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Alaska News December 05, 2018

KTVA: Warehouse murder suspect said he was ‘afraid for his life’
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: Grunwald murder suspect’s mom arrested over subpoena
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Some Anchorage students, teachers, return to school Wednesday after earthquake
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Massive boulder nearly kills trucker on Seward Highway
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: Mat-Su Assembly votes down free dump days following earthquake
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Don ‘Moose’ Young says farewell to George H.W. Bush, Alaska DOT is in crisis response mode — and it just got a new boss and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: CVRF Tests If Tiny Homes Could Serve As Big Solution For Region’s Housing Crisis, Lower Kuskokwim River Report: Stay Off The Ice, Y-K Delta Boarding School Discovers Cheating On Math Program 
 
 
 
KTUU: Alaska spaceport plans new building as demand increases

Alaska News December 04, 2018

By Leroy Polk: 4.7 quake wakes Anchorage on Tuesday, latest of over 1,800 aftershocks
 
 
 
 
By Elizabeth Roman: Teenagers steal firearms, alcohol from Palmer home
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Stop taking selfies in front of earthquake-ruptured Vine Road in Wasilla, troopers say
In addition to getting in the way of construction crews, troopers also noted that the ground itself is unstable, and poses a risk due to aftershocks causing additional movement.
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: A look at Anchorage daycare options with schools closed
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media By Nat Herz, Alaska’s Energy Desk: Post-earthquake, air traffic controllers exiled from Anchorage tower used a pickup truck instead
 
 
 
 
APRN: No earthquake policy? Your loss may still be insured, Focus shifts to childcare needs in wake of earthquake, Houston Middle School likely closed for remainder of school year following quake, After earthquake Anchorage businesses clean up assess damage, PFD promise key to Dunleavy’s win in Hoonah Bettye Davis trailblazing lawmaker and education activist passes at the age of 80, more ->
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: How did you fare? Check out our earthquake impact survey for nonprofits.
 
 
 
 
14MileFarm Handweaving and Fiber Art in Alaska: Shop update is Live!
 
 
 
 
A Taste of Alaska: Keto Eggnog

Alaska News December 02, 2018

By Daniel Kirby: All state offices in Southcentral Alaska closed on Monday
 
 
 
 
By Dave Goldman: UAA will be quiet a few more days
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Rare liquor treasures washed away by massive quake
Although the Feratis, like many people, are left picking up the pieces, they are still grateful.

“The same magnitude earthquake hit Pakistan and what, wiped out 70,000 to 80,000 people,” Ulber said. “Not one person here.”

While no lives were lost, some of the bottles lost are irreplaceable.

“Some were just old that we kept in the back for a while,” Ylli said. “Dad’s owned the restaurant in Alaska for a long time and he’s had some stuff sitting around. I looked back in his cellar and just found gems. Some of those gems are now unfortunately destroyed.”

“So is life,” Ulber said. “You keep going and start over if you have to.”

The family plans to have the business back open on Sunday at 4 p.m. The restaurant and bar at 2502 McRae Road is open seven days a week from 4 p.m. to midnight.

“The losses are priceless,” Ylli said. “I want to thank our community and customers. A lot of outpour from them. It was a good overwhelming feeling though. It just makes you think of all the hard work you put into it, that people appreciate it. It wasn’t just mine it was all of ours.”
 
 
 
 
By AJ Lucero: Cancer survivor graduates from Anchorage Police Academy
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: UAS named top 10 for marine biology, Legal experts differ on legality of Dunleavy team’s request for resignations, Alaska gets $5 million for road repairs and more ->

Alaska News December 01, 2018

Earthquake Update: New public safety information; Please review
Yesterday was a challenging and emotional day for so many of us. Watching the community come together in response to this emergency event was truly remarkable, and we’re grateful for your continued cooperation during this stressful time. Your safety is our number #1 priority. We’re here for you if you need us. If you have any questions, please call 211.
 
 
 
 
By KTVA Web Staff: Gov. Walker addresses the damage from Friday’s quake
 
 
 
 
By Peter Zampa: Alaska delegation prepares for earthquake recovery process with federal agencies
 
 
 
 
By KTVA Web Staff: LIST: Closures, cancellations, power outages follow major Anchorage quake
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: Bean’s Cafe gives reflective gear to the homeless to keep them safe
 
 
 
 
By Kari Bustamante: USPS Letters from Santa deadline nearing
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: ‘Santa Claus’ grounded because of earthquake, Poor king run forecast on Taku, Stikine rivers and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media: Margaret “Tootsie” Guinn On 40 Years As An Election Worker and more ->
 
 
 
 
By John Thompson: AYEA celebrates 20 years of environmental action

Alaska News November 29, 2018

By Leoy Polk: Alaska man arrested for assault with his car and a sledge hammer
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Woman’s beating at Northway Mall caught on camera
 
