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Alaska News October 21, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage Town Hall meeting unveils new homelessness plan to the public; Anchorage man accused of killing his mother indicted on murder charges; Dancing traffic cones share important safety reminder for families and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: AFN Promotes Alaska Native Voting Rights at Key U.S. Senate Hearing; This Day In Alaska History October 21st, 1903 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Science Daily: ‘Ray guns’ let scientists use light instead of DNA to tell plant populations apart
Using a handheld device that looks a little like a ray gun, scientists recorded how plant leaves on different Alaskan mountains reflect light. And, it turns out, different populations of plants of the same species — for instance, plants living on neighboring mountaintops — reflect light differently, in ways that echo their genetic variation from each other.
 
 
 
 
Cision: Author Della Marie’s new book “Can’t Feel the Love” is a compelling story of courage and perseverance for a young mother yearning for peace, security, and love
Della Marie, a motorcyclist, Alaska native, and single mother of two currently residing in Portland, Oregon, has completed her new book “Can’t Feel the Love”: a riveting work that keeps the pages turning until the heartwarming conclusion.
 
 
 
 
Sierra Club: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors: Our Anthropocene Guides
Fantasy author Robin Hobb grew up in Alaska, a place of ancient wonder that is home to some of North America’s richest wilderness. “On Kodiak Island,” she says, “moss grows on top of the ashfall on the branches of the old trees from a volcanic eruption many years ago.” Her childhood home was “close enough to the ocean that when a storm hit the cliffs, our trailer house would shake with it.” A meeting place for the forces of nature, it was fertile ground for a young writer. “How can any storyteller not be affected by things like that?”

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Alaska News October 19 & 20, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Eielson Air Force Base chosen as site for US Air Force’s first nuclear microreactor pilot project; Anchorage woman indicted on murder charges in 2020 killing of man in Russian Jack Park; Telling Alaska’s Story: Seward Highway flagger entertains those in line and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: She-Ra is a sailboat and a malamute. They stopped in Haines on their way around the world and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Congressman Don Young: Honor and Respect Alaska’s Wild Game; Use Every Part of the Animal; Great Alaska Shakeout chance for all Alaskans to practice Drop, Cover, Hold On; This Day In Alaska History October 19th, 1951, October 20th, 1897 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska joins 19-state effort opposing higher natural gas and oil costs and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal: October 20 to October 26, 2021
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Moose-arrazi
 
 
 
 
By Davis Hovey, KNOM: Native-owned Nome business makes traditional garments with modern materials
 
 
 
 
The Delta Discovery: Bethel’s Linda Curda selected as inductee to the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
 
 
 
 
By Michael Armstong, Homer News: ‘Countess’ Safra receives First Lady’s volunteer award Homer senior honored at Alaska State Fair and then by First Lady.
 
 
 
 
CU Boulder Today: Got questions about the Arctic? INSTAAR’s journal has ‘Arctic answers’
 
 
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Gusty Winds on a Fall Day
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Beach Bryophytes
 
 
 
 

Alaska News October 18, 2021

IntraFish: Obituary: Chuck Bundrant, founder of Trident Seafoods
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s News Source: Alaska pediatricians criticize Anchorage’s chief medical officer over ‘grossly misleading’ comments on COVID; Wrangell seeks ‘COVID greeter’ to tell visitors about local mandates; Keeping the Malaspina in dry dock costs nearly twice what the state has disclosed, emails show and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History October 18th, 1867 and more ->
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Alaska News October 17, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Dunleavy administration to allow ATVs on state roads, starting Jan. 1; Fall market brings out vendors and visitors and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Pre-statehood Fishermen’s Fund celebrates 70 years; This Day In Alaska History October 17th, 1918 and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Waterlogged Golf Course
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Sandy Beach Sanderlings and a Spectacular Sunset
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Fall Scenes and Birds
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: This Haunted Road Trip Will Lead You To The Scariest Places In Alaska
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: Step Inside The Creepy, Abandoned Town Of Port Chatham In Alaska

Alaska News October 13, 14 , 15 & 16, 2021

KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Clem Tillion, Alaska’s original ‘fish czar,’ dies at 96; State flags lowered for former Alaska lawmaker Bill Hudson and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Remembering Tony Vaska, who dedicated his life in service of the Y-K Delta and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: NTSB to consider final report on deadly 2019 PenAir crash in Unalaska; With chemotherapy in the rearview, Anchorage hockey product Evan Trupp takes on coaching role with Wolverines and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Space Rocks Streak through the Alaska Sky; Red aurora rare enough to be special ; This Day In Alaska History October 13th, 1905, October 14th, 1915, October 15th, 1904 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Soldotna trooper’s bail set at $200K in sex abuse case involving multiple victims Investigators seeking out information on other possible victims and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: LISTEN: Evergreen Elementary third-graders sing for Alaska Day and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal October 13 to October 19, 2021
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Listen to scientists
 
 
Craig Medred: Deadly diet?
 
