By Derek Minemyer: Anchorage high schoolers share stories advocating for mental health awareness
By Derek Minemyer: Kenai Peninsula tests new communications system following Nov. 30th earthquake
By: Jes Stugelmayer: Dunleavy: Legislature ‘knowingly underfunded’ Senior Benefits program ahead of suspension
By Elizabeth Roman: APD: Man stabs roommate at Anchorage apartment
By Associated Press: Alaska city faces shortage of police officers
Alaska Native News: Army Combatives Tournament Begins Tuesday; Nome Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Kidnapping and more ->
By Dave Leval, Elizabeth Roman and Cassie Schirm: Adoption event finds new homes for birds left behind after owner’s death
Alyeska Slush Cup Alaskans celebrated the end of the winter ski season at the Alyeska Slush Cup.
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: 100th anniversary of flu pandemic in Bristol Bay and more ->
Category Archives: AK News
Alaska News April 14, 2019
By KTVA Web Staff: Driver seriously injured after being ejected from SUV in crash near downtown Anchorage
By Tracy Sinclare and Hank Davis: Latest: Tripod tips! Officials confirm end to the Nenana Ice Classic
By Daniella Rivera: Family injured in Royal Suite Lodge fire files lawsuit against property owner
KTOO Public Media: Juneau high schoolers headed to world robotics championship and more ->
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Shopping At ‘Micah’s Store’ In Eek and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Medical professionals and health providers gather for annual health fair; Variety of ordinances and resolutions passed at FNSB Assembly meeting and more ->
By KTUU: Meet UAA track and field star Caroline Kurgat
By KTUU: ‘Faces of Iditarod’ profiles people, pups on the Iditarod Trail
Alaska News April 13, 2019
By Leroy Polk: Lawmaker: Alaska student disciplined after she kneed boy in girls bathroom
“The district does not encourage students or staff to use force against students, staff, or visitors to school facilities. Students or staff who use force against another person on school grounds could be subject to disciplinary action, depending on the facts and circumstances of the incident,” the statement said.
“She did the right thing, and we should be backing her, not having her sitting at home wondering whether she made the right decision or not,” Wilson said.
By Kristen Durand: Volunteer search and rescue dive team is raising funds to replace a life-saving piece of equipment
KTOO Public Media: With building set for demolition, future of city’s cold weather shelter unclear; Gardentalk – Planting and seed starting and more ->
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Kuskokwim River Ice Breaks At 4:02 P.M. On Friday, April 12; February, March Break Temperature Records In Bethel; City Manager Pete Williams Talks Bethel’s Road Problems and more ->
Alaska Native News: Troopers Seek Escapee from Point Mackenzie Work Farm; Yute Air PA-32 Crashes Northeast of Bethel and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Science potpourri bring fun for the whole family; Officials conduct exercise to test Fairbanks outbreak readiness and more ->
The Arctic Sounder: Clarence Wood named honorary musher; Mushers experience the magic of the trail and more ->
Alaska News from APRN: AK Experimental tilapia skin burn treatment heals Haines dog; 49 Voices John Fitka of Tuntutuliak and more ->
By Scott Gross: Inside the Gates: The squadron that kept the 176th Wing on its feet after the earthquake
By Chris Klint: Academics outraged by presence of ex-UAA anthropology professor at conference
Alaska News April 12, 2019
By Cassie Schirm: Proposed ban aims to curb cellphone use by drivers in school zones
By Heather Hintze: Coffee sleeves offer Mat-Su abuse victims help
If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual assault or domestic violence, you can call Alaska Family Services at 746-8026.
By Kristen Durand: Alaska could be the first state to implement Medicaid block grant system
By Jill Burke: Anchorage scofflaws owe the city $6.2 million in unpaid traffic tickets
By Beth Verge: Seward community sounds off in meeting exploring consolidation of local schools
KTOO Public Media: New Stuyahok educator selected as National Assistant Principal of the Year; Civilian investigators assist Juneau police as recruitment struggles continue and more ->
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Melting Ice Is Disrupting Daily Life In The Y-K Delta In The Worst Possible Way; Bethel City Council Approves Agreement For Blue Sky Subdivision and more ->
Alaska Native News: Resolutions Introduced in 3 States to Designate 2019 as International Year of the Salmon; Troopers Seek Escapee from Point Mackenzie Work Farm; Yute Air PA-32 Crashes Northeast of Bethel and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Listen Connect Help: AFSP rep talks community suicide prevention; Borough Mayor discusses emergency services ordinances; Murkowski Raises STATES Act to U.S. Attorney General – highlights conflict between state federal marijuana laws; Sullivan, Gillibrand introduce ‘Choose Respect Act’ to combat domestic violence & sexual assault and more ->
The Homer Tribune: Mazen awarded Quilt of Valor; Students hone water safety skills in wilderness program and more ->
The Arctic Sounder: Rookie Ryan Redington wins Kobuk 440 race; Opinion: New ownership offers new opportunities for rural Alaska newspapers; State predicts total salmon catch increase of 100 million and more ->
VIDEO: AACC Educates Alaskans about preventing dog bites Anchorage Animal Care and Control joins nation wide efforts to educate people about preventing dog bites.
