By KTVA Web Staff: ASD, UAA, APU cancel classes Friday due to icy roads
 
 
 
 
By KTVA Web Staff: Multiple road closures in Eagle River, Glenn Highway delays due to ‘extreme’ icy conditions
 
 
 
 
By KTVA Web Staff: Seward Highway re-opened after rock slides, near fatal crash
 
 
 
 
By KTVA Web Staff: Police ID remains found near Campbell Airstrip Road as owner of burned-down restaurant
Kang’s cause of death has yet to be determined and APD says the investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information or surveillance video regarding Kang and his whereabouts in March or April 2018, or know the circumstance of his death, please contact APD dispatch by calling 311.
 
 
 
 
By Grant Robinson: Wasilla Boy Scout troop target of break in for third time
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Check carefully before hiring for earthquake repair work
 
 
 
 
By Jill Burke: Dunleavy administration invites toxic masculinity in, then out
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Fred Meyer Shoplifting Report Expands to Vehicle Theft; Unmanned Aircraft will Test Medical Supply Deliveries and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel City Council Code Of Conduct Fails; Rasmuson Gives BSAR Surprise $5K Grant In Wake Of Federal Government Shutdown; City Applies for Federal Grant to Upgrade Bethel Firefighter Gear and more->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Sitka police chief: low pay, ‘toxic’ work environment affecting officers; Alaska notifies 87,000 people after computer security breach; Dunleavy appointee resigns after being accused of lying about his credentials and more->
 
 
 
 
By Julia O’Malley: You wanna piece of me?

By Derek Minemyer: Alaska State Wildlife Troopers help community move forward after the death of a young boy
 
 
 
 
By Kristen Durand, Daniel Kirby, Leroy Polk: UPDATE: Police arrest man who allegedly opened fire on Anchorage officers
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Anchorage guitar teacher arrested for sex abuse of a minor, more victims possible, police say
“If you believe you were victimized by Strunk, or have any information pertaining to this case, please contact Anchorage Police Detective Kleinsmith at 907-786-8579 or Wasilla Police Investigator Bennett at 907-352-5412,” APD wrote.
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Trooper serving in Guard charged with illegal computer use
 
 
 
 
ByLeroy Polk: Alaska hunter and son sentenced for killing bear, ‘shrieking’ newborn cubs on camera
In a release issued by the Department of Law, Andrew Renner was sentenced to five months in jail with two months suspended, pay a fine of $20,000 with $11,000 suspended, forfeit his 22’ Sea Sport ocean boat and trailer, 2012 GMC Sierra pickup truck, two rifles, two handguns, two iPhones, and two sets of backcountry skis which were used in the offenses. His hunting license was revoked for 10 years.

Owen Renner was sentenced to suspended jail time, community works service and required to take a hunters safety course. His hunting license was suspended for two years.

Both defendants were ordered to pay $1,800 restitution, the amount set by statute for killing black bears.
 
 
 
 
By Jennifer Summers: Lodge workers sentenced for baiting sheep in illegal Alaska hunts
During the investigation, officials found that the lodge operated several bait sites using the artificial sweetener xylitol to poison wolves and bears. The owner of the lodge, Urban Rahoi, surrendered his State of Alaska guide/outfitter license.

Richardson’s and Harris’ sentences include three months in a halfway house and another three months of home confinement. Lackner’s sentence includes six months of home confinement. All three were ordered to pay restitution and perform community service as well as sponsor a public service announcement about following hunting laws.

