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Alaska News April 07, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage grand jury indicts man accused of shooting at multiple officers in Dillingham; Fairbanks, Wasilla officials raise concerns with proposal to allow ATVs, snowmachines on state roads and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Rare avalanche cascade shuts down Hatcher Pass Road for days; Alaska Senate bill would give juveniles with long prison sentences a chance at parole and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History April 7th, 1867 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Defense attorney files for new trial after alleging ‘improper invasion of jury deliberations’ and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Ryan Redington wins Kobuk 440 as only musher to complete entire course and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Secret season
 
 
 
 
The Nome Static, Transmission 683: April 2021
 
 
 
 
By Michael R Dougherty, Achorage Memories VIP: Anchorage Zoo Memories
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Hike To The Base of Tanalian Falls Along This Stunning Alaskan Trail On Lake Clark
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: 7 Unforgettable Road Trips To Take In Alaska Before You Die
 
 

Alaska News April 06, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Missing man found in snow cave atop Valdez Glacier; State provides some clarity on whether businesses can require their employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine; Governor nominates Col. James Cockrell as Public Safety Commissioner; The Alaska Zoo welcomes two wolverine cubs; A garden started in January gives a glimpse of what to look forward to come summer and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Saturday Market Postponed Until COVID-19 Cases Decline and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Governor Dunleavy Recognizes National Public Health Week; Troopers Take Armed Kasilof Man Wearing Body Armor and High on Meth into Custody Monday Night; Report: Alaska Cannot Mine its Way out of Fiscal Crisis; This Day In Alaska History April 6th, 1933 and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Ben Jones, Only In Your State Alaska: A Nature Lovers Definitive Guide To Alaska’s Natural Beauty – Parks, Beaches, Hikes And More!

Alaska News April 05, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: APD: Police investigate homicide near Campbell Park; Aleut Corporation discusses potential reopening of former base on Adak and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: ‘Like they had a plan’: Anchorage Costco customers share tales of raven thievery; Wrangell tribe helps keep thousands of pounds of toxic e-waste out of landfills; OBI Seafoods won’t be processing salmon at Southeast Alaska cannery this summer and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Hooper Bay Girls Win State 2A Basketball Championship and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History April 5th, 1824 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Monthly President’s Report
 
 
 
 
Our Third Thirds: The Elusiveness of Normal

Alaska News April 04, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Officials warn of human-triggered avalanches, advise caution and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Community land trust helps Sitka mom build a home of her own; A dozen mushers brave wind, snow and whiteout conditions as the Kobuk 440 kicks off and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Upholds Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms; This Day In Alaska History April 4th, 1911 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Spring melt means the risk of roof avalanches increases and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Michael S. Lockett, Juneau Empire: Local education advocate wins award for activism The award is the result of years of work on behalf of equity of education for Juneau’s children
 
 
 
 
Kathryn’s Report: de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, N4982U and Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, N2587M: Fatal accident occurred July 31, 2020 in Soldotna, Alaska
 
 
Kathryn’s Report: Landing Gear Not Configured: Grumman G-44 Widgeon, N91040; accident occurred April 30, 2020 at Anchorage-Merrill Field Airport (PAMR), Alaska
 
 
 
 

Alaska News April 03, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Alaska ferry breakdown leaves mother stranded after giving birth, teacher hitching a helicopter ride home after spring break; NTSB says wreckage in deadly Knik Glacier helicopter crash recovered, investigative teams en route to Alaska; Alaska attorney general sues various opioid manufacturers for alleged deceptive marketing practices; Anchorage School District rolls out massive summer school program and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: ‘We’re all in this together’: Tanana Chiefs donates vaccine doses to Eielson Air Force Base; ome Juneau elementary school students are going back to school 4 days a week; More than a year into the pandemic, St. Paul Island has its first case of COVID-19 and more ->
 
 
 
 
KUYK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: 3 Moose Bag Limit In Unit 18 Remainder; YKHC Asking Parents, Guardians To Preemptively Register 12-15-Year-Olds For COVID-19 Vaccine and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: White-Winged Crossbills and Yellow Snow; On This Day In Alaska History April 3rd, 1898 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Sole survivor of deadly helicopter crash now in ‘good’ condition, hospital says; Sole survivor of deadly helicopter crash now in ‘good’ condition, hospital says; $25k reward, massive citywide search planned for Fairbanks’ missing persons; Fairbanks Police inviting local artists to design new look for patrol vehicles; White House sends Easter surprise to remote Aleutian Islands community and more ->
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Alaska News April 02, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Anchorage man fears for his young daughter’s safety after lynx gets too close; ANTHC at-home HIV testing program aims to improve awareness, education in the state; Family of Anchorage man killed by police sues city and officers for wrongful death and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Skier survives avalanche in the crater of Mt. Edgecumbe near Sitka; New construction at Gustavus airport digs up old concerns about toxic chemicals; On one Anchorage city block, businesses that survived the winter look ahead and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel City Council Votes To Hire Investigator To Review City’s Handling Of Sexual Assault Cases; Akiak Remains Dry Following Special Election To Change Alcohol Law and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History April 2nd, 1967 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks community input needed, district shares highlights from superintendent candidate forum and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Pandemic brought record sales for canned salmon; The secrets of Alaska sled dogs’ amazing endurance; Federal order targets polar bear guides; OPINION: Tribal health organizations are the unsung heroes of Alaska’s COVID-19 response and vaccination and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Editor, Must Read Alaska: Friday Newsletter – Masks, mandates, and herd immunity in Alaska; Apr 2, 1942 — The aircraft carrier USS Hornet quietly motored out of San Francisco with Lt. Col. James Doolittle and his 16 Army B-25 Mitchell bombers on a bombing mission in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor four months earlier. The Tokyo Raid took place on April 18, 1942. Doolittle, the famed aviator, was raised in Nome. Catch up on your WWII history at this link. And more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Size matters
 
