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Alaska News October 31, 2018

By Mary Simton: Glenn Highway reopened after fatal crash
 
 
 
 
By Beth Verge: UPDATE: ‘Armed and dangerous’ man taken into custody after police find one dead, two injured in Utqiaġvik
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Homicide victim’s mother: Confidential informant wasn’t warned his identity had been compromised
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: Potential jurors questioned about social media, SB91, knowledge of Grunwald case
 
 
 
 
By Shannon Ballard: Accused body dumper denied lower bail
 
 
 
 
By Rebecca Palsha: Looking at consent laws in a state with a troubling history of sexual assault
Online court records show that Custard’s husband posted her bail Monday.

Editor’s Note: Custard’s attorney Michael Moberly says that her name had been spelled incorrectly as Stefanie on the charging document and by police, and that the correct legal spelling is in fact Stephanie.
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: With cyber crimes against kids on the rise, APD urges parents to be proactive about digital safety
 
 
 
 
By JACOB MANN Frontiersman.com: Halloween Hallow among holiday events in the Valley
 
 
By Ariane Aramburo: Where to trick-or-treat around Anchorage on Halloween
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Minimum wage in Alaska to go up in January 2019
State labor officials announced Wednesday that the Alaska minimum wage would go from $9.84 to $9.89 starting on January 1, 2019.
 
 
 
 
By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska’s Energy Desk: Sen. Murkowski Talks Aviation, Climate Change In Bethel Visit
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: 3 dogs removed from car they lived in for months
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: Inside the Gates: Importance of the Propulsion Shop

Alaska News October 30, 2018

By Mary Simton: Suspect in custody after Midtown SWAT standoff
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: Former UAA student faces charges of making terroristic threats
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Alaska woman found dead in pretrial facility after spending just 3 days in jail
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: Homicide victim identified as confidential informant for APD’s VICE unit
 
 
By Beth Verge: Two charged in drug conspiracy related to killing of VICE informant
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: Vigil for synagogue shooting victims held in Anchorage
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: ‘He ran that race for a reason’: Breast cancer patient draws strength from lost son
 
 
 
 
By Gloria O’Neill: Remembering Bill Tsurnos: ‘Builder of men’ committed to powerful and meaningful change
 
 
 
 
By Julia Laude: Alaska sees first two transgender women elected to office
 
 
 
 
By Jill Burke: Kindergarten teacher shines in Anaktuvuk pass
 
 
By John Thompson: Head of the Class: Rebecca Haag
 
 
By Scott Gross: Daniella Riha named 2019 Alaska Teacher of the Year

Alaska News October 29, 2018

By Mary Simton: ‘Armed and dangerous’ Utqiagvik man wanted for questioning in shooting
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Suspect, witnesses sought in APD Training Center shooting
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Former UAA student arrested for alleged school shooting threats
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: 2 women hurt in overnight Mountain View shooting
 
 
 
 
By Daniella Rivera: 15 judges up for retention statewide: Here’s how you can learn about them
 
 
 
 
By Dave Leval: Filipino veterans honored for actions in WWII
 
 
 
 
Office of Governor Bill Walker One Alaska Update October 29, 2018
 
 
 
 
By Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Flag not lowered?
 
 
 
 
By Zach D. Roberts: Lady Parts Justice’s Lizz Winstead talks the Golden Probes
In states like Alaska women might need to fly to several hours to get help if they live in the remote villages and in Texas the drive can be hours.
 
 
 
 
OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB): Joe Heath’s New Book “The Trip of a Lifetime: Through the Eyes of the Trailer” Tells of a Life-Changing Journey Filled With Admonishment and Humor
Author Heath shows an adventure filled with insight taken from life’s overwhelming circumstances: “It was once said, ‘The road to hell is paved with good intentions.’ This humorous story is about traveling down that road. That road starts off as the Alaskan Highway in Fairbanks, Alaska, and winds up Highway 77 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Alaska News October 28, 2018

By Sean Maguire: APD: South High mother sexually abused multiple students
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: New medical exams required for Alaska federal firefighters
 
 
 
 
By KTVA Web Staff: Video captures Coast Guard rescue of hiker following bear mauling
 
 
 
 
42nd Al Aska Shriner Classic kicks off for a cause The Al Aska Shriner Classic brings together the top high school football talent from across the state, but Channel 2s Patrick Enslow found out why the prep standouts aren’t the only ones benefiting from this game.