All three men will also be on probation for five years, during which they will not be allowed to hunt.
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Air Guardsmen Rescue Pilot at Chickaloon Flats and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Shutdown puts strain on some Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations; The state’s new budget director is a well-known fiscal hawk; Dunleavy rolls out package in first step of ‘war on criminals’ and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: David Fitka Takes Home $4,272 For K300 Red Lantern Finish and more->
 
 
 
 
BBy Bryan Dunagan: 2019 Knik 100, 200 sled dog races cancelled due to trail conditions

By KTUU Digital Staff: UPDATE: Magnitude 4.5 aftershock felt around Southcentral
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Fort Wainwright soldier found dead on base
 
 
 
 
By Ariane Aramburo & Kortnie Horazdovsky: UPDATE: Woman won’t be charged in Tuesday morning homicide
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: State sends at least 500,000 letters over security breach
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Anchorage Assembly discusses issuing bonds to rely less on state government support
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Dunleavy targets crime in first State of the State address; Alaska’s population is down for the second year in a row. Why? And more->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: David Fitka Receives 2019 K300 Red Lantern; Russian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Theophany On Icy Kuskokwim and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: ANSEP Welcomes NASA Astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris Jr for 24th Annual Celebration and more ->

By Chris Klint: 5.2 quake strikes east of King Salmon
 
 
 
 
By Ariane Aramburo: Woman arrested and charged in early morning homicide
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: Handgun fired accidentally in Soldotna coffee shop injures woman
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: APD: Man sought after beating woman as she drove
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES: If you are facing threatened or actual domestic violence, please discreetly call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis in Anchorage at 1-907-272-0100.
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: New head of APD homicide unit renews call for public’s help with unsolved cases
 
 
 
 
By K. Daniel Glover: Quake Takes: Damage Assessment by Drone
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: Eagle River teen selected for 2019 USA World Cup Ice Climbing Team
 
 
 
 
By John Thompson: Head of the Class: Jade Leon
 
 
 
 
By Bill Sherwonit: City Wilds: Celebrating Winter Bugs, Light Pillars, and Other Forms of Wild Nature

By KTUU Digital Staff: MLK Day highlighted by community service, free legal help around state and information about helpline services
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Curious astronomers brave the cold to see the Super Wolf Blood moon
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Juneau food bank opens doors to federal workers during shutdown and more->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Video: A Record Breaking Finish in the 40th K300; Petit Receives One-Hour Penalty For Leaving Main Race Trail; Broad Participation In Bethel Women’s March and more ->

By KTVA Web Staff: Man facing multiple felony charges in parking garage assault

Court documents show Lamont’s history of assault, domestic violence, harassment and disorderly conduct convictions dating back to 2012. Those compounded with two open cases for trespassing and theft were factors in the state’s opinion that Lamont poses a danger to the community.

The judge agreed to bail conditions set by the state of $75,000 cash performance bond, with round-the-clock house arrest monitoring. Lamont was prohibited from drinking alcohol, having contact with the victim, and possessing weapons.
 
 
 
 
By Hank Davis: Alaska Zoo welcomes newest polar bear with a birthday celebration
If you missed the party, you can always see what Cranberry and Lyutyik are up to one the zoo’s live polar bear camera.
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Training lesson helps dog owners protect pups in event of accidental trapping
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: In rural communities, jails house psychiatric patients awaiting transport to hospitals and more->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Tuluksak School Lockdown; Akiak Dash Mass Start Video; Matthew Failor Wins Blistering Fast Kuskokwim 300 and more->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: PFAS Discovered in Groundwater Near Dillingham Airport Firefighting Foam Discharge Areas and more ->

By Chris Klint: Man’s conviction upheld in girlfriend’s murder over alleged abortion
Marquez was being held at the Cook Inlet Pretrial Facility on Friday, according to a statewide inmate database. His scheduled release date was April 8, 2062.
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: Qdoba fires 2 Alaska employees after Snapchat video 
 
 
 
By Grant Robinson: Assembly eyes stricter penalties for nuisance properties
The ordinance is scheduled for public hearing before the assembly on February 12.
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Alaska sees its first case of business identity theft
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Kaiser, Petit, And Failor Race At Front Of K300 Pack; Jason Pavila And George Manutoli Battle For Bogus Creek 150 Win and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: State of Alaska issues two key permits for Donlin mine; Military’s remote Alaska radars face a new threat: climate change; Native corporations maintaining Alaska forests find a carbon credit buyer: oil company BP and more->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Use of University Research on DNA in Salmon Monitoring Could Result in Savings for State; December Employment Down 0.3 Percent From Last Year; Unemployment Rate at 6.3 Percent and more->
 
