Alaska News March 16, 2021

Fairbanks Daily New-Miner: Olga Katherine Torkelsen Alexander “Katie” Hurley
 
 
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Susan I. Strunka 1941 – 2021
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Sidelined Fairbanks police detective says he’s a victim of workplace retaliation; ‘My goals right now are to just listen’: Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson begins interim leadership role at Alaska’s largest tribal health organization and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Attorney General Taylor says ending Alaska’s leading status in sex crimes is priority; ‘Let’s end this charade,’ Wasilla lawmaker says before removing his mask on the House floor; Bartlett Regional Hospital cited for infection control issues and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Under New Guidelines, Fully Vaccinated People May Gather Maskless In Groups Of 10 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Troopers Investigating Circumstances of North Pole Burn Victim; This Day In Alaska History March 16th, 1915 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man arrested during drug bust
 
 
 
 
By Jeff Chen, Alaska Public Media: New report shines light on Alaska’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
 
 
By Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media: Sexual assault survivors advocate for change in Nome and statewide | Alaska Insight
Sexual assault survivor resources:

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Standing Together Against Rape (STAR): 276-7273

Abused Women’s Aid In Crisis (AWAIC): 272-0100

Crisis Text: 741 741

RAINN live chat: www.rainn.org
 
 
 
 
David James, ADN: The true stories of 12 notorious Alaska murder cases makes for a chilling, but gripping read
 
 
 
 
By James ‘Dr. Fermento’ Roberts, Press: Sarah Perez’s ‘Pink Boots Society’ chapter shapes the women’s beer scene in Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Matt Preprost, Alaska Higway News: Spark women’s conference set for May
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff Sitka Nature: Gulls and a New Year Bird
 
 
 
 
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Some pictures look more 1940’s…
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied across the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s.

By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: 10 Rare Photos Taken In Alaska During The Great Depression

Alaska News March, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Sullivan: Navy considering reopening base in Adak; Riley’s Workshop: 11-year-old Kodiak boy passes pandemic time by making how-to woodworking videos and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Dallas Seavey wins 5th Iditarod and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: On This Day In Alaska History March 15th, 1916 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Anchorage Press: Houston marijuana business owners charged with using non permitted pesticides and more ->

Alaska News March 14, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Iditarod 2021 Blog: Mille Porsild pushes through Finger Lake, holding onto 4th spot and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: ‘We got us a dog race’: Iditarod neck-and-neck-and-neck as leaders push toward finish and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Legislators to introduce bill preserving access to DMV; This Day In Alaska History March 14th, 1917 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Shop owner sentenced for faking Alaska Native carvings and more ->

Alaska News March 13, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: ‘How they perform the best’: Iditarod veterinarians keep teams healthy on the trail; Iditarod 2021 Blog: Two veteran mushers scratch from this year’s race and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson to head Alaska Native health consortium; Without the Alaska Moose Federation, roadkill salvage falls to charities and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Woman Arrested For Killing Her 2-Year-Old Daughter; Grant Plane Damaged In Chevak Incident and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native ews: Legislators to introduce bill preserving access to DMV; Snow is the state of Alaska – Alaska Native News; This Day In Alaska History March 13th, 1918 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Ashley Johnson-Barr Day: Senate pays tribute on what would’ve been her 13th birthday; Mongolian Ice Carver Lkhagvadorj “George” Dorjsuren returns to Fairbanks; Borough mayor presents plan for public participation in budget process and more ->

Alaksa News March 12, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Iditarod musher Victoria Hardwick makes it to McGrath thanks to trail markers, snowshoes and duct tape; Iditarod 2021 Blog: First musher checks in to McGrath heading south and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: State sells its 2 fast ferries for just over $5M; Alaska’s pandemic housing boom driven by interest rates, tight inventory and shifting attitudes and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Citizens And City Council Members Raise Concerns About Handling Of Rape Cases and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History March 12th, 1914 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Sheldon Jackson Museum: March 2021 Artifact of the Month is Pair of Yup’ik Crampons
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Channel Birds
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Seven Of The Largest National Parks Are In Alaska, And You Need To Visit Them All

