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Alaska News April 14-16, 2023

KTUU: 1 injured in homeless camp fire; Anchorage man sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexual assaults of 10 women; Anchorage Assembly members to vote on facial recognition ordinance at special meeting Tuesday; Spiral in the sky amazes Alaskans But just what was that strange swirl? And more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Eaglecrest general manager says this season’s labor shortage was most challenging to date; Judge throws out lawsuit accusing Alaska of mismanaging Yukon, Kuskokwim salmon fisheries and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Investigating the Interactions Between Sea Otters and Oyster Farms; Earth Day Activities at UAS-April 18-22; This Day in Alaskan History-April 14th, 1950; This Day in Alaskan History-April 15th, 1929; This Day in Alaskan History-April 16th 1959 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Polaris Building demolition begins A ceremony marked the official beginning to the demolition of the Polaris Building and more ->

 
 
 
 
KINY: The Alaska Native Heritage Center announces inaugural Community Recognition awards and more ->
 
 
 
 
KSTK: ADF&G predicts weak pink salmon harvest, tightens Chinook harvest restrictions and more ->
 
 
 
 

KFSK: Petersburg elementary school adopting new English/ language arts curriculum and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: In Ketchikan’s live action role-playing group Iron Sky, you can be anything you want to be; Ketchikan’s Borough Assembly to vote on vacation rental permitting and more ->
 
 
 
 
KUCB: GCI begins setting up for fiber internet in King Cove and Sand Point; UCSD inks contract for fiber internet for next school year and more ->

 
 
 
 

By Michael R Dougherty, Anchorage Memories: Anchorage Pioneers Do you remember Wolfe’s Department Store? You’re about to meet Anchorage Pioneer, Ray Wolfe.
 
 
 
 
Book review: A mountain misadventure grounds a larger story about climbing culture and risk-taking By Nancy Lord “Hidden Mountains: Survival and Reckoning After a Climb Gone Wrong”
 
 
 
 

Simple Living Alaska: Settling Into Our New Home with All the Critters | Running Water & Canned Food Storage
 
 
 
 
Alaska Granny: Cheap Foods Stock Up Buy Now Alaska Prices
 
 
Alaska Granny: Lend Me $100…Who Can You Count On SHTF

 
 

Alaska News April 13, 2023

KTUU: Gas leak forces evacuations of Lake Otis business district; Service High principal placed on administrative leave; Has Anchorage’s plastic bag ban worked?; Alaska Senate approves bill to spur housing development, levy taxes on unsafe buildings and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO: Juneau teachers limit their work to paid hours during contract negotiations and more ->

 
 
 
 

KYUK: Watch: A return to Cama-i ; Bethel Friends of Canines wins award for helping people keep their pets; 22-year-old Russian Mission man faces more than 100 years in prison due to accomplice liability and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaskan History-April 13th, 1913 and more ->

 
 
 
 
KINY: New hangar will make Nenana a base for drone cargo testing; Alaska Senate bill proposes more legal aid for domestic violence victims, others seeking help; UAS Faculty Forest Haven successfully defends dissertation on subsistence and settler colonialism in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 

KFSK: Forest Service asks Southeast Alaskans to help make 10-year Tongass National Forest plan and more ->
 
 
 
 

KRBD: Advisory board votes to keep book on relationships and sexuality in teen section of Ketchikan Public Library; Arrival of large cruise ships to Prince of Wales Island pushed to 2024 as Klawock port delays opening and more ->
 
 
 
 

KUCB: Some Thursday flights delayed, canceled in the Aleutian region following Kamchatka eruption and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Deltana Community Corporation conducts Facebook poll to determine community funding priorities and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fashion Pact: Adopt-A-Cat Shelter

 
 
 
 
PR Newswire: Wild Alaska Pollock to Be Named Official Whitefish of Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken

 
 
 
 
Craig Martelle: Spring has sprung, Alaska style
 
 

Alaska News April 05-12, 2023

Alaska Native News: Kenai Judge Sentences David Casey for Manslaughter in Death of Samuel Helmuth; One-thousand miles of Iditarod trail by bike; This Day in Alaskan History-April 12th, 1794 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Month of the Military Child event to recognize the sacrifices of military families in Interior Alaska;
 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Jessie Holmes wins Kobuk 440: ‘It made the Iditarod seem a little bit more like a vacation to me.’ And more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Pet arrives home, dog-tired, after Alaskan sea-ice odyssey; Hearing pushed back for Alaska illustrator on threat charge and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Seward Journal: April 12 to April 18, 2023
 
 
 
 

Resurrection Bay Historial Society: Local historian Lee Poleske will be featured presenter of the “Thursdays: Our History” program starting at 7 pm April 20 in the Library & Museum community room. He will will tell us more about the incredible Iditarod Trail in his program “Iditarod Facts and One Fable.”

