Category Archives: AK News

Alaska News December 31, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: An Anchorage man is facing murder charges following a Fairview homicide; Inside the Gates: Alaska VA starts vaccinations with employees first in line; Pet Project: Powerpuff puppies; Drive-in New Year’s Eve: Celebrating safely in downtown Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: The Best of KTOO News 2020; Ketchikan house fire leaves 2 dead; Closures send clamdiggers across Cook Inlet and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Fr. Chuck Peterson, Priest Who Helped Build Yup’ik Catholic Leadership, Dies At 82; Looking Back On The Top Stories From 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Coast Guard Medevacs Man near Dutch Harbor; This Day In Alaska History, December 31st, 1917 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks Webcenter 11: Health Watch: What heart sounds tell us; The pandemic has left Fairbanks with a drought of recreational winter vehicles and more ->
 
 
 
 

Barbra Brown, Our Third Thirds: The Dark Side of Organizing
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: From the Desk of Diane: December 2020 roundup
 
 
 
 

Alaska State Library: New exhibition to open at AK State Museum: Solo exhibition by Mitch Watley – ASM re-open to public

Alaska News December 30, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Man arrested after brief standoff in Spenard; End the Year with Cheer: Spreading the joy of reading; End the Year with Cheer: Spreading the joy of reading; Bread and Brew pledges 100% of Jan. 5 sales to its employees and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Google taps Tlingit artist for Doodle honoring Alaska Native civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Department of Public Safety Upgrades Fingerprint Database and more ->
 
 
Alasa Native News, This Day in Alaska History: December 30th, 1920
 
 
 
 
By Mary Auld, KUAC: If ground squirrels can hole up for months without starving or losing muscle, why can’t we?
 
 
 
 

STORIES OF THE FAR NORTH: Vivid Memories and Christmas on the Highway
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Have The Most Magical Alaskan Winter Possible At This North Pole Cabin With A Hot Tub
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Most Delicious Coffee And Cupcakes In Alaska Are Hidden In The Little Owl Cafe

Alaska News December 29, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights starting in 2021; A big snowman with a bigger story; Governor’s working group strongly recommends against consolidating 911 dispatch centers Group says investment and sophisticated mapping needed first to improve rural 911 services; Spotlighting Alaska’s health care workers on National Hero Day; ‘More than a school project’: Girdwood girl raising money to get other kids outside; High speed, broadband internet brought to the Dalton Highway and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Kooteen Creations Responds To Russian Mission With Relief Efforts; Winter House Moves Into New Quarters and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Coast Guard Hoists Four Boaters from Yamani Islets; One Succumbs to Cold, One Missing, and One Survives in Chignik Lake Capsize Saturday Afternoon; A Chickadee’s Midwinter Roosting Place; Ocean-Going Robots Effective at Surveying Pollock and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Food programs in Alaska set to diminish, end during pandemic; Sending out 2020 with a bang? Fireworks can be fun if used safely and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Joel Davidson, Alaska Watchman: Wasilla High to replace controversial statue with likeness of Chief Wasilla
 
 
 
 
Fireside Books presents Shelf Awareness for Readers for Tuesday, December 29, 2020
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The killer
 
 
 
 
By Alli Harvey, ADN: What to do in the great Alaska indoors when going outside is a bad option
 
 
 
 
By Carey Seward, Only In Your State Alaska: 17 Legitimate Excuses For Being Late To Work You Can Only Use In Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Lawrence D. Weiss, Anchorage Press: Dangerous Dogs of Early Anchorage
 
 
By Steven V. Roberts Special to The New York Times: The Sourdoughs Have Vanished, but Sour Doughs Live On
 
 
 
 
STORIES OF THE FAR NORTH: Motor Pool
 
 
 
 

