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Alaska News October 29 & 30, 2022

KTUU: Dowling Road to reopen this weekend; Car drives onto front yards, taking out campaign signs; Can what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? — Pt. 1, Can what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? — Pt. 2 and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTOO: Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How to recognize it and get help; ‘You know who you are’: One Alaska adoptee on why ICWA matters; Weiss to resign as Juneau superintendent: ‘The last years have been intense’ and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-October 29th, 1919, This Day in Alaska History-October 30th, 1908 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Retired Alaska State Trooper Lantz Dahlke named as Fairbanks MMIP investigator and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Growing kings
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks Daily News Miner: A book for military kids: ‘Daphne is a Dandelion’ tells the story of a woman from everywhere
 
 
 
 
Community Councils Center on behalf of JBER
Veterans Day:

In an effort to reduce or eliminate wait times at the Visitor Control Center for access to the Fort Richardson National Cemetery and Alaska Department of Military & Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, the 673d Security Forces Squadron’s base-access section will have a dedicated call-in number for early registration Nov. 8-10. Early registration will allow approved individuals to enter JBER without needing to stop at the VCC.

This registration is only for access on November 11 to-and-from Fort Richardson National Cemetery and the official Veterans Day ceremony only. The Alaska DMVA will host the Veterans Day ceremony at the Alaska National Guard Armory at 10:30 a.m. Community members found outside those areas may be charged with trespassing.

Individuals interested in registering for access on Veterans Day should call (907) 552-6910 between the hours of 8 to 11 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m.

To register, individuals must be U.S. citizens and provide their full name, state ID or driver’s license number and date of birth. Security Forces personnel will run a criminal background check for disqualifying information. Upon successful screening, individuals will be added to a list of authorized patrons at the Richardson Gate.

The technician handling your call will inform you if you’re cleared for entry or denied access at the time of the call.

You may experience long wait times during the phone call, depending on time of day, but pre-registration will eliminate waiting at the VCC the day of the events.

Patrons 16 and older will only show their ID to be compared to the list and will be granted access to the base. Patrons under 16 do not require criminal vetting or a picture ID to gain access to JBER for this event.

Exercise:

During the week of Nov. 14th, people who live and work on or near the installation may notice increased air traffic, emergency vehicle activity, sirens, loudspeaker announcements, alert notifications and longer wait times at the gates during the exercise.

Star Lighting:

On Nov. 25th at approx. 8 a.m. the star on the mountain is scheduled to be turned on. This year is unique as our JBER team will not need to transverse the mountainside to “flip the switch.” Repair work was recently completed to be able to power the star from the installation. Read the full story at https://www.jber.jb.mil/News/News-Articles/NewsDisplay/Article/3154322/773d-ces-gives-arctic-valley-star-new-lights/.

JBER Hiring:

We have several jobs available on JBER. For detailed information about current openings and how to apply visit https://jberlife.com/jobs/.

V/R,

JBER Community Engagement

Jber.pa@us.af.mil

This communication is being sent by the Federation of Community Councils, Inc. on behalf of the JBER PA MediaOPS. The contents of the communication are the responsibility of the JBER PA MediaOPS and not of the Federation of Community Councils, Inc.

Community Councils Center

www.communitycouncils.org

info@communitycouncils.org

907-277-1977
 
 
 
 

Alaska News October 27 & 28, 2022

KTUU: 1 juvenile dead, another seriously injured after house fire in Oscarville; Police investigate multiple vehicle fires in Jewel Lake area; Colony marching band to play at St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ireland Staff surprise students with announcement at school assembly and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Amid sluggish recovery, economist predicts more Alaska jobs in weed and mining; Homer author Tom Kizzia named Alaska’s historian of the year and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Crews survey potential landing sites for Airraq Network fiber; This Day in Alaska History-October 27th, 1778, This Day in Alaska History-October 28th, 1920 and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Joy, remembrance and connection as Alaska Native performers reunite for Quyana at AFN and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Alaska-Australia flight could place bird in record books; $112 million announced for Alaska Ports and Ferry Terminals and more ->
 
 
 
