Anchorage Police Department: The July 4th Seward Highway Traffic Detail results are in!
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: 5 Fairbanks inmates convicted in 2017 prison riot
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Mat-Su crime prompts call for borough-funded policing
“My sense is that people want something done — and like, you know, most taxpayers, they want it done for free,” Sykes said. “And that’s not going to happen. I’ve assured people that it’s going to cost something.”
 
 
 
 
By Tegan Hanlon: Alaska officials want medical providers to pay back millions in Medicaid payments
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: Rising student loan interest rates, what will it mean for students
Going into effect this month, undergraduates who take out a loan with the federal government will see a 13 percent increase in interest rate compared to last year.
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: KRSA fails to halt pink salmon hatchery production in Prince William Sound
 
 
 
 
By Michelle Therriault Boots: This 17-year-old may be the youngest person ever to open a store in Alaska’s biggest mall
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Walker signs Alaska workplace smoking ban
 
 
 
 
By Steve Edwards: It’s midsummer, and the local farmers markets are hopping
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: Price, space push new homes to Mat-Su
 
 
 
 
By Jack Carney: Anchorage Assembly sends potential pot shop back to community council
 
 
 
 
By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press: Democratic candidate for U.S. House seat doesn’t live in Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Dave Leval: ABL fan’s favorite seat is left-field choice
 
 
 
 
By Christine Cunningham: Somewhere on Johnson Pass, a free lunch awaits
 
 
 
 
RRANN Nursing Camp Nursing Camp program at University of Alaska Anchorage focusing on educating Alaska Native and American Indian youth of Alaska interested in a nursing career.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Hardesty on Second-Line Maintenance Therapy for Ovarian Cancer
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: Seniors from fifty to ninety are getting up and getting fit at Anchorage Senior Activity Center.
 
 
 
 
By Julia O’Malley: Tell us what you remember about Alaska’s Blockbuster days
 
 
 
 
Edible Alaska: Making use of your fresh-grown root veggies
 
 
 
 
Moms Everyday Alaska Family Features: Memphis style ribs

Something fun!

 
 
 
 
By Kortnie Horazdovsky: POLICE: Victim of drive-by shooting was not a target, but make, model of her car may have been
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Man wanted by police for Anchorage shooting taken down by K9
 
 
 
 
By Jack Carney: DOT worker charged with indecent exposure while on the job
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: ‘Deadliest Catch’ co-star pleads guilty to sexual assault
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Toddler shot: How a ‘dirt bag’ helped Anchorage police crack the case
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Mom says son threatened with gun on the playground
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: STAR Alaska reports record crisis line calls thanks to #MeToo movement
That’s why they will hold a volunteer crisis line responder training in September. To sign up, fill out their volunteer form.
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: Former Rumrunners bouncer sentenced to 20 years for involvement in drug ring, money laundering crimes
 
 
 
 
By CBS News: Giant hogweed sends VA teen to hospital burn unit
Dan Coleman, the invasive plant and agricultural pest coordinator for Alaska’s Dept. of Natural Resources, says giant hogweed has only been documented at one site in Kake in Southeast. It was eradicated from that site.

“Giant hogweed is easily confused with cow parsnip, which is a native plant in Alaska and occurs throughout the state,” Coleman says. “The two plants have similar leaves and flowers, although, giant hogweed is going to much larger (10 to 15′ tall) with leaf and flower shape/structure differences.”
 
 
 
 
By Tegan Hanlon: After series of controversies, Iditarod adds four new board members
 
 
 
 
By Michelle Therriault Boots: Spenard boosters buy iconic, fought-over neon palm tree at auction
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Andrews: Photos: A black bear visits Valdez Senior Center
 
 
 
 
By John Thain: Public piano appears in downtown Anchorage
 
 
 
 
By Lynne Curry: An employee’s shoddy work came to light while she was on maternity leave. How should we proceed?
 