Alaska News October 27, 2018

By KTVA Web Staff: 42-year-old woman arrested in connection to ‘inappropriate actions’ with South High students
Anchorage police are asking anyone with information about this case or those who believe they may have been a victim, to call non-emergency dispatch at 311.

There are resources available for victims of sexual abuse in Alaska, including STAR and the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
 
 
 
 
By Manny Creech: Police say missing person case is now a death investigation
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: Women now fastest-growing hunting demographic
 
 
 
 
By Angela Krenzien: Computer glitch affecting public comments for Chugach forest management plan
People who want to voice their opinion and avoid the website, can send or deliver written comments to:

Chugach National Forest’s Supervisor’s Office
Attn: Draft Land Management Plan
161 East 1st Avenue, Door 8
Anchorage, AK 99501

Comments can be faxed to 907-743-9476.
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Spruce beetle outbreak spreads as experts advise tackling the problem now
 
 
 
 
By JACOB MANN Frontiersman.com: HOMECOMING: Portugal. the Man performing first Alaska concerts since winning Grammy
 
 
By Manny Creech: Portugal. The Man to headline suicide prevention benefit concert
 
 
 
 
By John Thompson: Mic Check in the Morning: ‘Playhouse Creatures’ opens at UAA

Alaska News October 26, 2018

By Leroy Polk: 2-year-old killed inside burning car, after it caught fire in Wasilla
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: ‘Inappropriate actions of a sexual nature’ with South High students; APD investigates
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: ‘Gang-related’ pictures allowed as evidence in Dominic Johnson murder trial
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: Anchorage celebrates African American Soldiers’ Contribution to Building the Alaska Highway Day
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: The city has a plan to end homelessness, but are Anchorage citizens ready to be the solution?
A public hearing on the proposed budget is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Loussac Library Assembly Chambers.

The assembly will vote on the budget Nov. 20.
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: Anchorage dogs trained to sniff out breast cancer
 
 
 
 
By Dave Goldman: Alaska Special Olympians prepare for global competition
 
 
 
 
Julia O’Malley How Alaska Eats -> How Alaska eats: Pumpkin it up with enchiladas and muffins + is our Mexi-Korean restaurant any good?
 
 
 
 
KYUK Anna Rose Macarthur: Call In With Questions For Live AK House Candidate Debate On Oct. 30

Alaska News October 25, 2018

By Manny Creech: Man arrested for hitting girlfriend in the head with a hammer
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: 1 arrested, 1 killed after car crashed, sank into Anchorage’s Lake Hood
The incident began early Saturday morning after 1 a.m. Maintenance personnel heard a car revving its engine on a runway near Lake Hood, followed by a splash as the car drive into the lake.
 
 
 
 
By Daniel Kirby: Federal judge dismisses Fairbanks Four civil rights lawsuit
 
 
 
 
By Angela Krenzien: Alaska syphilis outbreak is worst in 4 decades, says DHSS
 
 
 
 
By Derek Minemyer: The cost of keeping the Anchorage Landfill in operation
 
 
 
 
New Apartments in East Anchorage Cook Inlet Housing Authority unveils its newest apartment buildings in East Anchorage.
 
 
 
 
By Liz Raines: State establishes new review for insurance denials
 
 
 
 
By Dave Goldman: As the Seawolves’ newest recruit, UAA welcomes James’ gang

Alaska News October 24, 2018

By Leroy Polk: Anchorage police called to argument at Mush Inn; hours later, that argument turned into a stabbing
 
 
 
 
By Rebecca Palsha: Archdiocese of Anchorage reviewing sexual misconduct allegations over past 50 years
In August, Etienne responded to investigations into Pennsylvania’s Archdiocese, saying that his Archdiocese had changed procedures over the years, and notifies law enforcement first in any case of allegations.
 