 
Resurrection Bay Historical Society
The next Thursdays: Our History program at 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 17 will feature some silent home movies taken by U.S. Deputy Marshall Ralph Reed in the late 1920s. This Videos from the Vault presentation will include other film clips from the RBHS archives. Free and open to the public, the program will be held in the Community Room of the Seward Community Library & Museum.
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Symbiotic epidemics
 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Summer’s Hard Work Pays Off | Green Salsa and Tomato Sauce

Alaska News October 26, 2022

KTUU: Anchorage business owners hire safety ambassadors to manage homeless situation downtown Anchorage Downtown Partnership strives to maintain a balance between security and compassion; Snow, high winds and coldest temperatures of season all impacting Alaskans this week and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Anchorage Assembly nixes funding to build new shelter, killing project for now; City green lights Glory Hall’s affordable housing project in downtown Juneau; Emperor penguins will receive endangered species protections and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-October 26th, 1909 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Juneau city museum to provide free cards, postage in November in honor of Dr. Soboleff; Alaska Airlines orders 52 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to further modernize fleet and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal October 26 to November 01, 2022
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: You’ll Want To Stay In This Underground Cabin In Alaska With Stunning Views Of Kachemak Bay

Alaska News October 25, 2022

KTUU: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons investigative team adds Fairbanks-based investigator; Anchorage man demonstrates technology to recycle plastic ocean waste and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: One Fatality and One Severely Injured in Monday Afternoon Sterling Highway Collision; Six Stranded Snow Machiners Plucked from Near Richardson Monument Monday; … By Alaska Native News on Oct 25, 2022 This Day in Alaska History-October 24th, 1887 This Day in Alaska History-October 24th, 1887 … By Alaska Native News on Oct 24, 2022 This Day in Alaska History-October 23rd, 1960 This Day in Alaska History-October 23rd, 1960 … By Alaska Native News on Oct 23, 2022 This Day in Alaska History-October 22nd, 1951 This Day in Alaska History-October 22nd, 1951 … By Alaska Native News on Oct 22, 2022 and more ->

 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Steven Downs files notice of appeal for killing and sexual assault of Sophie Sergie and more ->

 
 
 
 

KINY: Peltola joins lawmakers in introducing ‘Bruce’s Law,’ legislation addressing Fentanyl Crisis; AASSP names Alaska Assistant Principal of the Year; Forest Service Alaska Region welcomes new Partnership and Public Engagement Director and more ->
 
 
 
 
Resurrection Bay Historial Society

The next Thursdays: Our History program at 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 17 will feature some silent home movies taken by U.S. Deputy Marshall Ralph Reed in the late 1920s. This Videos from the Vault presentation will include other film clips from the RBHS archives. Free and open to the public, the program will be held in the Community Room of the Seward Community Library & Museum.

Monthly membership meeting at 7 pm Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Seward Museum.

 
 
 
 
KFSK: “Wave for WAVE” Event in Petersburg Highlights Domestic Violence Resources; Petersburg Search and Rescue Team Finds Lost Hiker and more ->

 
 
 
 

KRBD: Ketchikan’s tribe asks federal board to expand subsistence hunting and fishing opportunities and more ->

 
 
 
 

KUCB: Unalaska school budget drops deeper into red as energy costs rise and more ->
 
 
 
 

Governor and First Lady Award Stebbins Resident with Shirley Demientieff Award
 
 
 
 

By Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents: 18 Books by Native Authors To Read With Your Kids

Alaska News: October 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2022

KTUU: Borough, Wasilla mayors remember late Bert Cottle Cottle leaves behind a legacy in the Mat-Su Borough, Valdez and the State of Alaska; Iditarod removes vaccine requirement for 2023 race and more->
 
 
Dave Allgood, KTUU: Head-turning Anchorage dog combines function and fashion on bike rides with his owner.
 