Alaska News April 11, 2019
Oxygen Chamber Therapy in Alaska Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is the only facility in the state that offers oxygen therapy as part of it’s wound care treatment center.
By Kristen Durand: Attorney General says he’ll visit Alaska to see rural justice needs in person
ANCHORAGE (KTUU) – U.S. Attorney General William Barr appeared before a Senate Appropriations Sub-committee Wednesday, on day two of a 2020 budget request hearing. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski asked Barr where he stands on several issues pertinent to Alaska, and the Attorney General said he’s already planning a trip to The Last Frontier to see the issues himself.
Murkowski called on Barr to work with her on issues pertaining to stronger protection for Alaska Native villages, specifically dealing with sexual assault and domestic violence offenses.
By Jeremy LaGoo: Belugas are back: How you can see them in Turnagain Arm
By Chris Klint: Governor appoints new commission members after bumper sticker squabble
By Heather Hintze: New owner plans private campground along Knik River
KTOO Public Media: Meet Alice Qannik Glenn, the podcaster who’s trying to get more young Alaska Native voices on the mic; Body recovered from Mendenhall River and more ->
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Search Continues For Missing Chevak Woman; Bethel City Council Declares March 13 ‘Pete Kaiser Day,’ Pursues Federal Road Funding and more ->
Alaska Native News: First Time Rural Trooper Advanced Training Covering Topics of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assaults and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Defendants plead not guilty to charges from robbery gone wrong; PFD Raffle for Education Raises Nearly $1 million; Multi-agency investigation in Kodiak leads to federal charges against 13 individuals and more ->
By Jason Smith: ADF&G predicts more normal year for Bristol Bay’s prolific Nushagak District
By KTVA Web Staff: Murkowski, Young reintroduce coastal mapping initiative
VIDEO: 20-year-old adopted after years in foster care An Anchorage family adopts 20-year-old Mitchell Hershey. Hershey has been in foster care since he was 10-years-old.
Alaska program helps transitioning soldiers VEEP is a pre-apprenticeship training program which allows transitioning soldiers and recent veterans to receive direct entry into the NECA/IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship Program of their choice, anywhere in the US.
Alaska News April 10, 2019
By Hank Davis: Anchorage businesses remain unsafe to occupy due to earthquake damage
By Rebecca Palsha: Cars, liquor bottles and more shoes than you can count–Anchorage faces a filthy spring
By Heather Hintze: Illegal dumping plagues Mat-Su Borough
By MARK THIESSEN: 2 Alaska human rights commission members resign
By Cassie Schirm: Anchorage Assembly passes ordinance limiting smoking near playgrounds
KTOO Public Media: Juneau considers allowing pot cafes inside licensed retailers; Dunleavy calls for action on constitutional amendments, crime bills; Busiest cruise ship season ever for Nome expected this summer and more ->
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel City Council Considers Declaring March 13 ‘Pete Kaiser Day’, Changing Housing Regulations and more ->
Alaska Native News: Two Arrested during Soldotna Property Recovery Monday and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: HEALTH REPORT: Fairbanks Resident recognized for advocacy against child abuse and neglect; Fairbanks City Council postpones decision on marijuana on-site consumption and more ->
By Jennifer Summers: Alaska student gets national award for leadership and volunteerism
By Lauren Maxwell: Some bunny to love: An Anchorage shop’s 37-year tradition of Easter chocolates
By Shawn Wilson: UAA program promotes Sexual Assault Awareness and Action Month
Interactive game highlights sexual assault awareness UAA promoted information to students about sexual assault awareness and action month.