Alaska News December 27, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Coast Guard responding to hydraulic oil spill near Kodiak; Coast Guard responding to hydraulic oil spill near Kodiak; ASD ice rinks to open for community use and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Alaska fishermen cheer passage of the Young Fishermen’s Development Act through Congress and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Film highlights cultural value of restoring the Eklutna River and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Amy Wang, The Oregonian: Barry Lopez, award-winning and influential author of ‘Arctic Dreams,’ dies at 75

Alaska News December 26, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage police investigate suspicious death on Mumford Street on Christmas day; Alaska’s 2020 in review: A look at the good things that happened this year; Watch: End the Year with Cheer special celebrates doing good ahead of the holidays and more ->
 
 
 
 
By ADN Nancy Lord | Alaska books , David James: Our reviewers read a lot of books in 2020. Here are some of their favorites.
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: Alaska Is Number One At All Of These Things
 
 
 
 

Alaska News December 25, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Palmer man shot by police after threatening to kill girlfriend, opening fire on officers; ‘Christmas miracle’: Bean’s Cafe receives surprise donation of thousands of pounds of food after semi-truck crashes and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Special Delivery: Fairbanks man spreads holiday cheer by giving to families in need and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Ilisaġvik students study snow chemistry through the lens of traditional knowledge; Adventures in COVID vaccine administration and more ->

Alaska News December 24, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Eagle River couple builds COVID-19 vaccine-inspired light display; Municipality will not purchase Spenard Americas Best Value Inn to become additional shelter; Country music singer plays Zoom concert for 3rd graders in Cordova; End the Year with Cheer: Mojo’s Hope helps special needs pets and their families; Restaurant owners look toward future after Assembly votes down changes to emergency order and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Landslide victim’s legacy helps Haines disaster survivors; ‘Use your car as your lodge’: Eaglecrest Ski Area now open with a few new pandemic rules and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Centuries-Long Traditions Make for a Very Merry Christmas! More ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska Army National Guard members wish family and friends Happy Holidays from Poland; Survey indicates Alaskans are masking up and limiting activities and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Cozy Up Around The Fire In Girdwood Brewing Company’s Beer Garden This Winter In Alaska
 
 
 
 

Alaska News December 23, 2020

KTUU Alaka’s News Source: Eagle River man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for taking explicit photos of a minor; Kotzebue man accused of assaulting minor at least 15 times arrested for sex trafficking; Boys & Girls Club of Alaska announced as 2021 Dale Tran’s New Year’s Day Giving recipient and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Tribal leaders express ‘no confidence’ in superintendent of Ketchikan schools; Alaska state-owned agency to weigh bidding in ANWR lease sale and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Tuntutuliak Moravian Church Gifting Households $100 In Groceries For Christmas; How Elders And Frontline Essential Workers Can Get Vaccinated For COVID-19 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Anchorage Suspect in Jail on Multiple Robbery/Theft Charges at Anchorage Stores; Alaska Redistricting Board Retains Key Staff and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Dunleavy issues executive order reorganizing Alaska Department of Health and Social Services; Eielson AFB activates second F-35 fighter squadron, conducts ‘elephant walk’ training exercise and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska State Museum Publishes FREE Guidelines to help Anyone Preserve their Objects
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Spend The Holidays In This Rustic And Unique Beachfront Cabin In Alaska
 
 
 
 

Alaska News December 22, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Healthy Living: Program provides support to first-time moms, baby and families; Fire burns down Tazlina River Trading Post; Community members rally around Big Lake family after devastating house fire; Nights of Lights: A classic and colorful Christmas display and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Police Chief Concerned Recent Shootings Will Exacerbate Department’s Staffing Problems and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Lawsuit Challenges Large Fossil Fuel Project Proposed in Alaska’s Arctic; Initial Allocations of Moderna Vaccine Arrive in Alaska; Alaska’s Work to Distribute, Allocate and Administer Vaccine Continues and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Ony In Your State Alaska: Alaska Should Expect Extra Snow This Winter According To The Farmers’ Almanac