Alaska News June 02, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Quarantine partners: Finding love in a pandemic; ‘Don’t delay’: Hospitals urge Alaskans to seek routine care and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Samaritan’s Purse delivers emergency field hospital to King Salmon; Fishing trawler discovers 86 coronavirus cases on board; Fishing restrictions on the Kenai Peninsula limit salmon fishing options and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: During summer without cruise ships, researchers will study fecal bacteria on Southeast Alaska beaches and more ->
 
 
 
 

Margaret A. DeMaioribus, KNOM Radio Mission: The Nome Static, Transmission 672: June 2020
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alyeska Pump Station #5 Employee Suffers Serious Bear Attack Friday; Three in Stebbins Held on Multiple Charges that Include Attempted Murder, Kidnapping and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: First wave of Fort Wainwright soldiers return from nine-month deployment to the Middle East; Fairbanks Firefighters train with boats for river rescues; Committee recommends CARES Act funding allocation in Fairbanks and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: More test kits, staff needed to meet demand, Maniilaq says and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Missing fish
 
 
 
 
Angela Gonzalez, Athabascan Woman Blog: Flora B. Johnson – Mother and Educator
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: This Haunted Brothel Museum In Alaska Is Not For The Faint Of Heart
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Tim Troll

Alaska News June 01, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Frontiers: Homer small businesses rely on Alaskans more than ever; Working moms call for Anchorage child care reform and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Governor says Alaska will keep reopening as state sees biggest daily spike in COVID-19 cases; 93rd running of Mount Marathon cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic; Cohousing during COVID-19: An Anchorage community sees risks and benefits and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Native Youth Olympics goes virtual for annual statewide competition and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Firearm-Wielding Man in Tok Jailed after being Subdued by Victims and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Eva Holland, Outside: The Frontier Couple Who Chose Death Over Life Apart
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Skepticism
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Craig Fleener lands role as chief of staff to Alaska Aerospace Defense brass
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Christina Whiting
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: 17 Incredible Trips In Alaska That Will Change Your Life

Alaska News May 31, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: LIST: What’s opening up around Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Two of Alaska’s largest seafood processors, merge salmon operations; Gardentalk – Don’t let your trees, plants, and veggies wilt and die of thirst and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Portraits of Alaska; Best Way to Save Young Wildlife: Leave Them Alone; Corps Seeks Federal Authorization for Port Expansion Project in Nome and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska’s growing economy: aquaculture; Fairbanks food bank distributes bags of food to community children over summer; Baby goats join yoga class for a little fun in the sun and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Masks unmasked
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: David McElroy

Alaska News May 30, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: ‘He is so missed and so loved’: Family, friends remember teen killed in Irwin Street homicide; Bean’s Cafe transitions from two emergency shelter locations to one and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Young rescuers first to help plane crash victims; Just do it responsibly” – visiting Kenai Peninsula after recent spike; Young gray whale still stranded in river but NOAA has a plan and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska to replace 14-day quarantine with testing, preferably in advance but also offered at airports and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Second Test Makes YKHC ‘Highly Confident’ Quinhagak Child Received False Positive COVID-19 Result and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: State CARES Act funds now available for Alaskan businesses; Following feedback from soldiers, Fort Wainwright implements quality of life improvements; Community businesses sponsor May No Child Go Hungry campaign and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Yael L. Maxwell, TCTMD: AHA: Increased Diabetes, CVD Risk for American Indians, Alaskan Natives
 
 
 
 
By Grennan Joseph Milliken, State of The Planet: Alaskan Coast at Risk of Catastrophic Landslide and Mega-Tsunami
 
 
 
 
By Craig Medred: COVID gamble
 
 
 
 

Alaska News May 29, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: WATCH: Berkowitz to address COVID-19 in Anchorage, approved ML&P sale; Anchorage to keep incoming traveler quarantine beyond June 2; ‘We ran out of guns’: Local owner says pawns are low, sales are up due to firearm purchases; Dealer says he can’t keep R-Pod trailers in stock and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Hospice collects drawings and letters for patients during pandemic; Technology has provided a big assist to Real Estate sales during Covid-19; Governor Dunleavy to make an announcement on the 14-day quarantine Friday – Here’s where we are now and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Canada extends cruise ship ban through October, leaving little hope for Alaska’s delayed cruise ship season; Wrangell doesn’t want cruise ships to dock until it knows port communities will be safe from COVID-19 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Forestry Plane With Four Aboard Crashes On Takeoff In Aniak; State Says Bethel Could Force Fili’s Pizza To Stop Curbside Alcohol Sales and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: One Dies, Two Injured in Thursday Morning Crash Between Mountain Village and St Marys; 21-Year-Old Cordova Man Drowns while Kayaking on Eyak Lake Early Thursday Morning; Troopers, Agencies Search for 89-Year-Old Man Missing Near Tok Cut-Off and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: National Purple Heart organization opens nominations for annual salute in New York; North Pole man charged with DUI after telling troopers he was kidnapped; Community food bank receives large donation of rolls, buns and pizza shells and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: 30 Hilariously Accurate Memes About Alaska
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: A Drone Flew High Above Alaska’s Turnagain Arm And Captured Something Truly Stunning
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: UA looks at consolidating UAS as funds grow scarce and more ->