 
 
 
KTOO: ‘Programmed to eat’: Northern pike mauls husky at North Pole gravel pit; AFN delegates say lack of veterinary care is an ‘ongoing public health crisis’; In lawsuit, former assistant accuses Alaska governor candidate Charlie Pierce of sexual harassment and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK: In a first for AFN, opening ceremonies recognize Indigenous women who have served in the military and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Curtis Chevalier Pleads Guilty to Deaths of Two Workers in Naknek; Fairbanks Suspect Taken Down with Aid of K9 Kenny; Research reveals magma activity beneath Mount Edgecumbe Research reveals magma activity beneath Mount Edgecumbe; This Day in Alaska History-October 21st, 1903, This Day in Alaska History-October 22nd, 1951, This Day in Alaska History-October 23rd, 1960, This Day in Alaska History-October 24th, 1887 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: North Star Middle College expands from a program to a school and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Tlingit, Haida potatoes added to menu at medical center; AFN President’s Awards Honorees for 2022 released; Virtual Alaska Fisherman EXPO to be held in November and more ->
 
 
 
 
KRBD: City Council OKs agreement to connect Ketchikan and Metlakatla power grids and more ->
 
 
 
 
KUCB: Nationwide labor shortage hits Alaska tugboats and more->
 
 
 
 Craig Medred: Mind readers
 
 
Craig Medred: Fish stories
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: This Alaska Gondola Ride Leads To The Most Stunning Fall Foliage You’ve Ever Seen
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: A Terrifying, Deadly Tropical Storm Struck Alaska In 1977 And No One Saw It Coming
 
 
 
 
NuttyNu: Northway Mall EXPLORING ANCHORAGE RUN DOWN SHOPPING MALL

Alaska News October 20, 2022

KTUU: Alaska Federation of Natives kicks off convention week with the AFN Tribal Conference; Tribal leaders request permit to be withdrawn for Donlin Gold Mine project; Alaska Zoo in critical need of frozen fish donations; 2 mountains formerly known as Suicide Peaks gets new Dena’ina name and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: In busy month, HAARP will do everything from making video art to bouncing a signal off the moon; Ketchikan celebrates Filipino American history, culture at 2nd annual Fil-Am Festival; Alaska Native tribes can now apply to pilot program for increasing tribal control of local schools and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK: Calista Corporation’s fall dividend totals $3.85M and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Motorist Shoots, kills Self During Early Morning Traffic Stop in North Pole; This Day in Alaska History-October 20th, 1897 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Break the Silence: Victim advocates continue outreach on domestic violence on Fort Wainwright and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Devon Brown sentenced to 18 Years for two 2017 Anchorage shootings; Coast Guard rescues man, 2 dogs in Freshwater Bay; SHI awarded grant to expand capacity for online digital collections and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: Wrangell economic forum prompts conversations about local inclusion and racism and more ->
 
 
 
 
KRBD: Students appeal to state forestry officials and governor to stop clear cut near Whale Pass and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: A packraft death
 
 
 
 

Alaska News October 19, 2022

KTUU: NWS & Merbok: Lessons in forecasting and communicating and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: In Kenai Peninsula wood-stacking contest, you’re supposed to bribe the judge; Advocates still hopeful about legislation to give youth sentenced as adults an earlier chance at parole and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Fairbanks North Star Borough school district receives $1 million grant from the Department of Defense; This Day in Alaska History-October 19th, 1951 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Rally focuses on partnerships finding solutions Members of the community speak about relationships and solutions to ending the crises facing Alaska Natives.; Governor Dunleavy proposes tougher sentencing in controlled substance deaths and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Plane crashes near Cordova, sole occupant found deceased; Hannan eyes Assembly Building to be functional by 2024 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KSTK: School officials hope condition surveys help Wrangell leverage funding to address maintenance needs and more ->

 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal October 19 to October 25, 2022

 
 
 
 

KRBD: Winter Winner-land Raffle!
 
 
 
 
By Denby Fawcett, Honolulu Civil Beat: Denby Fawcett: Costco’s Decision To Stop Selling Books In Hawaii Is A Blow To Local Authors Writers and book publishers are worried it’s another sign that books you can hold in your hands might soon be relics of the past.
This may not sound like a big deal, but Costco Wholesale has stopped selling books at its seven stores in Hawaii.

Costco media buyer Alexandria Kanenwisher informed local distributors last month that Costco’s stores in Hawaii as well as Alaska will no longer sell books.