 
 
 
 

KRBD: Ketchikan athletes bring home medals, set personal records at 2023 Traditional Games in Juneau; Ketchikan Public Library Advisory Board to take input on request to remove book on teen sexuality and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: Taylor Highway open to Eagle
 
 
 
 
By Nancy Lord, Book review: In ‘Compass Lines,’ a restless young man finds his way to home in Alaska

 
 
 
 

Senate Passes Murkowski, Schatz Resolution Recognizing Contributions of Native Women Bipartisan Senate Resolution Celebrates Native Women During National Women’s History Month
 
 
 
 

By Maria Galvez, JBER Public Affairs: A tale of two generations of women in combat aviation

 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Clearing the Path at the New Cabin | We Move In!
 
 

April 01-04, 2023

KTUU: Family of woman stabbed to death in 2018 reacts to killer accepting plea deal Cheri Ingram’s family spoke out after news of a plea agreement being reached in the murder case surrounding her 2018 stabbing death
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Deadly playground

 
 
 
 

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Travel: This teenager cycled from Alaska to Argentina
 
 
 
 

By Alaska Division of Forestry: New 349 acre fuel break provides fire crews safe holding line west of Delta Junction
 
 
 
 

#50: Spicing it up…

Hey there,

We’ve been thinking about spices. Beyond musings about growing our own saffron a few weeks ago, we’ve been thinking about the idea that for the most part, no matter where you might be in North America, many or most of the spices you use in your cooking come from elsewhere.
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Spring into…
Right this moment, there are six women writers in residency at Storyknife. Six women bringing words into the world from the quiet and safety of their own cabins. We can’t wait to read what they are creating!

To kick off the residency season, Founder Dana Stabenow is issuing a challenge to match the fellowship and travel scholarship funds that she donates each year. Storyknife fellowships are $5000 to support one writer while in residency. Dana also offers a $1000 scholarship to support the travel of one resident. If you’d like to read more about the other fellowships currently being offered you can check them out on Storyknife’s website.

If you’d like to sponsor a fellowship, please let me know at ehollowell@storyknife.org. Sponsors of a fellowship are encouraged to specify what kind of writer they’d like to support, name the fellowship, and when possible meet with their fellows. It’s a wonderful way to know that you’re making a difference in a woman writer’s life.

This April, Dana is challenging us to raise $6,000 to match her annual donation. A donation in April not only honors Storyknife’s Founder and her continued support but ALSO will support a woman writer putting her heart on the page.

If you’d like to dedicate your donation to Dana, or to anyone else who has positively impacted your life, please let us know on the donation form.

We’re very excited to kick off the year, planting the seeds of good writing that will undoubtedly blossom into good reading for all of us and a more joyful and hopeful world.
Support Women Writers in our April Fellowship Challenge
If you prefer to donate by check, please send your donation to Storyknife, PO BOX 75, Homer, AK 99603.

take care and stay safe,
Erin

 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Road Trippin’ 5,885 Miles For a New Tractor | Driving the Alaska Highway
 
 

Alaska News March 30-31, 2023

Alaska Native News: Palmer Woman Shot in Face, Assailant Shot in Leg in Self Defense by Third Person Wednesday Evening; New Method of Monitoring Shore Ice Could Improve Public Safety and more->

 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: North Slope villages will have new affordable housing and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Official News of The North Retraction regarding SEACC and SEACC United and more ->

 
 
 
 

KSTK: Wrangell health fair to return after 3-year hiatus and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Seward Journal March 29 to April 04, 2023

 
 
 
 
KRBD: Ketchikan PD investigates possible arson fire and more ->

 
 
 
 

KUCB: State investment and energy authorities show interest in Makushin Geothermal Project; A glimpse inside Unalaska’s new library: Valisa Higman’s artwork puts a local spin on classic fairy tales; Spring Festival debuts Saturday at Unalaska’s community center and more ->
 
 
 
 

Delta Wind: DES special education team is tops and more ->

 
 
 
 

April 1st, 1974

Residents of Sitka, Alaska were alarmed when the long-dormant volcano neighboring them, Mount Edgecumbe, suddenly began to belch out billows of black smoke. People spilled out of their homes onto the streets to gaze up at the volcano, terrified that it was active again and might soon erupt. Luckily it turned out that man, not nature, was responsible for the smoke. A local practical joker named Porky Bickar had flown hundreds of old tires into the volcano’s crater and then lit them on fire, all in a (successful) attempt to fool the city dwellers into believing that the volcano was stirring to life.

