Alaska News February 26, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: NTSB: Detailed wreckage report pending for Southwest Alaska commuter plane crash; Ketchikan port works out coronavirus emergency plan ahead of Alaska cruise ship season; Public meetings held in Anchorage to gather feedback on mental health needs; Alaska school districts to get new buses from $4M settlement with Volkswagen; Anchorage Assembly agrees to cover $288k Sullivan Arena deficit; Neighborhood Hero Awards celebration honors Anchorage entrepreneurs; Alaska SeaLife Center cares for rescued sea otter pup and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Unalaska man dies after being buried in an Avalanche; IRS to perform Tax season Check-ins; The story behind the Alaska State Parks 50th Anniversary poster; SOY Rondy Button; 2020 Barista Cup and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Former Bethel Principal Chris Carmichael’s Trial Rescheduled For October; Bethel City Council Will Look At Approving City Manager And City Attorney Contracts; BLM Urges Public To Comment On Red Devil Mine Cleanup Plan and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Savoonga Man Arrested on Sexual Assault of a Minor/Assault Charges Tuesday; 18-Year-Old Arrested on Weapons Misconduct/Theft Charges Following Routine Traffic Stop on New Seward; A Life Shaped by Spiritual Connection to Land and Sea; Diverse Group of Legislators Introduces Bill to Protect Alaska’s Apprenticeship System and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: AST releases February most wanted list for Fairbanks; Fairbanks pediatrician Dr. Marvin Bergeson to retire after more than 35 years with Tanana Valley Clinic; Borough commission postpones smoke free parks decision and more ->
 
 
 
 
Helen Hegener’s Alaskan History Magazine: Esther Birdsall Darling and more ->
 
 
 
 
First Lady Rose Dunleavy has opened nominations for the 2020 First Lady Volunteer of the Year Awards. This annual tradition honors outstanding volunteers from across the state that make a difference in their communities.

Nominations will be accepted through March 1st and can be submitted online at: https://gov.alaska.gov/home/first-lady-volunteer-awards/ or by using a paper nomination form that are available for pick up at the Governor’s offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, and Palmer.
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Trove of old Alaska photos for auction in Great Britain and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Craig Medred: Trouble magnet
 
 
 
 

Alaska News February 25, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage businesses have new option to recycle glass; Mat-Su Career & Technical High School students prepare for National Science Bowl; BP Teachers of Excellence: Emily Forstner; IditaREAD program kicks off at Ptarmigan Elementary; Daisy Bell used to blast Alaska avalanche slopes and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: 66-year-old Anchorage man charged with arson, attempted murder for downtown firebombing; Developments in Brian Smith case, his attorney requesting 60 days to go over case work; The story behind the Alaska State Parks 50th Anniversary poster; Education List of cuts to programs will be released Tuesday by UAA and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Coast Guard workers detect high levels of hazardous gas at Foodland, prompting evacuation and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Two adults and a juvenile charged with robbery in Fairbanks over the weekend; Congressman Don Young speaks on issues from ferry system to military suicide prevention; Ft. Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base conduct Ice Fog 20 and Golden Raven 20-1 exercises; Italian hikers rescued in Alaska after visiting infamous bus and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Margaret Bauman, The Cordova Times: New report studies impact of women in fisheries Report includes findings of Gulf of Alaska focus groups
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: The Story Behind These 33 Trees In Alaska May Surprise You
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The hunters
 
 
 
 

Alaska News February 24, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Considerable avalanche danger in western Chugach and Kenai mountains, officials say; Anchorage Boat Show kicks off $587M industry in Alaska; Alaska Native groups seek seat at table for ferry talks and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Department of Law to investigate contract for Dunleavy political donor’s grandson; Florida boy’s snowy wish granted in Alaska; Raising awareness of child abuse, one act of kindness at a time ; Team 7’s Tyler Aklestad and Nick Olstad win 2020 Iron Dog; NAACP Youth Summit held in Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: After Sunday Car Chase on Parks and Glenn Highway, Suspect Escapes Arrest near Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
By mike Wall, space.com: Stealthy startup Astra’s bid to win $12 million DARPA Launch Challenge lifts off next week
Courtesy of Suzanne Downing’s Must Read Alaska:Temporary flight restrictions for Kodiak

A trio of rocket launches will take place Feb. 25-27 from Kodiak’s Pacific Spaceport Alaska launch facility.

This series is from Astra Space, a California-based rocket-maker attempting its first orbital mission as part of the $12 million Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) challenge. Read all about it at Space.com.
 
