KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Caught on camera: Two women caught tearing down lost dog posters; Program aims to make professional counseling more accessible to those who are struggling and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Sitka team conducts necropsy on dead humpback
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Air National Guard to receive four additional KC-135 Stratotankers at Eielson AFB; Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Tsunami Preparedness Week; This Day In Alaska History March 22nd, 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Conor Killmurray, Targeted Oncology: Niraparib/Bevacizumab Combo Continues to Show Prolonged PFS in Patients With Advanced Ovarian Cancer
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Hurricane Gulch Bridge Is One Of The Tallest Bridges In Alaska

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Community members, representatives push for expanded cell phone service in Turnagain Pass; Troopers seize $30k worth of drugs from woman in Ketchikan and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: ‘Herring Protectors’ gather at Sitka’s courthouse as commercial fishery gears up; Alaska cruise cancellations pile up even as lines plan return to North America this summer and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: UAF’s Unmanned Aircraft and Research Highlighted for Alaska Senate; This Day In AlaskaHistory March 21st, 1913 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: REWARD $7,500: Troopers investigate the disappearance of Willis Derendoff as a homicide and more ->
8/17/20 69-year-old Frank Minano’s truck was abandoned near the Old Nenana Highway; extensive searches did not locate Minano.
8/17/20 John McCelland, 61, went missing, his travel direction unknown.
8/20/20 Debbie Nictune, 59, was last seen at the Northward Apartment building on Noble Street.
8/28/20 Doren Sanford, 35, was visiting Fairbanks in search of his dog when he mysteriously disappeared.
10/9/20 Julia Rice, 17, was last seen leaving her foster parent’s house on Peridot Road in North Pole
11/13/20 Willis Derendoff, 34, was visiting from Huslia, staying at the Extended Stay Hotel, and later became missing.
1/9/21 Steven Hjelm, 54, was last seen leaving his sister’s house on 16th Avenue, walking towards a corner store on South Cushman.
If you have any information on Willis Derendoff or any other missing person, you are asked to contact the Fairbanks Police Department at (907) 450-6500 or the Alaska State Troopers (907) 451-5100. Tips can remain anonymous.

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Teachers at Chester Valley Elementary get creative to help keep kids motivated to learn; Sled dog artwork being auctioned off to raise money for the Anchorage Mushing District and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: US House passes domestic violence bill with program expanding tribal powers in 5 Alaska villages and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: 1985 Libby Riddles Wins the Iditarod; Melting Glaciers Contribute to Alaska Earthquakes and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: “Good Time Girls” and the development of early Fairbanks; Amazon opens furthest north air gateway in Fairbanks and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Birds and Mountain Snow
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Snowy Blue Lake Road
 
 
 
 

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: ‘It’s a tough little bridge’: DOT says Eklutna overpass won’t fall, still seeking driver who cracked it and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Kiana’s boys basketball team needed one more for a full squad. An 8th grade girl volunteered. More ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History March 19th, 1963 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: In-person jury trial concludes in Nenana, signifying return to normalcy and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Newest field guide highlights the state of snow in Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Editor, Must Read Alaska: Friday Newsletter – Chinese in Anchorage giving U.S. a piece of their mind
Gail Phillips, former speaker of Alaska House, gravely ill
The second woman to become Alaska House Speaker (Ramona Barnes was the first) is gravely ill and her family has gathered for final farewells in Anchorage. Phillips, born in Juneau, raised in Nome, is Alaskan through and through and was very influential in Alaska history. She is just an amazing person and her life has been extraordinary. We’ll fill you in on more details soon, but say a prayer for the Phillips family.
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: This Is What Alaska Looked Like 100 Years Ago… It May Surprise You
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Travel Along The Sweeping Cook Inlet When You Hike Alaska’s Gull Rock Trail

KYUK, Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Body Of 15-Year-Old Girl Found On Tundra and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’ News Source: Victoria Hardwick claims the Red Lantern Award, last musher to cross the finish line; Family sues Kodiak Island Borough School District over coach accused of sexual abuse; Inside the Gates: Fort Wainwright to receive share of $1.1 billion to improve housing for soldiers; New law requiring use of engine cut-off switches goes into effect in April and more->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Point Baker woman co-produces film on Prince of Wales logging; Interest in kelp farming is on the rise in Alaska, but the infrastructure is still catching up; Alaska Senate Finance Committee starts to hear public testimony on proposed state budget; Pen pal program encourages Alaska Native youth and elders to share stories between generations and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Nunapitchuk Shooter/Escapee Charged with Attempted Murder and is in Custody; Scammon Bay Man Taken into Custody after Shooting Another in the Thigh during Argument Tuesday; Multi-Agency Taskforce Arrests 41 Fugitives; This Day In Alaska History, March 17th, 1912 & March 18th, 1918 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks professor invents wristband to help reduce spread of disease and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Ken Picard, Seven Days: Bottom Line: Slammed by COVID-19, Women’s Pant Maker SheFly Is Back and Raring to Go
In the summer of 2016, while she was working as a guide on the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska, women’s bum rap in trousers hit home for Edwards. Spending eight to 12 hours a day on the ice, she was seriously disadvantaged compared to her male colleagues, who could easily wee at will without baring too much.
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff Sitka Nature: Gusty Winds and Rough Waters
 
