalooza,’ makes science accessible to all ages; Meteorologists use simple tools for official snow measurements; Meet Destine Poulson, the artist behind this year’s Festival of Native Arts logo and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Kivalina residents experience power outages during deep cold; Ahgeak steps down as North Slope superintendent; Walker named new NWAB superintendent; ConocoPhillips prepares to deploy ‘The Beast’ and more ->