 
 
 
Athabascan Woman Blog: Caroline Tritt-Frank – Gwich’in Language Educator
 
 
 
 
Barbara Brown, Our Third Thirds: Why I Light this Candle
 
 
Barbara Brown, Our Third Thirds: The Illness Lesson
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Evolution

Alaska News February 23, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Adoptees Connect Alaska gives adults a place to discuss adoption experiences and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Kodiak man arrested, troopers still investigating theft of $100,000 worth of Canadian silver coins; Snow, snow, and more snow leaves backlog of requests for MOA plowing teams and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: The Mendenhall Glacier area could look different. Now’s the chance to weigh in.; A record set in ice: The Kuskokwim River’s 355-mile ice road is its longest ever and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Juvenile Shot at New Seward/Fireweed Location Found at 15th and Ingra; Pickup Collides with Semi Hauling Fuel Trailers on Parks Highway and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Sundogs, light pillars enliven dog days of winter; Walker hopes to boost language, culture in classrooms and more ->

Alaska News February 22, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Friday night shooting leaves young person injured; Father awaiting second trial in daughter’s death will travel to Chicago; NTSB hopes for longer interview with pilot over January medevac plane crash in Unalaska; AWAIC lecture series explores link between domestic violence and homelessness; Kodiak goat dairy connects kids with their food; 2 Alaska schools named winners in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APD: Shooting at New Seward Hwy & Fireweed; Trip to Knik Glacier quickly turns into a rescue mission; MOA says plow crews are working around the clock after holiday, stream of snowy days; ‘Grand compromise’ between bars and breweries could see big Alaska alcohol changes; ASD pilot program brings telemedicine to local schools; What’s new at Fur Rondy 2020? More ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska oil, mining education group alleges former director stole at least $187,000; Haines Borough to charter a pair of February boat trips between Juneau and Haines and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: A Murder Acquittal Gives One Young Man His Life Back, But Miles Away, A Mother Grieves; LKSD School Board Appoints Kimberly Hankins As New Superintendent and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Elderly Couple Perish in Sterling Highway Head-On Collision; Moose Wrecks Subaru in Palmer Collision; Kodiak Grand Jury Hands Down 19-Count Indictment in January Chiniak Highway Head-On Collision; Search in Klawock Drug Investigation Results in Large Stash of Meth and Heroin, One Arrested and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man indicted on 18 counts of sexual misconduct with underage males; R44 helicopter crashes in Denali National Park and Preserve; Local boy scout council remains strong amid national turmoil; WATCH: Senator Dan Sullivan Extended Interview; Alaska needs broad review of aviation safety, officials say; Alaska eyes options for Real ID access as deadline looms and more ->
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Brief Bird and Weather Note
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Notes from a Photo-free Day
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Who to believe?

Alaska News February 21, 2020

KTUU: Alaska Department of Corrections discusses plans to keep inmates in state; Former dispatcher files lawsuit against City of Nome, alleging failure to investigate sexual assault; Real ID deadline fast approaching, ‘mixed experiences’ with tribal alternative; SOY Toddler Sing along and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Short on officers, Haines mulls ending 24-hour police service; ‘Much of Alaska’s history is not here anymore’: The National Archives are moving again, this time even farther away; What foods do Iditarod mushers pack? Trail mix, chile relleno — and pork for the dogs; Outdoor Alaska: Winter birding with Mr. Whitekeys and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Police Identify One Suspect, A Minor, In ALASKAbuds Break-In And Burglary; Bethel’s Tundra Suites Hotel Owner Pleads Guilty To Medicaid Fraud; It Takes A Lot Of Help To Plow The Longest Ice Road Ever and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Moose Wrecks Subaru in Palmer Collision; Search in Klawock Drug Investigation Results in Large Stash of Meth and Heroin, One Arrested; Kodiak Grand Jury Hands Down 19-Count Indictment in January Chiniak Highway Head-On Collision; Winter Journey along the Yukon River and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Military Report: Army cooks serve their country by serving others; Fairbanks author Craig Martelle merges business sense and creativity to self-publish bestselling books and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Northwest Arctic welcomes Iron Dog 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: These 17 Rare Photos Show Alaska’s Mining History Like Never Before
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Juneau’s wearable art pageant shrinks in age of political correctness and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Yukon ordeal

Alaska News February 20, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: New virus causing Chinese tourists to cancel trips to Alaska; Edie Grunwald named state director of Alaska’s Selective Service; State prepares for Anchorage moose survey with citizen help; New Palmer plow fights sidewalk ice with beet juice, molasses brine; 5 reasons you should visit Anchorage’s citywide job fair and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: HEADS UP: Turnagain Pass is closed; AST: Lanes expected to close on the Sterling Highway in Cooper Landing after semi slides into a ditch; More intense questioning in gold store triple murder trial; Cook Inlet setnetters eye buyback to ‘diffuse fish war,’ remain economically viable; Mat-Su community proposes management plan for popular recreation spot; Mat-Su community proposes management plan for popular recreation spot and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Yukon aims to sell renewable power to Skagway cruise ships and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Ice Road Plowed To Sleetmute and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Remains of Troubled Hiker Collected from Mountainside near McHugh Creek Trail; APD Arrests Female Stabbing Suspect at Old Seward and Scooter Avenue, Victim Expected to Survive; Wasilla Woman Drriving with Repeated Revoked License in Vehicle not Registered since 2007 Arrested in Big Lake and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: When the missing aren’t found, what happens next?; DOT holds public meeting for 2020-2023 draft of Alaska Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and more ->
 