 
Matt Goff Sitka Nature: Keeping Your Head Still
 
 
Matt Goff Sitka Nature: Mid-March Birds

Fairbanks Daily New-Miner: Olga Katherine Torkelsen Alexander “Katie” Hurley
 
 
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Susan I. Strunka 1941 – 2021
 
 
 
 
KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Sidelined Fairbanks police detective says he’s a victim of workplace retaliation; ‘My goals right now are to just listen’: Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson begins interim leadership role at Alaska’s largest tribal health organization and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Attorney General Taylor says ending Alaska’s leading status in sex crimes is priority; ‘Let’s end this charade,’ Wasilla lawmaker says before removing his mask on the House floor; Bartlett Regional Hospital cited for infection control issues and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Under New Guidelines, Fully Vaccinated People May Gather Maskless In Groups Of 10 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Troopers Investigating Circumstances of North Pole Burn Victim; This Day In Alaska History March 16th, 1915 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man arrested during drug bust
 
 
 
 
By Jeff Chen, Alaska Public Media: New report shines light on Alaska’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
 
 
By Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media: Sexual assault survivors advocate for change in Nome and statewide | Alaska Insight
Sexual assault survivor resources:

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Standing Together Against Rape (STAR): 276-7273

Abused Women’s Aid In Crisis (AWAIC): 272-0100

Crisis Text: 741 741

RAINN live chat: www.rainn.org
 
 
 
 
David James, ADN: The true stories of 12 notorious Alaska murder cases makes for a chilling, but gripping read
 
 
 
 
By James ‘Dr. Fermento’ Roberts, Press: Sarah Perez’s ‘Pink Boots Society’ chapter shapes the women’s beer scene in Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Matt Preprost, Alaska Higway News: Spark women’s conference set for May
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff Sitka Nature: Gulls and a New Year Bird
 
 
 
 
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life. While we continue to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, please take proper precautions or add them to your bucket list to see at a later date. If you know of a local business that could use some extra support during these times, please nominate them here: onlyinyourstate.com/nominate
 
 
Some pictures look more 1940’s…
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied across the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s.
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: 10 Rare Photos Taken In Alaska During The Great Depression

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Sullivan: Navy considering reopening base in Adak; Riley’s Workshop: 11-year-old Kodiak boy passes pandemic time by making how-to woodworking videos and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Dallas Seavey wins 5th Iditarod and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: On This Day In Alaska History March 15th, 1916 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Anchorage Press: Houston marijuana business owners charged with using non permitted pesticides and more ->

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Iditarod 2021 Blog: Mille Porsild pushes through Finger Lake, holding onto 4th spot and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: ‘We got us a dog race’: Iditarod neck-and-neck-and-neck as leaders push toward finish and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Legislators to introduce bill preserving access to DMV; This Day In Alaska History March 14th, 1917 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Shop owner sentenced for faking Alaska Native carvings and more ->

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: ‘How they perform the best’: Iditarod veterinarians keep teams healthy on the trail; Iditarod 2021 Blog: Two veteran mushers scratch from this year’s race and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson to head Alaska Native health consortium; Without the Alaska Moose Federation, roadkill salvage falls to charities and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Woman Arrested For Killing Her 2-Year-Old Daughter; Grant Plane Damaged In Chevak Incident and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native ews: Legislators to introduce bill preserving access to DMV; Snow is the state of Alaska – Alaska Native News; This Day In Alaska History March 13th, 1918 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Ashley Johnson-Barr Day: Senate pays tribute on what would’ve been her 13th birthday; Mongolian Ice Carver Lkhagvadorj “George” Dorjsuren returns to Fairbanks; Borough mayor presents plan for public participation in budget process and more ->

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Iditarod musher Victoria Hardwick makes it to McGrath thanks to trail markers, snowshoes and duct tape; Iditarod 2021 Blog: First musher checks in to McGrath heading south and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: State sells its 2 fast ferries for just over $5M; Alaska’s pandemic housing boom driven by interest rates, tight inventory and shifting attitudes and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Citizens And City Council Members Raise Concerns About Handling Of Rape Cases and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: This Day In Alaska History March 12th, 1914 and more ->
 
 
 
 
Sheldon Jackson Museum: March 2021 Artifact of the Month is Pair of Yup’ik Crampons
 
 
 
 
Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Channel Birds
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Seven Of The Largest National Parks Are In Alaska, And You Need To Visit Them All