Alaska News October 17 & 18, 2022

KTUU: Body of Bethel man missing since September found Police department says no foul play suspected in case of man missing for 23 days; Anchorage man suspected of defrauding millions from Alaskans in affinity scam Officials say Garrett Elder used Tycoon Trading LLC to conduct Ponzi-like scheme and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: Remembering Sol Neely, former UAS professor and social justice advocate and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-October 17th, 1918, This Day in Alaska History-October 18th, 1867 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: 2022 Alaska Day observed in 49th state and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: strives to reach all students and make Point Hope her home and more ->

 
 
 
 
KINY: Anchorage man sentenced to 45 years for Child Pornography and more ->

 
 
 
 
By Rachel Legon, NBC News: Two years later, women still searching for missing sister Florence Okpealuk in Nome, Alaska The 33-year-old was last seen on West Beach.
 
 
 
 By Cynthia Richie Terrell, Ms. Magazine: Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: What Girls and Young Women Think About Politics; Ranked-Choice Voting Works in Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Michael R Dougherty, Alaska Facts and History Anchorage Memories VIP Did you know that Alaska’s Tongass National Forest is the largest temperate rainforest in the world? Get ready to visit one of Alaska’s treasures in this edition.
 
 
By Michael R Dougherty Anchorage Memories VIP Anchorage A&W MemoriesDo you remember going to the A&W Drive-In located in Mountain View? What was your favorite thing to order? A burger, fries, root beer? You’love this edition.
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The future?
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: 4 Disturbing Unsolved Mysteries In Alaska That Will Leave You Baffled
 
 
 
 
Peter Santenello: Life on Alaska’s Most Remote Island (surreal experience) ??
 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Transporting a Conex to Our New Property + Cabin Tour

Alaska News October 17 & 18, 2022

KTUU: Body of Bethel man missing since September found Police department says no foul play suspected in case of man missing for 23 days; Anchorage man suspected of defrauding millions from Alaskans in affinity scam Officials say Garrett Elder used Tycoon Trading LLC to conduct Ponzi-like scheme and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: Remembering Sol Neely, former UAS professor and social justice advocate and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaska History-October 17th, 1918, This Day in Alaska History-October 18th, 1867 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: 2022 Alaska Day observed in 49th state and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: strives to reach all students and make Point Hope her home and more ->

 
 
 
 
KINY: Anchorage man sentenced to 45 years for Child Pornography and more ->

 
 
 
 
By Rachel Legon, NBC News: Two years later, women still searching for missing sister Florence Okpealuk in Nome, Alaska The 33-year-old was last seen on West Beach.
 
 
 
 By Cynthia Richie Terrell, Ms. Magazine: Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: What Girls and Young Women Think About Politics; Ranked-Choice Voting Works in Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Michael R Dougherty, Alaska Facts and History Anchorage Memories VIP Did you know that Alaska’s Tongass National Forest is the largest temperate rainforest in the world? Get ready to visit one of Alaska’s treasures in this edition.
 
 
By Michael R Dougherty Anchorage Memories VIP Anchorage A&W MemoriesDo you remember going to the A&W Drive-In located in Mountain View? What was your favorite thing to order? A burger, fries, root beer? You’love this edition.
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The future?
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: 4 Disturbing Unsolved Mysteries In Alaska That Will Leave You Baffled
 
 
 
 
Peter Santenello: Life on Alaska’s Most Remote Island (surreal experience) ??
 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Transporting a Conex to Our New Property + Cabin Tour

Alaska News October 16, 2022

Alaska Native News: NANA Allocates $1.5m to Fund Northwest Arctic Borough School District Early Learning Programs; Alaska Legislators Praise Renaming Suicide Peak to Celebrate the Value of Life; FAA Activates New GPS-Guided Routes in Alaska to Fly Below Hazardous Weather; This Day in Alaska History-October 16th, 1917 and more ->

 
 
 
 
“Homestead Survival: An Insider’s Guide to Your Great Escape”

By Marty Raney; TarcherPerigee/Penguin Random House, 2022; 187 pages; $20.

Followers of Discovery Channel’s reality TV show “Homestead Rescue” will know that Marty Raney, along with two of his children, star in the show, which features them traveling the country to help solve problems faced by “homesteaders.” The series, which has run for nine seasons, spun off into a newer series, “Raney Ranch,” which follows his own family’s life near Alaska’s Hatcher Pass.

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