PRNewswire: Wade Bryson’s New Book “Minimum Wage to Millionaire” is an Inspiring Account of the Author’s Journey to Personal and Professional Success
Alaska News April 09, 2019
By Daniella Rivera: UAA police: Former professor accused of sexual misconduct banned from university property, events
By Chris Klint: Human Rights Commission director resigns after suspension over bumper sticker
By Rebecca Palsha: ‘I would expect that property taxes would definitely have to rise’—Lawmakers debate plan to end school bond debt reimbursement
By Sean Maguire: Governor says ‘no deal’ without crime bills, constitutional amendments
KTOO Public Media: Folk Fest Live Stream Watch the live web stream at KTOO.org/FolkFest or listen on KRNN (102.7 FM); House Finance budget includes cuts, but less than the governor’s; Alaska’s rural schools could get a boost in internet speed; What happened to Kachemak Bay shellfish? And more ->
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Donlin Promises Economic Development If Mine Goes Through and more ->
Alaska Native News: Alaska Shield 2019 To Be Held April 10-13; Troopers, Chevak Village Police, Community Search for Missing 35-Year-Old Woman and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Wainwright leadership gives panel interview on soldier suicides; Fairbanks City Council postpones decision on marijuana on-site consumption; UA Board of Regents votes 6-5 ends UAA education program and more ->
By Caleb Vierkant: Women Pioneers of Alaska helping the elderly, preserving history
By Beth Verge: APD upgrades cellular emergency communications equipment
By Lauren Maxwell: DOTPF expanding ‘lighting curfew’ program beyond Minnesota Drive
By John Thompson: Head of the Class: Polaris’ Mike McGee sets students up for bright future
By Heather Hintze: Talkeetna business taps earliest birch sap in 30-year history
By: Mark Edwards – EVP, Chief Credit Officer & Bank Economist: Alaska Economic Update part 2
Alaska News April 08, 2019
By Elizabeth Roman: AFD: 1 dead in early morning house fire
By Juan Montes: APD: Officer hospitalized after truck collides with patrol car
By Associated Press: 3D technology being used to locate new Alaska oil pockets
By Hank Davis: Workshop aims to assist teachers in sharing the science behind earthquakes, tsunamis
By Derek Minemyer: Valley school students publish a book of stories recalling the day of the Nov. 30 earthquake
By Dave Leval: Bone marrow drive looks to help patients waiting for a cure
Alaska Native News: Army Corps Presentation Leaves Alaska Legislators With More Questions Than Answers on Pebble Mine Permit; Senate Finance Introduces Spending Cap, 50/50 POMV Split; House Members Demand Open, Competitive Process to Determine the Future of API and more ->
The Arctic Sounder: Point Hope author to release historical fiction book next year
University of Alaska Fairbanks: Air temperatures in the Arctic are driving system change
Alaska News April 07, 2019
By Hank Davis: Chugach Electric awaits RCA decision on purchase of ML&P
By KTVA: Alaska closes 2 lakes to fishing after contamination found
By KTVA: Juneau requests ideas on how to remove stranded tugboat
KTOO Public Media: Hilcorp delays seismic exploration in lower Cook Inlet; Spill responders war-game worst-case scenarios in Southeast Alaska; Regalia, stories abound at Cama-i and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Community members support Food Bank with ‘Empty Bowls’ event and more ->
By Scott Gross: BP Teachers of Excellence surprised in Anchorage
By KTUU: National Guard hopes to help prevent, spread awareness of sexual assault
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The National Guard held an event on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Saturday to help spread awareness of sexual assault. For immediate and confidential assistance, visit thehotline.org or call (800) 799-7233.
Alaska News April 06, 2019
By Lauren Maxwell: New facility helps Alaska’s abused children tell their story
Alaska CARES sees children from two months to 18 years of age, but the facility isn’t limited to children. The building also houses Providence’s Forensic Nursing Services, which means that adult victims of sexual assault and domestic violence may be examined there as well.
If a child tells you about abuse or neglect, you can report it by contacting 1-800-478-4444.
By Shannon Ballard: Providence parking garage break-ins prompt petition from staff
KTOO Public Media: New York Times reporter discusses story revealing ANWR oil test well was ‘worthless’; Lawmakers seek competitive contract to run psychiatric institute; ADN owners buy 3 more Alaska newspapers; State board suspends agency director over rifle sticker complaint; Former Gov. Bill Walker lands at political ally’s law firm; State board suspends agency director over rifle sticker complaint and more ->
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: ‘Something Released Out Of Me That Didn’t Belong,’ Experience Cama-i’s Heart Of The Drums; Video: Smile Alaska Style At Cama-i; Meyers Organic Farm In Bethel Stars In New History Channel Documentary Series; Kuskokwim Campus Honors Mary Ciniuq Pete At Cama-i and more ->
Alaska Native News: Iditarod: One of the Last Gold Rush Towns; The Taylor Highway is Open to Eagle and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Local healthcare center received national award; Alaska to sell two fast ferries and more ->
The Homer Tribune: Homer woman perfects art of a great cup of coffee; 100WWC donate to music program and more ->
Margaret A. DeMaioribus, KNOM Radio Mission: The Nome Static, Transmission 656: April 2019
The Arctic Sounder: National weatherman reports live from Utqiagvik; Seven appointed to Alaska fisheries, game boards and more ->
By Kristen Durand: Newly compiled data shows investment in Department of Fish and Game returns billions
By Jackie Purcell: Buzzing beehives! It’s spring in Alaska!