 
 
 
By Megan Mazurek: ‘Edible Alaska’ summer edition features wild rose recipes
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Downing Bill: Story Time with Aunt Phil: The Chilkoot Trail

By Michelle Therriault Boots: Soldotna man arrested on 41 charges stemming from vacation home burglaries
 
 
 
 
By Liz Thomas: APD seeks vehicle in Dimond-Minnesota shooting
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: After about $137,000 in fines, Anchorage considers new software to track employee safety training
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Hundreds of fish left to rot near Wasilla
 
 
 
 
By Kari Bustamante: Conflicts no more, Iditarod Trail Committee names new board members
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: Portion of Steep Creek Trail to close starting Monday
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Register by Sunday to vote in Alaska’s 2018 elections
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Homer police officer overwhelmed by community support
 
 
 
 
By Jack Carney: Mountain View community holds ‘Justice for Junior’ march against violence
While acknowledging the violence won’t end overnight both Perez and Lolesio said if nothing else they hope that people at least become more aware to help build a better community for the future.
 
 
 
 
Office of Governor Bill Walker: One Alaska Update July 16, 2018

By Devin Kelly: Longer 911 hold times, backlogs, officer delays: When Anchorage hires more cops, but not more support staff
 
 
 
 
By Charles Wohlforth: Amid a devastating crime wave, frontline drug workers see hope
 
 
 
 
By John Thompson: Sand Lake man says men cased his home on video
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: U.S. Congress passes firefighter cancer registry
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Eagle River hosts annual Bear Paw Festival parade
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: ASD moves sports, activities registration online
ANCHORAGE (KTUU) – Students and parents who want to register for Anchorage School District sports and activities will now have to do so online. The option opens up on July 19.
 
 
 
 
The Associated Press: Land-in-trust applications by Alaska tribes under review
 
 
 
 
By Dave Leval: Alabama man makes lawn journey to Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Marc Lester: Floating Campbell Creek: An Anchorage waterway draws drifters to a unique urban adventure Tubers, kayakers and rafters enjoy a different view of the city on warm summer days.

By Alex DeMarban: Shooting that injured an Anchorage toddler in her home was a case of road rage, according to charges
 
 
 
 
By Alex DeMarban: 18-year-old charged with involvement in Anchorage killing
 
 
 
 
By Zaz Hollander: Anchorage man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of woman, friend
Beier’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 26. He is being held without bail. The sentencing range is five to 99 years.
 
 
 
 
By Tegan Hanlon: Fish and Game kills 3 brown bears in area of fatal Eagle River mauling
 
 
 
 
By Liz Thomas: Fire tears through home in Hillside
 
 
 
 
By KTUU Staff: Man saved in Gastineau Channel water rescue
 
 
 
 
By Richard Mauer: Could a new study on suicide prediction lower Alaska’s suicide rate?
 
 
 
 
By Jack Carney: DOT cites budget cuts as main challenge in maintaining state roadway vegetation
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: Ever seen a young sockeye leaping through the water? There’s a study for that!
 
 
 
 
By Jennifer Summers: Group creates free reusable shopping bags
 
 
 
 
Calling All Artists!

The Alaska Run for Women is accepting artist submissions for the 2019 event. The selected artwork will appear on a variety of Alaska Run for Women promotional materials including posters, website, social media, and official AKRFW merchandise.

“The Alaska Run for Women Board of Directors receives many beautiful design submissions each year, and is always grateful for the generosity of our local artists,” says board member Kathy Wisthoff.

Volunteer artists interested in submitting a design will find entry details here. Submission deadline is August 15.
 
 
 
 
By Daybreak Staff: Mic Check in the Morning: John Cook
 
 
 
 
Moms Everyday Alaska: Modern day “Brady Bunch”
Blogger Stacey Daprile of PositivelyStacey.com sat down with MomsEveryday to talk about creating a blended family. Here’s her perspective and advice based on her own experiences.
 
 
 
 
South Anchorage Farmer’s Market: Summer on a Roll
 
 
 
 
By Julia O’Malley: Alaskana recipe: Halibut Olympia a little better than you remember

By Associated Press: Man suffers fatal cardiac arrest on national park hike
 
 
 
 
By Liz Thomas: APD’s ‘Midnight Sun’ op nets stolen guns, drugs, arrests
 
 
 
 
By Joe Vigil: Suspect wanted in alleged bus stop beating
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Feds: Ice accumulation likely in F/V Destination sinking
 
 
 
 
By Makayla Clark: Federal bill being introduced to improve sexual assault healthcare
 
 
 
 
By Erica Martinson: Don Young’s bill to revise Magnuson-Stevens fishing law passes U.S. House
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: ‘My dogs were the true heroes.’ Janssen honored for Iditarod selflessness
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Judge allows Alaska opioid lawsuit to proceed
 
 
 
 
By Richard Mauer: Will the U.S. Supreme Court cut Obamacare?
 