Alaska News May 28, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage grant program to randomly select recipients; Need to take your stuff someplace? Some Anchorage thrift stores reopen and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Buildings threatened by large ice pack in Kotzebue; Anchorage lawsuit over port construction allowed to proceed; “It was really surreal for a long time” – life as a nurse during the pandemic; APU skier Hannah Halvorsen recognized for sportsmanship & inspiration and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska reports 13 new coronavirus cases, largest new case count for several weeks; This ecologist is crowdsourcing data from mushroom hunters in Swan Lake burn area; Gardentalk – How to plant your own pandemic potato plot and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Tarvarnauramken: The Meaning Behind the Song That Went Viral; AVEC To Unplug People From Power With More Than $200 In Past-Due Bills; Bethel To Receive $8.4 Million In CARES Act Funding, But Is Unsure On How To Spend It All and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: AMHS to Assist IFA With Temporary Ferry Service Between Ketchikan and Hollis; Intoxicated Fairbanks Driver Rolls with Child on Board, Awaits Arraignment nd more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks couples, wedding industry adapt to changes for summer 2020 season; Fairbanks City Council holds special meeting to approve 3 new paramedic staff and more->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Reds in peril
 
 
 
 
By Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Has Tucker Carlson ever visited a slime line in Western Alaska? And more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Sandhill Crane Migration Signals Spring Has Arrived In Interior Alaska
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Lawrence D. Weiss

Alaska News May 27, 2020

Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Former Rep. Bob Lynn, 1933-2020
 
 
 
 
KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Teen killed in Irwin Street homicide was trying to help another shooting victim; Municipality of Anchorage launches text service to help business owners; East High staff leave message for students with ‘couch choir’ and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Alaska ferry route suspended after ship’s mechanical failure; Task force on missing Native Americans resumes sessions; “People suffer alone and they don’t need to”: Mental health during COVID-19; Creating your own container garden and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: A convict broke Alaska’s quarantine after release from California prison. Then he tested positive for COVID-19.; How do Alaska leaders know it’s safe to reopen the economy? It’s all about data – but it’s complicated.; During pandemic, Ketchikan’s Little Free Pantry offers a way to exchange food without contact and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Finance Director Quits Amidst Rampant Turnover At City’s Finance Department and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska’s Fair Share Comes Out Swinging with Statewide Media Buy and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska State Troopers warn of hiking danger citing recent death; Fairbanks Community Food Bank spreads awareness during May No Child Go Hungry campaign; Cyber security concerns increase during COVID-19 pandemic and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: At last
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Why I sued the state over release of COVID-19 funds and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Spend The Weekend In This Colorful Tiny House On An Alaskan Mini Farm
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Linda Buckley

Alaska News May 26, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Inside the Gates: Remembering those who fought and died for freedom this Memorial Day; Fred Meyer partners with state to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing; Maintaining mental health while working from home and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Dive team rescues moose calf on Memorial Day; A bionic barista is making some non-conctact cups of joe! More ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media, Tegan Hanlon, Alaska’s Energy Desk – Anchorage: 6 tips from Alaska medical experts about minimizing your risk as the state reopens and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Construction Report: What drivers can expect around the Interior’s highways this summer and more ->
 
 
 
 

Matt Goff Sitka Nature Show: Sitka Nature Show #211- Lauren Bell
 
 
 
 

49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Natalie Dawson
 
 
 
 

By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: The 17 Most Amazing Reflecting Pools In Alaska That Will Give You A Magical Dose Of Eye Candy
 
 
 
 

Alaska News May 25, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Mat-Su district superintendent outlines what school could look like in the fall; Wasilla Krispy Kreme opens tomorrow; Frontiers: Seward businesses adapt to survive summer season without tourists; ‘Wash Your Hands Baby’: Juneau family creates COVID-19 music video and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Mayor signs emergency order allowing Anchorage to move to Phase 3; As Alaska opens up, mass shelters begin to close; Building Potato Towers and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Will fiber optic broadband make it to the Aleutians? Decision may depend on USDA grant; Subsistence hunting in Gambell suffering due to community fuel shortage; Bowhead whales are changing migration patterns, researchers say and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Homicide reported in Fairbanks, suspect in custody and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska: Ultimate Karens: Facebook group shames those who don’t wear masks in Anchorage and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Irods COVID survivor
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Laurel Andrews
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: 25 Things That Are Actually Really Frustrating About Living In Alaska

Alaska News May 24, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Memorial Day weekend camping anticipated to be busier than usual; Virtual event aims to support Alaska’s minority-owned businesses; Momma O’s to reopen with new owner July 1; Bear Paw Bar & Grill gets 2nd chance at 1st impression and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: APD investigating overnight Mountain View homicide; Alaska domestic violence calls increase during COVID-19, fear of isolation rises and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Municipalities weigh steps as budget gaps from vetoes remains; Red Dog Mine employees permitted to return to home communities; Construction on two Mendenhall Loop roundabouts begins soon and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Pebble’s Last-Minute Change of Plans a Classic “Bait and Switch” and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Plans to fix Alaska’s online budget tracker undetermined
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: The immigrants
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Sunset at Sage Beach
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Writing the Distance: Linda Schandelmeier

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