 
Craig Medred: Dying season
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Best Donuts In Alaska Are Sold From A Colorful Food Truck
 
 
 
 

Alaska News March 31 & April 01, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Inside the Gates: Soldier becomes first woman to serve in Alaska Army National Guard Infantry; Not one, but two roof avalanches caught on home security camera in Willow; Northern Edge military exercise returns to Alaska in May; US Department of Transportation offers about $47.5 million for a new Newtok airport and two other Alaskan airport projects; ‘Alaskan Nets’: A basketball documentary highlighting basketball culture and life in Metlakatla and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska-based artist launches magazine exploring relationships in the first year of COVID-19; Alaskans will soon need to dial 10 digits to make in-state calls; Ketchikan school board declines to release evaluation of superintendent accused of racism and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Over $1 Billion For Alaska Tribes In Federal Rescue Plan; Bethel Cultural Center Opens For First Fridays, Saturday Markets; Chevak Comets Will Play AK State Tournament This Weekend. Their Team Has Been Years In The Making. And more->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: CORRECTION: Victim Succumbs to Injuries Following Metlakatla Trailer Fire Tuesday; On This Day In Alaska History, March 31st, 1915 & April 1st, 1869 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Women’s History Month: ‘Mardy’ Murie, grandmother of conservation and first female UAF graduate; Skip to content 4° Fairbanks, AK News Weather Sports Livestream Contests Interior Wedding Showcase College Hoops Challenge Advertisement Alaska teen wins $180,000 college scholarship from Marines; Division of Forestry: Melting snow brings fire risk, burn permits required starting Thursday and more ->
 
 
 
 
Hakai Magazine: A Rising Tide Lifts All Fishers
 
 
 
 
The Bisouv: Salmon Sausage Market Competitive Insights with Global Outlook 2021-2027| Alaska Sausage Company, Salmon’s Meat Products, Maruha Nichiro, MacKnight
 
 
 
 
STORIES FROM NORTHERN CANADA AND ALASKA: Mollie Walsh—Husband Picker
 
 
 
 
Helen Hegener, Northern Lights Media: May-June, 2021 Alaskan History Magazine
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: Step Inside The Creepy, Abandoned Town Of Port Chatham In Alaska

Alaska News March 30, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: NTSB: Full recovery of helicopter wreckage ‘uncertain’ due to winter storm, snowfall; Work to ease Sterling Highway congestion starts this summer and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Canada’s border is still closed to nonessential travel, even if you’ve been vaccinated; In Wrangell, Kaats’litaan Dancers honor Vietnam Vets and more->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Alaska Disaster Law Is Vague. Here’s How That Left One Community Scrambling For Help. And more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History March 30th, 1867 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Anchorage Fire Department: 2018-2020 Report to the Community​​​ – ​​​​​​NEW!
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Folks Are Willing To Go Well Out Of Their Way For The Food At Creekbend Cafe In Alaska

Alaska News March 29, 2021

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: UPDATE: Billionaire dies in helicopter crash that took five lives near Knik Glacier; one survivor is in serious condition; WATCH: Recognizing Seward’s Day here in Alaska; ‘I will say that it was very real’: 3 APD officers compete in National Geographic reality show; Foster homes needed for service dogs in training and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: New ermine species found on Southeast Alaska island; FEMA approves funding for landslide mapping in Haines and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History March 29th, 1867; Piper Pilot Makes Forced Landing on Spenard Road, Suffers Minor Injuries; LifeMed Launched following call from Big Lake Man on his Way to Cabin and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska News March 28, 2021

Alaska State Troopers: A temporary flight restriction is currently in place by FAA from 1100 hrs 3/28 to 1100 hrs 3/29 near Knik Glacier for a recovery mission.
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Five dead in helicopter crash near Knik Glacier; one survivor in serious condition; One dead in Avalanche near Matanuska Glacier; Report suggests state spending due to child abuse in over $700 million annually; Army report calls for improving quality of life for soldiers in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
AlaskaNative News: This Day In Alaska History March 28th, 1898 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: MISSING IN ALASKA’S INTERIOR: Ernest Burggraf vanishes after leaving a late-night work shift; Healthy Living: ‘We’ve seen both sides of the coin,’ Anchorage family shares son’s story of having a heart transplant and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Helen Hegener: Sizeland’s Roadhouse A Mystery in Nenana