Category Archives: AK News

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

Alaska News December 21, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Giant red mailbox ensures Christmas wishes go straight to Santa; End the Year with Cheer: Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program puts presents under the tree and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: James Fisher, elected to Alaska’s first Legislature in 1959, dies of COVID-19; The 2021 Iditarod sled dog race is still on, but will end in Willow and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Coast Guard Works to make Catch Less Deadly in 2021; Coast Guard Rescues Three Stranded near Juneau and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Bad wind rising
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Editor, Must Read Alaska: Passings: Alice Stevenson Green, 103, was first woman ordained by Presbyterian Church in Alaska

Alaska News December 20, 2020

By Howard Weaver, Subversive Optimism: A final deadline for an old friend I worked with Rosemary Shinohara for 25 years, learning over time how valuable her good judgment and journalistic chops were for our newsroom
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Suspect dead, four APD officers on leave, following early morning shooting in East Anchorage; UPDATE: Lanes back open after deadly crash on the Seward Highway; UPDATE: Suspect’s name released after bomb threat at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport; Salvation Army to continue full-day After School Program in new year; Solstice race gives local skiers a chance to race again; A holiday tradition with Daniella Rivera: Baking pulla, a Finnish sweet bread and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: YKHC Recommends Entire Region Extend Lockdown For Another Month and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: The Iditarod announces the Iditarod Gold Trail Loop for its 49th running and more ->

Alaska News December 18, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Local teletherapy clinic explains pros and cons of the virtual service; Local teletherapy clinic explains pros and cons of the virtual service and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Investigation blames U.S. Forest Service for giving Alaska grant used for Roadless Rule fight and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Have Questions About The COVID-19 Vaccine? Here’s Where To Get Answers From The Experts. More ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Passenger, Wasilla Police Department Officer Injured in Gunfire Exchange with Driver Near Wasilla’s Valley Store and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Superintendent Gaborik answers community questions concerning Fairbanks School Board student phase-in plans and more ->
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: $5 million commitment to grow philanthropy
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Time to apply for 2021 Individual Artist Awards
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: Two Guys In LED Suits Went Night Skiing In Alaska. The Results Were Unbelievable.
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Threatened