Alaska News March 11, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Iditarod 2021 Blog: Top 5 mushers are in Iditarod; Lawmakers claim labor department is trying to identify workplace safety whistleblowers and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Iditarod musher tests positive for COVID-19, withdrawn from race; Gov. Dunleavy withdraws order to split Alaska’s health and social services into separate departments; Top US and China diplomats to meet in Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: State Of Alaska Files Eminent Domain Action On Polk Property; Bethel City Council Takes A Stand Against Eminent Domain; City Of Bethel Wants To Demolish Former Yukon Lodge and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Eight-Year-Old Plucked from Skwentna River by Wildlife Trooper and Iditarod Volunteer; Kenai Spur Traffic Stop Nets Second DUI before Driver Serves Time for First One; This Day In Alaska History March 11th, 1942 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: “It’s a calling,” Fairbanks woman lands dream job as crime scene investigator and more ->
 
 
 
 
Our Third Thirds: Collateral Damage
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Locals place priority on solving homelessness Businesses listen and push for progress
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Acknowledging the pain
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Midday at the Channel, Evening Low Tide
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Solitaire and Raven
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Sitka Nature Show #231 – Connor Goff
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Squally Sunday
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Hike Into The Forest To Find This Hidden Frozen Waterfall In Alaska On The Cathedral Falls Trail

Alaska News March 10, 2021

KTUU, Alaska’s News Source: The federal government is prioritizing a review of Alaska’s use of CARES Act funds; Seward Highway rock work begins for the season and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Alaska’s News Source: Invasive mollusks hitch ride to Alaska on aquarium algae; Federal government extends public comment period for Arctic seal critical habitat and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK, Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: USAF Report: Jet Engine Oil System Malfunction Forced F-16 To Divert To Bethel and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Congressman Don Young Introduces the ANWR Act to Prohibit Executive Actions Harmful to Responsible Energy Development; This Day In Alaska History March 10th, 1920 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: A deeper look at Snow Carving at Ice Alaska in Fairbanks and more ->
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Surf at Sandy Beach
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Denali National Park In Alaska Was Just Named One Of The Most Dangerous Parks In The Country

Alaska News March 09, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Ice sculptures disgraced during Fur Rondy and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Iditarod musher Aliy Zirkle suffers concussion on trail, flown to Anchorage for care; Forest Service seeks to expand fight against invasive plants and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Fire Destroys Old Chevak School And Dream Of Future Community Center; Bethel Elder Esther Green To Receive UAF Meritorious Service Award; City Of Bethel And State Of Alaska At Odds Over Polk Road Land Seizure and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Willow Sex Offender Arrested as he Threatened his Victim with Knife; This Day In Alaska History March 9th, 1911 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: MISSING IN ALASKA’S INTERIOR: Doren Sanford disappears searching for lost dog; Supreme Court won’t get involved in Fairbanks Four case; Fairbanks city council changes course, confirms Ron Dupee as new Police Chief and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Burn, burn, burn
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Take In The Frozen Alaskan Mountain Scenery On The Easy Rodak Nature Loop
 
 
 
 
Michael R Dougherty, Anchoage Memoris VIP: Anchorage Fur Rondy Memories
 
 
 
 

Alaska News March 08, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage Votes: Here’s what to expect from the election in Anchorage; ‘A million different Pac-Men flying through the air gobbling up pathogens,’ The Alaska Club relying on emerging tech to fight COVID-19; New equipment helps Bean’s Cafe package and seal 2,300 meals per day; Iditarod 2021 Trail Tracker: Petit first to Finger Lake, “Dispatches from Dee Dee,” and a look at the leaderboard and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Klawock suspect Arrested on Weapons/Assault Charges after Kasaan Road Incident on Prince of Wales Island; Suspicious Person in Nikiski Busted on Burglary Charges; This Day In Alaska History March 8th, 1916 and more->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Troopers report officer involved shooting in Fairbanks Saturday night and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: One Of The Most-Photographed Lighthouses In The Country Is Right Here On The Alaska Coast
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Unique Flavors Of Alaska’s Wildland Chocolates Are So Good You’ll Devour Them In Seconds
 
 
 
 

Alaska News March 07, 2021

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Venerated Athabaskan Senator Doctor John Sackett has passed away at 76 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: 33rd Tour of Anchorage starts Sunday and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska senators skeptical over Dunleavy administration’s plan to privatize rural DMVs and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: On This Day In Alaska History March 7th, 1988 and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Late Afternoon Overcast
 
 
 
 
By Nancy Lord, Alaska Books: Seward author’s debut novel sings of a year in a small seaside Alaska town
 
 
 
 
The Canadian Press: Murder, but gentler: ‘Cozy’ mysteries a pandemic-era balm
 
 
 
 
By Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media: Recognizing women’s contributions in Alaska | Alaska Insight

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