Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Stone Soup Cafe hosts planting day at community garden; Fairbanks community walks for cancer awareness at 2022 Relay For Life and more ->
ADN: UAF scientist’s memoir encompasses climate study and her personal spiritual journey
By ADN: Here are 11 books that Alaska authors recommend or are excited to read this summer
Alaska News June 04, 2022
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History June 4th, 1741 and more ->
KINY: Juneau man sentenced to state prison for sex abuse of a minor; State Troopers fill in as impromptu-firefighters; Climber dies near the summit of Denali; Coast Guard accepts delivery of 49th Fast Response Cutter Douglas Denman and more ->
KFSK: Fire destroys Whale Pass cabins and more ->
KRBD: Biologists share tips for staying safe in Southeast Alaska bear territory and more ->
Anchorage Memories
Award-winning Young Adult Novel Selected for 2022 Alaska Reads program
Surviving Bear Island, Fairbanks author Paul Greci’s young adult wilderness tale, has been selected for the 2022 Alaska Reads program. Alaska Reads is a biennial statewide reading program that features a selected publication by a living Alaskan author. It seeks to build excitement around contemporary Alaskan authors and the stories they tell, through author talks, discussion groups, and other community events.
This year’s program is a partnership among Alaska Center for the Book, Alaska State Writer Heather Lende, the Alaska Library Association, Rasmuson Foundation, the Fairbanks Rotary Club, and Move Books. The initiative began in 2015 through the efforts of the late Frank Soos, 2015-17 Alaska State Writer Laureate. Lende, the current Alaska State Writer, led a selection committee to choose the 2022 book.
Surviving Bear Island is the riveting story of 14-year-old Tom and his father, who are capsized from their kayak into Prince William Sound. What follows is a harrowing 80-day experience for young Tom, as he struggles to survive after washing up on an island with a substantial bear presence.
Greci will make personal appearances in many Alaska schools and libraries in the fall of 2022 to introduce his book and lead discussions with readers. Information will be available at the Alaska Center for the Book website, as plans for author appearances and events are solidified.
Simple Living Alaska: Dip Net Fishing for Hooligan | Alaska’s Sardine
Alaska News June 02 & 03, 2022
Alaska News June 01, 2022
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Fairview residents say hit-and-run over the weekend highlights speeding issue; Officials warn of fire danger for Hillside residents; Kites fly above the park strip with a steady breeze and more ->
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: First 360-degree totem pole in Alaska was recently installed in Juneau and more ->
Alaska Native News: 82-Year-Old Northway Man Crashes at Alaska Highway Mile 1278; Alaska Army Guard rescues injured mountain biker in Cooper Landing; Temporary trail closures in the White Mountains National Recreation Area extended; This Day in History June 1st, 1909 and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Borough Parks and Rec Director receives national certification and more ->
KINY: Applications open for Fourth of July vendor permits and more ->
The Seward Journal: June 01 to June 07, 2022
Resurrection Bay Historical Society: Upcoming Activities
“Thursdays: Our History” program for June will get underway at 7 pm Thursday, June 16 in the community room of the Seward Community Library & Museum. Qutekcak tribal administrator Dolly Wiles will give an update about the Jesse Lee Home Cemetery project. The event is free and open to the public.
This year’s Summer Solstice Cemetery Tour will focus on the community’s pioneers. People will meet at 10:30 pm June 21 at the Legion Cemetery behind the Seward Chamber of Commerce office, where Lee Poleske and Sue McClure will lead participants on a tour through the Pioneer Cemetery.
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Challenge Alaska to host first SuperDraft Disabled Hockey Tournament
Challenge Alaska is bringing the first SuperDraft Disabled Hockey Tournament to the 49th State.
Warrior, Special and Sled Hockey players from across the country will meet in Anchorage Aug. 4-7 to compete in a round-robin style tournament. Each category allows players of different abilities an opportunity to play the sport they love.
Warrior hockey provides adaptive hockey for military veterans with disabilities. Sled hockey is meant for players sitting down in a sled and special hockey is for players who still play upright with physical or developmental disabilities.
The tournament is currently looking for players and sponsors. Get involved.
– Caitlin Weaver, The Alaska 100
Alaska News May 31, 2022
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History May 31st, 1977 and more ->
KINY: Tlingit & Haida to hold organizational job fair this weekend and more ->
KTOO: Alaska Public Garden’s Day at Jensen-Olson Arboretum Air date: Friday, May 27, 2022 — Lindy Ryan’s new novel: Throw Me to the Wolves. An Urban Retreat for writers and yoga enthusiasts. League of Women Voters workshop on running for public office
Alaska News May 30, 2022
Alaska News May 29, 2022
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Civilians rescue two adults, 7-month-old from plane crash; Alaska State Troopers recommend travelers create a “Safety Plan” before traveling this weekend and more ->
Alaska Naive News; This Day In Alaska History May 29th, 1943 and more ->
KUCB: Factory trawler runs aground near Unalaska airport runway and more ->
KTOO The Signal: May 27, 2022 / This week from The Signal
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman: 2022 Memorial Day activities scheduled across the Valley
Alaska News May 27 & 28, 2022
WWII Vet George Fox
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) honors Mike Livingston and Gertrude Svarny as “Alaskan of the Week”
KTUU Alska’s News Source: Anchorage man indicted on murder charges in January homicide case and more ->
KSTK: New commuter air service takes off in Wrangell and more ->
KUCB: Bird flu detected in red fox and eagles found dead in Unalaska and more ->
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Author raised in Juneau explores stories locals tell about the city’s early Asian immigrants; Remembering Reynaldo Caparas, Juneau’s DMV guy; Special prosecutor charges former Alaska attorney general nominee with sexual abuse of a minor; Major upgrade to Railbelt transmission lines could pave the way for more renewable energy and more ->
KINY: Juneau woman cited after alleging false kidnapping report and more ->
Craig Medred: Ultimate fish war
Lofty Minded in Alaska: Five-Acre Almanac: Back in the Garden
By Millie Spezialy, ADN: Letter: A well-deserved thank you
Bound for Nowhere: THE DRIVE FROM ALASKA THROUGH CANADA | Lost & Found EP. 15
Alaska News May 26, 2022
Alaska News May 25, 2022
KTOO Alaska’s Public Media: Haines artist and community leader pursues rare apprenticeship in Northwest Coast formline art; Meet the Sitkan behind the ‘crappy clarinet playing’ of Squidward Tentacles; State to transfer Telephone Hill to City and Borough of Juneau for redevelopment and more ->
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History May 25th 1799 and more ->
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: State Legislature passes Alaska Reads Act to strengthen childhood literacy and more ->
KSTK: Video app connects Wrangell students to classrooms worldwide and more ->
The Seward Journal: May 25 to May 31, 2022
KFSK: Charitable endowment pays out more grants to Petersburg projects and more ->