 
 
 
By Annie Zak: Alaska’s last 2 Blockbuster stores are closing, leaving just one in the U.S.
 
 
 
 
By Tracy Sinclaire: It starts with a story — Alaska author starts women’s writing retreat near Homer
 
 
 
 
By Courtney: The Mobile Restaurant In Alaska That Serves Grilled Cheese To Die For
 
 
 
 
By Maya Wilson: If you have eggs and tortillas, you’ve got the start of a supremely satisfying meal
 
 
 
 
Victoria Taylor’s epic ride on the MegaDrop Channel 2’s Victoria Taylor gives an interactive preview of just a few of the attractions at the 2018 Bear Paw Festival in Eagle River
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: National French fry day in Alaska
Thanks to viewers suggestions we have a roundup of some of the restaurants with the best and most unique French fries in the Anchorage:

49th State Brewery
Tommy’s Place
Burger Fi
International House of Hotdogs
That Wing Place
Bears Tooth
Arctic Roadrunner
Lucky Wishbone
Wee Bee’s
Long Branch Saloon
Humpys
Anchorage Alehouse
Kriner’s Burger and Pies
Kriner’s Diner
Table 6
Glacier Brewhouse

Restaurants across Alaska:

Noisy Goose in Palmer
Burger Bus in Kenai
Buckets in Soldotna
Last Frontier Brewing Company in Wasilla
Seaview Cafe in Hope Alaska
Burger Queen in Ketchikan
 
 
 
 
Moms Everyday Alaska Family Features: Cheesy flatbread pizza

By Michelle Theriault Boots: An Anchorage newborn was found abandoned in a cardboard box 32 years ago. Against the odds, he found his biological father. The ABC News program “20/20” will broadcast Tveidt’s story Friday. The show airs at 10 p.m. in Alaska.
 
 
 
 
By KTVA: JBER to receive first female commander Friday
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: Friends of Michael Soltis hold fundraiser to benefit his unborn daughter
 
 
 
 
By KTVA: Troopers name 2 dead in Cantwell Parks Highway crash
 
 
 
 
By Alex DeMarban: As troopers investigate, new details emerge in Seward Highway crash that killed motorcyclist
 
 
 
 
By Matt Tunseth Alaska Star: ‘Life is completely not normal’: Chugiak family’s life turned upside down by burglary
 
 
 
 
By Victoria Taylor: Mom of murder victim leads march ahead of scheduled hearing for accused killer
 
 
 
 
By KTVA: Teen violence education bears Bree Moore’s name
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Man in remote Alaska village arrested for attempted murder after shooting another man with a rifle
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Shop opens after closure of Bethel’s only liquor store
 
 
 
 
By Alex DeMarban: Coast Guard investigating after 2nd accident for new spill-response operator in Prince William Sound
 
 
 
 
By Daniel Kirby: Juneau pet cremator cited after remains of dead dogs eaten by bear

By Matt Tunseth: 20-year-old charged with third police assault since September after officer stuck by needle
 
 
 
 
By Zaz Hollander: ‘A good outcome’: Floatplane crashes near Ketchikan with only minor injuries to 11 aboard
 
 
 
 
By Zaz Hollander: NTSB: Locator beacon turned off on small plane that crashed, killing Salcha couple
 
 
 
 
By KTVA: $100K in damages in Mt. View Elementary playground fire
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: Tie votes, then a show of magnanimity: Ira Perman picked as interim West Anchorage assemblyman
 
 
 
 
By KTVA: No bids for Spenard Palm Tree
 
 
 
 
By Steve Meyer | Alaska guns & hunting: Old outdoors magazine brings back memories of Kenai River legend
 
 
 
 
By Laurel Downing Bill: Story Time with Aunt Phil: The Skagway Streetcar
 
 
 
 
By Mizelle Mayo: Artistic passions bring local artists to The Writer’s Block
 
 
 
 
By KTVA: Kikkan Randall diagnosed with breast cancer
 
 
Alaska’s Breast & Cervical Health Check program (BCHC)
Assists eligible women get breast and cervical health screenings. BCHC enrollees get free mammograms and pap tests. BCHC also pays for diagnostic tests when needed, and helps women get referred for financial support if they need treatment.
 