 
 
 
Anchorage Folk Fest kicks off it’s 30th year at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium
 
 
 
 
Ben Henning 49 Writer’s Blog: Literary Roundup | January 18-24, 2019

By Leroy Polk: Over 10 years later, Alaska victim of sexual abuse sees justice with guilty verdict
Sentencing for the crime has been scheduled for June, 2019. The jail time could be up to 20 years, with a fine of $100,000, or both, according to prosecutors.
 
 
 
 
By Rebecca Palsha: ‘I’m tired of going to funerals’ — Anchorage District Attorney teaches others how to spot strangulation
 
 
 
 
By Jill Burke, KTUU Digital Staff: Transgender woman at center of Downtown Soup Kitchen lawsuit speaks out
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: Community of Chugiak takes up discussion of additional permits
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: 2 techniques from a counselor to cope with earthquake stress
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: Civil Air Patrol volunteers ready disaster response via radio
More information on the Civil Air Patrol’s radio program is available on its website.
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Inside the Gates: 4/25 prepares airborne punch
 
 
 
 
By KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: BSAR Recovers Aaron Moses’ Remains; YKHC Steps Up To Host Bethel’s Alcohol Task Force; How Bethel Created Four-Time K300 Sled Dog Race Champ Pete Kaiser and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Juneau tower control, we have lunch: Canadian air traffic controllers deliver solidarity, pizza; House chooses Foster as temporary speaker, but there’s still no majority and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Lawmakers File Bipartisan, Bicameral Amicus Brief in Support of the Indian Child Welfare Act Lawmakers File Bipartisan, Bicameral Amicus Brief in Support of the Indian Child Welfare Act; AMHS to Save Money with Vessel Swap and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Steve Quinn, Chris Klint: Juneau boy’s fitness video sends him to Super Bowl

By Leroy Polk: Alaska man kills mother, continues living in house with her body, police say
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Anchorage woman benefits from experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis
 
 
 
 
By Hank Davis: Alaska Community Foundation raises $100 million for charitable endowment
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Dunleavy seeks PFD back payments over three years; Amid accreditation loss, state will temporarily recognize UAA teaching license recommendations; Democrats demand Trump administration stop offshore oil leasing work during shutdown and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Federal Government Shutdown Makes Safety On The Kuskokwim More Expensive; New Starting Line For This Weekend’s K300 Races and more->
 
 
 
 
Workforce Wednesday: statewide grant helps Alaskans with disabilities become their own boss
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Alaska artists: Time to apply for Individual Artist Awards

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel’s Children Advocacy Center Takes A Big Step Toward National Accreditation and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Polar bear encounter reported in Arctic Village, many miles south of normal range; ‘These people we’re afraid of are our neighbors.’ Downtown walking tours discuss housing, public safety and Juneau’s future.; Alaska House tied in knots on session’s first day and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: State to certify UAA graduates amid education accreditation problems
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Proposal could scrap junk cars’ strain on APD resources
 
 
 
 
By Angela Krenzien: Allegiant to begin flying between Anchorage and Bellingham for as low as $59 each way
The low-cost airline says it’s celebrating the new route with fares as low as $59 each way. To get the special rate, travelers have to book round-trip flights by Wednesday, Jan. 16. The fare isn’t available on every flight, however.
 
 
 
 
By Elizabeth Roman: DoorDash offers on-demand food delivery in Anchorage
For one day only, the company is offering delivery services for 50 cents on orders of $10 or more while supplies last. To get the deal, enter the code FIFTY at checkout from open to close on Jan. 16, 2019.

Silvers said customers in the Anchorage area can also take advantage of $1 delivery fees for the next month on all orders over $15.

On top of this, customers can use the code DASHNEW2019 for $5 off their first order of $15 or more, which is valid through Feb. 16, 2019.