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By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Enjoy A Farm-To-Glass Brewing Experience At This Unique Brewery In Alaska
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Overlooked killers
 
 
 
 


South Anchorage Farmers’ Market APRIL 1, 2023

We promise no fools or tricks Saturday at Bells’ Nursery: Just the beauty of plants and the warmth of Bells Nursery
HOURS: 10am-3pm

Alaska News March 23-29, 2023

Craig Medred: Alaska B4UDie
 
 
 
 
UC San Diego: Study: Endometrial Cancer Treatment Has Significant Results The combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy showed a significant reduction in disease growth in patients with advanced endometrial cancer
Also participating are Alaska’s: Joanie Mayer Hope, Alaska Women’s Cancer are and Providence Alaska Cancer Center and more ->
 
 
 
 
JBER: Celebrating National Women’s History Month in the 3rd WingBy Maria Galvez 673rd ABW/PA
 
 
 
 
KBBI: ‘Ladies’ Fight Club:’ Homer Police Department teaches jiu-jitsu, situational awareness during women’s self-defense series and more ->

 
 
 
 
By Lucas Reilly, Mental Floss: Why Alaska Is Home to America’s Easternmost Point Breaking down a geographical technicality.
 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Adults-Only Island In Alaska Where You Can Enjoy Some Much-Needed Peace And Quiet
 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: From Winter to Spring | Preserving Garlic & Canning Spuds | Digging out the Bees

Alaska News March 20, 2023

KTUU: Alaska’s pricey housing market still limiting options for home buyers; Rosanne Cash performs at Atwood Concert Hall and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO: Fix the Permanent Fund dividend? There’s no shortage of ideas in the Alaska Legislature; As coastal erosion pulls rural Alaska communities into the sea, new research seeks solutions and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: This Day in Alaskan History-March 20th, 1985 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Lindsy Weaver honored nationally for contributions to Fairbanks afterschool programs
 
 
 
 

KINY: New legislation could clear up confusion surrounding e-bikes in Alaska; Biden-⁠Harris Administration provides communities resources to bolster resilience to wildfires in advance of 2023 fire season and more ->

 
 
 
 

KFSK: Assembly to review an ordinance to adjust the 2023 Budget and more ->

 
 
 
 

KUCB: As search continues for missing Unalaska woman, officials focus on area around her residence on Dutton Road and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fireside Books: A Q&A with Sabaa Tahir; Sabrina Orah Mark’s ‘Happily’ and more ->

 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Rest matters

 
 
 
 

Eat Your Words from Edible Alaska: #49: A Balancing Act ☀️
 
 
 
 

Alaska News March 15 – 19, 2023

KTUU: Heavy snow, high winds for Kenai Peninsula and Chugach Mountains Avalanche Warning for W. Chugach and Kenai Mountains and more ->

 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: 5.3 Quake Wakes up Kenai Peninsula Sunday Morning; Dozens descend upon Alaska to measure snow; This Day in Alaskan History-March 15th, 1916, This Day in Alaskan History-March 16th, 1915, This Day in Alaskan History-March 17th, 1912, This Day in Alaskan History-March 18th, 1918, This Day in Alaskan History-March 19th, 1963 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: 2023 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Live Blog Ryan Redington wins the 2023 Iditarod and more ->

 
 
 
 

The Arctic Sounder: Tikigaq girls repeat as 2A state basketball champs and more ->

 
 
 
 

KINY: Due to significantly low preseason forecasts, Alaska Department of Fish and Game closes Cook Inlet king salmon sport fishing and more ->
 
 
 
 

The Seward Journal March 15 to March 21, 2023

 
 
 
 

KUCB: New convenience store lets Unalaskans pick up snacks, pantry staples downtown and more ->
 
 
 
 

By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Sitka Nature Photojournal Updates for 2023-03-19

 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Big wild life
 
 
Craig Medred: Rabbit redux
 
 
Craig Medred: Know it alls
 
 
 
 

KINY: Clarity on Alaska Law and Mifepristone

 
 
 
 

By Helen Hegener, Northern Light Media: Old Photographs From the Alaska State Library Historical Collections
 
 
 
 
Simple Living Alaska: Let’s Get this Move On | Mystery Tracks & More Snow at the New Property
 
 

Alaska News March 12 & 13, 2023

KTUU: Anchorage opera ‘Missing’ triggers emotional celebration of Ashley Johnson-Barr Day ‘The story we need to tell; the women we must remember’;Anchorage School District has restrained or secluded students thousands of times since 2014 Numbers have declined and policy will be phased out following DOJ settlement and more ->
 
 
 
 
2023 Alaska wildfire outlook – dry again in Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
 
 
 
 
KTOO: Seaweed farming inspires high hopes in Alaska for economic and environmental benefits; Elizabeth Kudrin remembered as ‘great survivor’ of World War II and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: 19-year-old Hooper Bay Teen Charged with Arson and Murder for Friday Fire; Caribou have been using same Arctic calving grounds for 3,000 years; This Day in Alaskan History-March 13th, 1918; This Day in Alaskan History-March 12th, 1914; This Day in Alaska History-March 11th, 1942 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Biden administration approves Alaska’s Willow Project Final decision opens up 3 drilling sites for ConocoPhillips after separate decision to protect almost 16 million acres of state land from development and more ->
 
 
 
 

KINY: Kenai woman sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking and firearms possession and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Seward Journal March 08 to March 14, 2023
 
 
 
 

KUCB: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: local resources and information; New convenience store opens Monday at site of former Vy’s Cafe and more ->
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Iditarod meltdown
 
 
Craig Medred: Fish math
 
 
 
 

Simple Living Alaska: Hot Tent Winter Camping | Keeping Warm in the Mountains