Category Archives: AK News

Alaska News September 16, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage man and his dog make lap around the planet, walking over 24,901 miles in the past 8 years; One of the largest Halloween displays is back up in Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Juneau’s Bridget Weiss named Alaska’s Superintendent of the Year and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Vocal Minority Of Bethel City Workers Ask For Extension On Vaccine Mandate and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: APD Investigates Wednesday Night Crash Fatality on 8700-Block of Spruce Brook Street; Multi-Agency Investigation Results in Indictment and Arrest of “Drug Kingpin”; Female Anchorage Driver takes Troopers on Car Chase through Glenn Highway Construction Zone; DCCED Warns Health Care Providers About Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement; This Day In Alaska History September 16th, 1929 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KFSK: Petersburg school board approves COVID mitigation plan that includes masking at times and more ->
 
 
 
 
By University of Alaska Fairbanks, Phys Org: Natural cycles in the Gulf of Alaska accentuate ocean acidification
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Get Close Up Views Of Byron Glacier On This Easy Family Trail In Alaska

Alaska News September 15, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: An Unangax girl returns home 125 years after being sent to an East Coast boarding school; Construction crew finds dynamite beneath Sterling Highway; authorities detonate explosive; Recent UAA graduate works on Jupiter moon mission; Inside the Gates: Alaska National Guard continue relief efforts in Lousiana, process Afghan evacuees in New Jersey and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Two more Alaskapox cases reported in Fairbanks area and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel City Council To Weigh School Officer Position; The City Of Bethel Has Mandated COVID-19 Vaccinations For City Workers and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: UAS Evening at Egan Speaker Mischa Jackson to present “Alaska Native Education: The Power of Acknowledgment,” September 17; This Day In Alaska History September 15th, 1904 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: LISTEN: Evergreen Elementary students celebrate Grandparents Day and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal: September 15 to 21, 2021
 
 
 
 

Alaska News September 14, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Intruder shot by North Pole homeowner; man recovers in hospital, troopers say; Bronson’s new plan for mass shelter draws mixed reactions from those who have experienced homelessness; Big bears chow down on giant veggies from the Alaska State Fair and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: High-Visibility Traffic Enforcement Effort Concludes with DUI Arrests and More; Iditarod welcomes Hilcorp Alaska and Harvest Midstream as new Principal Partners; Plastic ingenuity provides safe river exit; This Day In Alaksa History September 14th, 1916 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: 50-100 Afghan evacuees expected in Alaska, beginning later this month and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: 15 Incredible Hikes Under 5 Miles Everyone In Alaska Should Take
 
 
 
 

Alaska News September 12 & 13, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: From lead to copper bullets: Why some say hunters should make the switch and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Bear killed after Haines police chief accidentally wounds it in museum’s historic apple tree and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: 74-Year-Old Moose Hunter Dies from Gunshot Wounds while Hunting near Chicken; Ravn Alaska’s new Dash 8-300 equipped to fly nonstop to Dutch Harbor; This Day In Alaska History September 12th, 1922; September 13th, 1955 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: Alaska Symphony of Seafood seeks innovative new products and more ->
 
 
 
 
KFSK: Petersburg violence prevention organization faces budget cuts and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Aaska: Hike Right Outside Of Valdez To This Turquoise Alpine Lake In Alaska
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: The Death-Defying Story Of A Skier Surviving A 1000 Foot Fall In Alaska Is Amazing

Alaska News September 10 & 11, 2021

Alaska Watchman: Governor, Anchorage mayor and religious leaders to speak at ‘God & Country’ 9/11 commemoration
 
 
 
 
The Cordova Times: Obituary: Nancy Marie Titus
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Fire crews from Alaska are spread across the US battling blazes; Municipality to end contract with Bean’s Café; long-term future of Sullivan Arena uncertain and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Juneau’s 9/11 memorial and park upgraded in time for 20th anniversary; Gardentalk – Second planting for fall and winter harvests and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Storms And High Winds Projected To Become More Frequent In Western Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History September 10th, 1918, September 11th, 1958 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Locals come together to unify a community hit by arson; Alaska Airlines passenger goes viral after being escorted off flight in weight-shaming claim and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: Juneau School Board candidates address academic loss from online classes; Groundbreaking held for Juneau Senior Living center and more ->
 
 
 
 
KFSK: Festival keynote speaker promotes respectful use of indigenous plants; What local control means for Petersburg medical care What local control means for Petersburg medical care; Buoy tenders next on Coast Guard’s replacement list and more ->
 
 
 
 
KRBD: Ketchikan Fire Chief Hoage honored for service
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Editor, Must Read Alaska: Friday Newsletter – About those mandates..
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Kayaking This Glacial Lake In Alaska Is What Dreams Are Made Of
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Alaska’s Best Kept Camping Secret Is This Waterfront Spot With More Than 120 Glorious Campsites
 
 
 
 

