Category Archives: AK News

Alaska News October 12, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Pandemic delays Dominic Johnson’s sentencing for Grunwald murder; Human skull identified to be that of missing Palmer man; Suspect arrested following a shooting at Hotel Captain Cook; Online format brings new accessibility to annual Elders and Youth Conference and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaskans Celebrate Indigenous Representation + Participation for Election Season on Indigenous Peoples Day; Kohanic Broadcast Corp. Brings Traditional Stories to Life With the Storyteller Radio Series; FBI Arrest California Man on Drug Trafficking Charges and more ->

 
 
 
 
STORIES OF THE FAR NORTH: Mutiny?
 
 
 
 
Criag Medred: Back to the wild

Alaska News October 11, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Bills addressing missing, murdered, and trafficked Indigenous women signed into law; UPDATE: Charging documents reveal new details in Seward Highway homicide and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Local news anchor arrested on assault charges, Anchorage police say; Willow Transfer Station opens to brush, yard debris and more ->
 
 
 
 
Barbara Brown, Our Third Thirds: Sweat/No Sweat

 
 
 
 

Alaska News October 10, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Weekend search taking place for missing Nome woman; DOT&PF returns roadside memorial to Anchorage family; Gruening Middle School starts the road to recovery and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Study confirms ancient people of Interior Alaska ate salmon; Alaska’s largest ski resort has a plan to operate during the pandemic. What will the slopes be like this year? And more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Delta Western Temporarily Closes Bethel Office After Employees Test Positive For COVID-19; KRITFC Mobilizes Community Members To Participate In Clean Up Event and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Cold tolerance not the same for everyone and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Utqiaġvik’s postmaster learns the ropes at unique post and more ->
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Unsung heroes: Department of Revenue

Alaska News October 08 & 09, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: State troopers investigate disappearance of several swans at Potter Marsh and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Operation North Pacific Guard 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Text by Sarah Gilman Photos by Nathaniel Wilder, Hakai: The Island That Humans Can’t Conquer
A faraway island in Alaska has had its share of visitors, but none can remain for long on its shores.
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Positive COVID-19 tests continue to surge in Northwest Arctic Borough and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Special FCC licenses could help Southeast tribes close digital divide; Some grocery store pharmacies in Alaska are offering $140 at-home COVID-19 test kits; Gardentalk — How to stretch your harvest well into fall and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK, Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Three Y-K Delta Communities In COVID-19 Lockdown; New Chief Faces Bethel Police Shortage and more->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Mackey family nightmare
 
 
Craig Medred: Missing Salmon
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Hike The Lion’s Head Trail In Alaska To Take In Unforgettable Views Of Matanuska Glacier

Alaska News October 07, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: ‘I forgive you’: Woman paralyzed by drunk man dancing with gun faces shooter in court; A shooting at an apartment complex leaves 1 dead, 4 others hurt; Protests over delayed in-person learning and a potential school rename after Bettye Davis at the Anchorage School Board; DOT says bumpy new Eagle River bridge needs a fix; Making jack-o’-lanterns deemed low-risk activity for Halloween 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: 747 wins heavyweight title in Katmai’s annual Fat Bear Week and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK, Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Federal Funds Add 24 Public Safety Officer Positions To Y-K Delta; Old Swanson’s Apartment Building Torn Down After Fire Continues For Second Day and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Coast Guard Rescues Two People in Sitkinak Lagoon; Congressman Don Young Announces Nearly $4 Million in Funding to Improve Housing Safety for Alaska Native Children and Families and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Claire Stremple, KHNS: Alaska documentary follows Skagway News publishers’ plight
 
 
 
 
By Heide Brandes, Road Trippin: Reel in hand, women are rocking the boat in the male-dominated world of fishing On a fishing adventure to Alaska’s Inside Passage, four women escape the crowds to reel in a king salmon
 
 
 
 
By AKOG: In Alaska’s oil and gas industry, the future is female
 
 
 
 

Alaska News October 06, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Teen arrested following shooting in Northeast Anchorage; Palmer residents to decide fate of marijuana business in city limits; Sitka’s Baranov statue to be relocated to local museum; Alaska jury trial suspension due to virus creates backlog and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Scientists suspect ‘Alaskapox’ rash could spread from small animals and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Speeding DUI Driver Arrested after Chase Down the Kenai Spur Highway Tuesday Morning and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: COVID and the Alaska Court System: Are speedy trial rights being violated?; Ladd Elementary in Fairbanks to close for two weeks due to COVID case count and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: COVID and obesity
 
 
 
 

Alaska News October 05, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Order in the court! Alaskan team takes 6th in mock trial at the High School National Online Tournament; Seward area hit by severe flooding due to heavy rain, winds and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Gambell residents hunker down amid COVID-19 outbreak and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Old Swanson’s Apartment Building On Fire; Kids Value School During A Pandemic and more ->
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Nominate now for 2021 Distinguished Artist Award
Anchorage, AK — Rasmuson Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Artist Award. The nomination period opened Thursday, Oct. 1. The deadline for nominating artists is Tuesday, Dec. 15.
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: From the Desk of Diane: September happenings
 
 
 
 
Our Third Thirds: The Challenges of Art
 
 
 
 
Northwest Passage: Taking time to remember: Nome’s big 100 Year Storm on October 1913 – ALWAYS PREPARED

Alaska News October 03, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Sarah Dayan arrested for Seward Highway homicide; Dunleavy stays silent on AG scandal as nonpartisan legal opinion confirms he could answer questions; Alaska Native plants provide food, medicine and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Upcoming end to Alaska’s disaster declaration has hospitals concerned; ‘The fattest Fat Bear Week ever’: Large salmon runs key in this year’s competition; In a down market, Alaska fishermen avert disaster by feeding families in need and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Community Bands Together To Help Newtok Families Who Lost Food In Power Outage and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Update: Army conducts first courtesy patrol in Fairbanks and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Lex Treinen, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage: A naked homeless woman became a target in an Anchorage Facebook group. Here’s her story.
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Journocide
 
 
 
 
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Alaska News October 02, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s New Source: Alaska mermaid makes a big splash; Anchorage School Board member Starr Marsett submits resignation letter and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Juneau Assembly OKs up to $2,000 to households in rent and mortgage relief; Alaska voter registration deadline is Sunday and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Army Guard Aviator Performs First Real-world Rescue Mission Over Drill Weekend; Fall Equinox and the Big Turn and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man arrested for failing to register as a sex offender and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Activist remembered as ‘a visionary for his people’ and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: RIP: Rep. Chuck Sassara
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: This One Easy Hike In Alaska Will Lead You Someplace Unforgettable

Alaska News October 01, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: With no bond posted, the fight over Jesse Lee Home is over; Mat-Su Valley Rebuild keeps construction materials out of the landfill; Large landslide blocks road between Lowell Point and Seward and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Anchorage Woman Hit by Jeep on Tudor Tuesday Night Dies at Hospital; Troopers Seek Homer Woman in Connection to Seward Highway Pullout Homicide and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Welcome The Arrival Of Autumn On The Albert Loop Trail In Alaska