 
 
 
By Bryan Dunagan: APD: Drunk driver with infant arrested after multiple REDDI calls
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Woman sentenced for gun charge after fleeing Northway Mall shooting back to California
 
 
 
 
By Rebecca Palsha: ‘I was taken to the hospital in a towel and with fractured heels’ — 49 sexual assault survivors share their stories
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Animal control to euthanize homeless woman’s pet following dog bite
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Former RAVN supervisor pleads guilty to $200k in mail theft
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Inside the Gates: Behind the scenes with Search and Rescue
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Credit union to work with Alaska marijuana business in pilot program
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: ‘Bright light in the middle of dark winter’ Anchorage International Film Festival opens Friday
 
 
 
 
By Marion Owen: 21 essential tips for taking stellar holiday photos

Alaska News November 28, 2018

By Scott Gross: 2 men rescued from Montague Island after plane crash
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Eagle River neighborhood honors local firefighter at holiday light show
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Report: Sex offense ‘loophole’ exposed by Schneider case exists nationwide
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: ASD approves a $55 million bond for capital and safety improvements
 
 
 
 
By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media: Final Walker budget includes $1,800 PFDs and funds to investigate murders of Alaska Native women
 
 
 
 
By Emily Hofstaedter, KNOM – Nome: For Nome cemetery, radar survey offers new insights — and prompts new questions
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Western Alaska’s Representation In The Alaska House Rests On A Single Race, Tiffany Zulkosky Talks Priorities For Upcoming Legislation Session, Gov. Walker Appoints New Judge To Bethel Superior Court and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Ariane Aramburo – 2YH: No Shave November APD style
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Alaska SeaLife Center lets new otters do the talking in donation, support request

Alaska News November 27, 2018

By Leroy Polk, Daniel Kirby: UPDATE: Body found in the ditch of a Wasilla-area road identified
 
 
 
 
By Jill Burke: Trial begins for second teen accused in 2016 death of David Grunwald
 
 
By Heather Hintze: Trial begins for second Grunwald murder suspect
David’s mother, Edie Grunwald, is expected to be the first witness called to testify on Tuesday.
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Palin at a hospital for veterans as his pretrial conference is delayed
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Probation officer accused of sexual relationship with offender
“Even if the relationship is consensual, the person cannot give consent because of that relationship,” explained PCU investigator Glen Klinkhart. “And that’s important because it’s power and control and it’s a sense where you’ve got somebody who has a lot more power and control over you and a person may not feel like they can say no, so this is why the law is the way it is.”
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: STAR increases services for survivors
The new support groups can be done in person and online.

In-person groups will be held Tuesdays from 6–7:30 p.m. in the downstairs conference room at 1057 West Fireweed Ln.

Online support groups start this week on Thursdays at 3 p.m.

Similar to Coffee with a Cop, STAR is also starting drop in coffee chats for anyone to attend.
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Justices weigh free speech case involving ‘Arctic Man’ event
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: Gov. Walker hands off balanced budget to Dunleavy administration
 
 
 
 
By Kortnie Horazdovsky: Dunleavy names commissioners of Administration, Environmental Conservation, Health, and Budget Director
 
 
 
 
By KTUU Digital Staff: Amy Demboski will leave Anchorage Assembly to serve as Gov.-Elect Dunleavy’s deputy chief of staff
 
 
 
 
By John Thompson: Head of the Class: Jasmine Lewis
 
 
 
 
Author Mark Curran’s New Book “The E.S.L. Mainstream Linking Curriculum Guide (Grades 1-8)” is a Teacher’s Companion

Alaska News November 26, 2018

By Chris Klint: Charges: Fairview fight with homeless man led to shooting
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: APD: Suspect in court for shooting a man trying to break up a fight in Fairview
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: AST names officer involved in fatal shooting of machete-wielding Palmer man
 
 
By Chris Klint: Trooper named in Palmer man’s Thanksgiving death
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: New phone scam falsely seeks funds for AFD
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Petition to repeal plastic bag ban circulating around Anchorage
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Couple proposes naming lake for dog that died in landslide
 
 
 
 
Office of Governor Bill Walker One Alaska Update November 26, 2018

Alaska News November 25, 2018

By Chris Klint: Man accused of shooting hunting partner near Kwethluk
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: 1 held, 2 hurt in Fairview shooting
 
 
 
 
By KTOO FM: Monument recognizing Native burial site placed at school
 
 
 
 
By Dave Leval: Downtown deals mark Small Business Saturday
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: NASA weighs in on petroleum development in Arctic Ocean
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: Early redesign ideas for Seward Highway in Midtown Anchorage: A sunken freeway with overpasses
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: Grand opening of new Bird TLC facility attracts crowd