 
 
 

Alaska News October 12, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Alaska Pacific University hosts Indigenous performers; Telling Alaska’s Story: Artist Romney Dodd transforms animal mounts into art; Anchorage renovates park with features inspired by Dena’ina culture and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Juneau police confirm missing Oregon man’s body has been found; Man accused of threatening Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan must remain in custody, judge rules and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Cordova Center Felon Escapee Arrested in Wasilla with Concealable Semi-Automatic Monday; Parkview Escapee Re-Arrested following Suspicious Vehicle Call; Inebriated Teen in Anchor Point Stolen Vehicle Chase Finally Caught up to in Soldotna; This Day In Alaska History October 12th, 1930 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Troopers locate skeletal remains of missing Craig resident and more ->
 
 
 
 
October 12, 5:30 pm I Read What I Want Book Club – Anchorage Public Library
Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Anchorage Public Library, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, AK, 99503

Event listing from Anchorage Public Library: Tuesday, October 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

This is the book club for those that don’t want to be tied down. No assignments, no judgment – just read what you want! If you prefer to participate online please contact stacia.mcgourty@anchorageak.gov for the link.
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Early October Fall Birds and Bears
 
 
 
 
SOA: First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony Honors Seven Alaskans
 
 
 
 
By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media: Alaska Supreme Court decision gives joint custody to non-biological mom in same-sex couple that split
 
 
 
 
By Christine Cunningham, Anchorage Daily News: Women and Youth Upland Bird Hunt provides a learning environment (and great place to meet new dog friends)
 
 
 
 
The Orange County Register: Cargo pilot accused of 3 sexual assaults on running trails extradited back to OC

Alaska News October 11, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Nikiski firefighter drowns in Southern California; Army soldier found dead on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; Anchorage’s first ever chief equity officer fired, replaced by Bronson administration; FBI launches new campaign encouraging Alaskans to report hate crimes and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: New Inupiaq and Yup’k glossary is ‘one small step’ toward Indigenization of knowledge and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History October 11th, 1915 and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Alaska Landmine: The Sunday Minefield – October 10, 2021
 
 
 
 
By Ben Jones, Only In Your State Alaska: The Ultimate Guide To Accommodations In Alaska: The Best Hotels, Airbnbs, Campgrounds, Cabins, And More

Alaska News October 09, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Russian Orthodox monk turns himself into Kodiak police, arrested for sexually abusing child; Student arrested after threatening to ‘shoot up’ West High, police say; As dust settles, Anchorage schools concerned about continuing TikTok challenges and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Sealaska Heritage, Tlingit and Haida host training for Native Youth Olympics coaches; Former Alaska Psychiatric Institute doctors win federal lawsuit challenging Dunleavy ‘loyalty pledge’ and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Congressman Don Young and Staff Help Successfully Evacuate Alaska Native Corporation Employees from Afghanistan; SME Identifies Remains of Man Discovered on Island near Craig/Klawock; Salcha Man Dies in Encounter with SERT Teams on Friday; This Day In Alaska History October 9th, 1923, and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Fall Greens
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Birding in the Wake of the Storm
 
 
 
 
Our Third Thirds: A New Post: Lucky in so many ways

Alaska News October 08, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage resident united with family members who escaped Afghanistan; ‘It’s way too small’: Palmer Food Bank to relocate; Interruptions, outbursts return to Anchorage Assembly as public hearing stretches into 6th night Contracted security left the chambers early and Bronson’s administration removed a plexiglass barrier that was part of assembly’s COVID-19 mitigation and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: TikTok fans flock to Sitka’s Raptor Center and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: YKHC says students are safer in schools than out of them. LKSD’s COVID-19 transmission levels support that claim and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Fishermen ask Governor Dunleavy and North Pacific Fishery Management Council to Change Course on Fisheries Management; StrongHearts Native Helpline Becomes Independent Organization; Geophysics professor wraps up voyage exploring Amerasia Basin’s origin; This Day In Alaska History October 8th, 1914 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Unvestigative journalism
 
 
 
 
Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center plans to go live.
Sterling DeWilde delves us into the world of moose hunting in Alaska. He vividly describes what it was like growing up in the bush and having moose hunting as an essential way to survive and provide for the family. Sterling also explains the importance of passing these traditions on to youth to preserve and perpetuate Alaska Native culture.
Watch live at https://www.morristhompsoncenter.org/live