Alaska News September 08, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Sorce: Left behind fishing line can be deadly for birds; Parks and Recreation looking for help relocating dog memorial and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’s Public Media: Anchorage School Board adds name of pioneering Black educator to Fairview Elementary; Dying Sitka building tells complicated story of clan, culture and history and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Kwethluk And Emmonak Lock Down Again; Bethel Planning Commission Once Again Rejects Hackneys’ Appeal To Keep Bed And Breakfast and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Child Dies after being run over on the Alaska Highway Monday; Water Truck Driver Dies in Fatal Rollover on Old Nenana Highway Tuesday; on Child Dies after being run over on the Alaska Highway Monday Ketchikan Man Arrested on Attempted Sexual Assault/Weapons Charges Sunday Morning; Two Arrested on Kidnapping/Armed Robbery Charges at Sutton General Store; Piper PA-12 Crashes 30 Miles West of Tyonek Monday; This Day In Alaska History September 8th, 1906 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Red Cross of Alaska seeks volunteers The American red cross of Alaska is looking for people to help provide disaster relief support.; Two Rivers residents rebuild after home lost to arson and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal September 08 – 14, 2021
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Editor, Must Read Alaska: Wednesday newsletter from the pumpkin spice latte-free zone; MID-AIR COLLISION IN ANCHORAGE, NO ONE HURT; Breaking: Taliban holding planes with Americans on ground, including one chartered by Alaska Native-owned Goldbelt and more ->
 
 
 
 
STORIES FROM NORTHERN CANADA AND ALASKA: There to Meet the Corps
 
 
 
 

Alaska News September 07, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Telling Alaska’s Story: New Juneau mural honors Alaska Native civil rights icon; Anchorage police identify officer whose weapon shot another officer in Lana Court altercation; Event to distribute backpacks and school supplies now has registry online and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Gardentalk – Tomato plant care and greenhouse modding; Alaska waters can be teeming with giardia, as this science writer knows too well and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History September 7th, 1915 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska State Troopers say Fairbanks dispatch receiving high amount of accidental 911 calls; Alaska governor adds nursing, telehealth issues to agenda and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: NOAA to create refernce library of deep-sea sponges in Alaska; Two cars repeatedly ram eachother during chase in Juneau, witness intervenes and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Anchorage Daily News: Teen golfer wins Anchorage Open, then works a shift at the golf course
 
 
 
 
By Naomi Gaede-Penner, Peninsula Clarion Contributor: Preserving the past with felt: Ruth Ost Towner Ruthie untwists her thread, straightens her shoulders, reaches for a cup of coffee, and calculates her felt-making outcome.
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Explore The Stunning Worthington Glacier State Recreation Area For An Out-Of-This-World Experience

Alaska News September 06, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Inside the Gates: Running to honor those who made sacrifices for the nation and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History September 5th, 1881; September 6th, 1867 and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Jennifer at KTOO: The Signal: Got time for cloud-watching? And more ->
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Mushrooms and More
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Heart Lake Observations; Starrigavan Revisited; Sitka Nature Show #244 – John Chapman
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Recent Dark-mantled Gulls
 
 
 
 
Senior Voice Alaska: Anchorage Genealogical Society seminar meets via Zoom, Oct. 2
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Editor, Must Read Alaska: Monday Newsletter – Remembering: 50th anniversary of Alaska Airlines Flight 1866 and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: These 9 Epic Mountains In Alaska Will Drop Your Jaw
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: The One Tiny Town In Alaska That Was Just Named As The Weirdest Place In America

Alaska News September 05, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: 2 men arrested after kidnapping a woman in Sutton, troopers say; Watch: Multiple passengers escorted off Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Anchorage; Efforts underway to change the face of Taku Lake Skate Park and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Kenai homeowners tackle bluff erosion, one recycled pipe at a time; A new $350 million Bering Sea fish fight could hinge on a miniature Canadian railroad; Skagway overhauls trail system as part of economic stimulus plan and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: YKHC Says State ICU Call Center Could Help Ease Urban And Rural Health Care Gap and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Warming Station Open House spreads awareness about homelessness in Fairbanks; Fairbanks Community Food Bank seeks bread donations for Thanksgiving food boxes and more ->
 
 
 
 
KINY: 2 Alaska towns allow texts to 911 when calling not an option and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: Governor appoints Indy Walton to state Board of Fisheries and more ->
 
 
 
 
KFSK: Petersburg kids learn bear safety while adults try to prevent problems and more ->
 
 
 
 
STORIES FROM NORTHERN CANADA AND ALASKA: Down the Yukon but Up the Teslin

Alaska News September 03 & 04, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage police are investigating a suspicious death on the McCarrey overpass; Anchorage Police Department officer shot while responding to disturbance, police say; Fish and Game asks public to be cautious after river otter bites child in Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History September 3rd, 1941; Diversity helps a place survive and more ->
 
 
 
 
STORIES FROM NORTHERN CANADA AND ALASKA: Heavy Equipment Breaks
 
 
 
 
By Diane Kaplan, Rasmuson Foundation: Monthly President’s Report