 
 
 
By Jill Burke: Fired APD lieutenant takes the stand in suit against the city
 
 
 
 
By Manny Creech: Man faces 99 years for attempted murder of APD officer
Lelilio’s sentencing is scheduled for February 21, 2019. He faces a maximum sentence of 99 years in prison for attempted murder and a maximum of five years in prison for each of the assault and felon in possession charges.

He will be held without bail until sentencing.
 
 
 
 
By Lauren Maxwell: City disposes of unclaimed items from cleaned-up homeless camps
 
 
 
 
By Heather Hintze: Downtown eateries struggle to balance compassion, right to refuse service to homeless
 
 
 
 
By Juan Montes, Kalinda Kindle: APD one step closer to moving into former downtown LIO building
Assembly member Amy Demboski spoke against approving the lease negotiations, saying the price tag was too high for a lease.

“This administration is going ahead and saying ‘Go ahead and take 2.3 million dollars out of your operating budget,'” Demboski said. “From a fiscal perspective, if you are really wanting to buy that building, buy the dang building.”
 
 
 
 
By Richard Mauer: What can Walker do with all his contributions?
The law on refunding money says it can be pro-rated among contributors. Suppose that only turns out to 10 cents on the dollar, Heckendorn hypothesized, would it be as fair to give a billionaire 10 percent of a $1,000 contribution to Walker and his lieutenant governor as it would to return money to a pensioner who forked over $50? Could those contributors even be tracked down, and would they accept a return of their money?

To avoid those complications, Walker may just use the money and already purchased television time to thank supporters, Heckendorn said.
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: No family, no money: Mother seeks compensation for daughter’s tragic death
“When people lose a job there’s millions,” Burke said. “If she lost her arm there’d be a huge payout and yet death in this state, and most states in the union, there is zero dollars given to the person. It’s not that we want money, we want the state to say, this person was valuable.”

Burke and her attorney Kevin Dougherty filed their court papers against Criterion General and Alaska USA Federal Credit Union in early September. They anticipate a hearing sometime in 2019.
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Anchorage-area communities explore new cemetery options
 
 
 
 
By Anna Rose MacArthur: Toksook Bay Will Be First Community Counted In 2020 U.S. Census
 
 
 
 
By Leroy Polk: Direct flights from Alaska to China to be reality by 2019, officials announce
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By Liz Raines: Survey: Anchorage residents want smaller homes closer to downtown

Alaska News October 22, 2018

By Sean Maguire: Prominent Alaskan businessman Barney Gottstein dead at 92
 
 
 
 
By Mary Simton: Married man accused of sexual relationship with teen charged
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Road rage driver avoids jail time for pointing BB gun
The second driver videotaped the encounter. The video showed Holder standing outside her vehicle holding what appeared to be a black semi-automatic handgun and pointing at the camera.

The second driver’s daughters told troopers they thought they were going to be shot.
 
 
 
 
By Associated Press: Military convoys plan return trips to Alaska bases
 
 
 
 
By Kalinda Kindle: With early voting starting Monday, local groups seek to increase voter turnout numbers
 
 
 
 
By Steve Quinn: Juneau voters to put 3 freshmen into Legislature
 
 
 
 
Office of Governor Bill Walker One Alaska Update October 22, 2018
 
 
 
 
By Isabelle Ross: Through digital storytelling, Bristol Bay students uncover the NN Cannery’s history

Alaska News October 21, 2018

By Sean Maguire: Seal hunters found safe near Newtok after using moss to stay dry
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Palau national sentenced to 11 years in prison for May carjacking
 
 
 
 
By Scott Gross: School Board selects new member from field of 32
 
 
 
 
By Chris Klint: Glenn Highway crash leaves semi trailer in Matanuska River
 
 
 
 
By Sean Maguire: Division of Elections still ‘processing’ the impact of Walker’s campaign suspension
 
 
 
 
By Cassie Schirm: Westchester Lagoon footbridge is coming down
 
 
 
 
By Jeff Bridges: Rage City Rollergirls kick off 11th season