 
 
 
Moms Everyday Alaska Andrew Skipper: Decorating in small spaces

By Ariane Aramburo: Anchorage police need help finding missing person, Taylor Davis
 
 
 
 
By Michelle Theriault Boots: A scary phone scam targeting Anchorage residents involves fake kidnappings, ransom demands
 
 
 
 
By Isabelle Ross, KDLG News: Man denied boarding in Dillingham by PenAir tried to climb into airplane cargo hold
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: City settles with family of boy permanently injured in PE
 
 
 
 
Officers using new tool to help you know what happened after you call Dispatch
 
 
 
 
By Anna Rose MacArthur, KYUK: Far from Anchorage, where Cassandra Tinker was killed, her family cuts fish and grieves
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Anchorage attorney faces discrimination complaint while defending faith-based homeless shelter
 
 
 
 
By Michelle Therriault Boots: For some in Anchorage, it’s been the summer of airplane noise. But just wait until next year.
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: New app speeds up driveway permitting process in Mat-Su
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: After months of speculation, REI confirms move to midtown
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: DOC tests virtual reality as inmate training tool
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: ‘Somebody’s got to do it’: Anchorage Assembly members propose ban on plastic shopping bags
 
 
 
 
By Kortnie Horazdovsky: UPDATE: GCI restoring service after statewide outage
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: How to keep your personal info private on Facebook
 
 
 
 
By Lynne Curry: My employee is constantly on her cellphone at work. How can I rein her in without looking unfair?
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: A new hut with dramatic views rose up this summer in Alaska’s Hatcher Pass backcountry
 
 
 
 
By Eric Bowl: Seppala House saved from demolition in Nome, to turn into museum
 
 
 
 
Free Books Online for Alaskans of All Ages
 
 
 
 
Canneries, Cabins, Caches
By John B. Branson, historian for Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

I had always wanted to be a sailor and I really wanted to go to sea, in fact I longed to be on the boat. So inasmuch as all the canneries except Nakat operated their own ships to Alaska, I decided the best way to start would be to take a trip to Alaska, just get on a ship . . . Here again, I had to fib a little. I suddenly became 19 instead of 16. – Stan Tarrant

Digital: Download the entire book as a free .pdf.

 
 
 
 
By John Schandelmeier: At Bristol Bay, there’s a changing of the guard at the boatyard
 
 
 
 
By Amy Carney: July Artifact of the Month
 
 
 
 
By Jacob Resneck KTOO: Melted ice cream, dead dog, uneaten crab: Misery aboard the Alaska state ferry LeConte
 
 
 
 
By Julia O’Malley: How Alaska Eats: How to find fresh salmon and rule the sourdough pancake universe
 
 
 
 
Moms Everyday Alaska Family Features: Grilled panzanella

By Chris Klint: Pilot survives plane crash near Knik Glacier
 
 
 
 
By Amy Bushatz For the Frontiersman: Trauma and Adoption: Palmer woman seeks community support
 
Community members who wish to donate items or other help can contact Baldwin through her Because of the Brave Facebook page or a Go Fund Me page she’s set-up for donations at GoFundMe.com/Baldwin-family-support.
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Scammers tell another Anchorage man they have his wife
 
 
 
 
By Alex DeMarban, Devin Kelly: Family questions fatal shooting of Copper Center man by troopers
 
 
 
 
By Devin Kelly: ‘A screeching halt’: Forest Fair crowds snarl traffic between Anchorage and Girdwood
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: Donning 37 medals, Special Olympics athletes welcomed home to Anchorage
 
 
 
 
By Annie Zak: After years of poor king salmon runs, renowned Kenai River sportfishing community adjusts “You cannot help but feel some guilt when people do come all the way up, spend a lot of money to come to Alaska to fish the famous Kenai River and they can’t catch a king,” one business owner said.
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: State economist: Alaska’s still in a recession