 
 
 
Arctic Sounder: Olson sponsors bill to establish Ashley Johnson-Barr Day and more ->
 
 
 
 
Idaho State University: ISU Professor Finney co-authors study supporting theory earliest North American humans arrived by ocean route
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The snow trap

Alaska News February 19, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: 1 woman dead following Kenai shooting, her son charged with murder; Villages, tribal entities share in $95 million for housing; Mat-Su Borough Assembly hears heated public testimony on shooting range ordinance; An 80-pound dog was injured in a backyard brawl. Could a lynx be to blame?; Howl Couture fashion show features dogs on the catwalk, benefits Alaska Bully Rescue; Live updates: From record heat to record snow in the same day and more is on the way and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Anchorage police investigating a shooting near Russian Jack park; Iron Dog Day 3: Team #7 first to Nome, more teams scratch in dwindling Iron Dog field; Eagle River man well on his road to recover after moose attack; One Alaska, Our Future (all 4) and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Haines basketball team hitches ride with reality TV ‘Ghost Hunters’ while ferry system is down; Juneau’s paratransit service continues under a new name; A new fish processor is buoying King Cove’s fishermen. But now the town’s finances are sinking.; Alaska’s ferry shutdown adds steep costs for medical travel and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel’s First Marijuana Store, ALASKAbuds, Broken Into And Burglarized; Bethel’s Second Marijuana Store, Kusko Kush, Plans To Open In Early March; No Alcohol Sales Tax Means Funding For Bethel’s Community Action Grants Is Gone; Maurice Andrews Wins Kwethluk Sled Dog Race; State Awards LKSD $34 Million Grant To Build New School In Eek, But Overlooks Other Sites In Need and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Aniak Man Taken into Custody and Charged after Strangulation Incident; Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Training Aims to Educate, Ease Backlogs; Alaska National Guard’s Exercise Arctic Eagle 2020 kicks off and more ->
 
 
 
 
Capitol Hill Times: History Conference: ‘People, Politics and Places’ at The Seattle Public Library March 7
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Video: Sen. Donny Olson reveals what he really thinks of women leaders; Senator Hot Head: ‘Lives are in danger and I will be holding you accountable!’ And more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: On thin ice
 
 
 
 
By Amy Carney, Alaska State Library; February 2020 Artifact of the Month on Press Releases
The Sheldon Jackson Museum February Artifact of the Month is a pair of moccasins (SJ-II-X-164). The moccasins were donated to the museum in 1992 by Helen Waters who had received them originally from her aunt and uncle, a Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Adams.
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State: Devour Delicious Ice Cream When It’s Snowing In Alaska And Wild Scoops Will Reward You

Alaska News February 18, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage NAACP youth summit showcases black history, student activism; Students tell Alaska lawmakers their struggles with anxiety, depression and suicide; 25 Years of BP Teachers of Excellence: Dimond High gears up with $10K STEM grant; Volunteers, support needed at Food Bank of Alaska; Skeetawk chairlift construction about halfway done and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Smitty’s Cove needs cleaning up, and you can help; Board of fish considers expanding mandatory kill for northern pike; One Alaska, Our Future (1 of 4) and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Coronavirus shutters Southeast Alaska geoduck clam fishery and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Overdue Seward Snow Machiner Discovered Deceased near Bear Lake on the Kenai Peninsula; Statewide Alaska Poll Finds Republican Hunters and Fishers Support Roadless Rule; New Proposals would Protect Alaska’s Ferries, Chart New Course for AMHS and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: State Awards LKSD $34 Million Grant To Build New School In Eek, But Overlooks Other Sites In Need and more ->
 
 
 
 
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Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska official disputes EPA toxic chemical release analysis; Bookmobile: Bringing the library to outlying communities and more ->
 
 
 
 
Author: David Reamer | Histories of Anchorage, ADN: When does a newcomer become a ‘real Alaskan’? History shows it depends who you’re asking.
 
 
 
 
By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Bethel: Andrea Gusty carries on legacy of female Y-K Delta leaders in new CEO role
 
 
 
 
Alaska Highway News, The Canadian Press: Study finds ‘stunning’ lack of research into women’s heart health
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Seachange
 
 
 
 

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Alaska News February 17, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Inside the Gates: How music therapy helps service members, veterans and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APU to hold an Elizabeth Peratrovich Day Celebration; Alaska official disputes EPA toxic chemical release analysis and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: APD Investigating Shooting during Home Invasion, No Suspects Apprehended Despite Search; Sundogs, Light Pillars Enliven the Dog Days; Taking a Deep Dive into Alaska’s Record-Breaking Warm Year and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Children’s Trust: Do you know a Champion for Kids? (Interior & Northern Alaska)
 
 
 
 
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