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Alaska News December 12 & 13, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Seeking Justice: The women who vanished in Alaska in 2012; Alaska historian and UAF Professor Emeritus Terrence Cole passes away; End the Year With Cheer: Goody bags for seniors and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Juneau cruise activist goes global to create network focused on rethinking tourism and more ->

 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Police Officer Shoots Person Who Threatened Them With A Knife, According To Troopers and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Sci-Friday: Protecting the ecosystem from Alaska’s aquatic Invasive plant; ‘Not a snowball’s chance in the Senate’: AMIA on federal cannabis legalization House bill and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: AK #1 worst

Alaska News December 11, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: ‘She was a beautiful soul’: 12-year-old Shawna Evon’s murder remains unsolved nearly three decades later; Family members give thanks to Anchorage Pioneer Home staff; Nights of Lights: Keeping the holidays bright; Anchorage Festival of Lights will include fire show and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: New Ocean Alert app lets Alaskans share whale sightings with scientists and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Public Comment wanted on plans for new Interior Alaska law enforcement training area; National Weather Service replaces long running public access radar data webpage and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: Alaska entrepreneur brings diversity to the kitchen; Meet the northern shrike: Alaska’s rare carnivorous songbird and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Goodbye Duane
 
 
 
 
Fireside Books presents Shelf Awareness for Readers for Friday, December 11, 2020
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Hurricane Gulch Bridge Is One Of The Tallest Bridges In Alaska

Alaska’s News December 09 & 10, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: ‘This is not an acceptable human behavior’: Issue of missing, murdered Indigenous peoples only worsened by lack of data, advocates say; A surprising twist on what makes ice so slippery; End the Year with Cheer: Special delivery to the Alaska SPCA and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Wrongful death lawsuit against Juneau police officer in fatal shooting dropped; Dogs in hotel rooms and goats in the aviary: Haines’ pets get care during disaster and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Congressman Don Young’s Bill to Create Opportunities for Young People in the Fishing Industry Sails Through the House and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks man arrested and charged with numerous counts of sexual abuse of a minor; Fort Yukon man arrested for allegedly shooting at ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend; Fairbanks police close highway to investigate early morning shooting and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Big, four-headed volcano
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Fresh Baked Goodies At Alaska’s Portside Coffee Will Having You Waking Up Before The Sun Rises
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Cozy Up By The Wood Burning Fireplace In This Log Cabin On A Historic Alaskan Property
 
 
 
 

Alaska News December 08, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: 4 of 6 people charged in connection to murder of Seward man take plea deals; Metlakatla man arrested for murder; Online all the time, the state’s internet infrastructure is holding despite increased demand and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: In ‘A Tlingit Christmas Carol,’ Alaska Indigenous theater transforms holiday classic and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Poems For Bella Hammond; LKSD Delivering Meals Directly To Students’ Homes In Bethel and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program making plans, accepting applications for in-person 2021 Summer Bridge component and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbans News Webcenter 11: Pearl Harbor Day: Tragedy in Hawaii shaped Alaska’s place in history From the economy to infrastructure and even Statehood, WWII changed the way the world viewed Alaska. More ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Big losers
 
 
 
 
By Braden Keith, SwimSwam: Junior National Champion Lydia Jacoby Gives Texas Another Breaststroke Commit
 
 
 
 
By Lynn Elber / The Associated Press: ‘Big Sky’ producers recognize Native American criticism
 
 
 
 
By Bernadette Roe, Nicki Swift: The truth about Alaskan Bush People’s complicated history with the law

Alaska News December 07, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Hugging wall helps families embrace amid COVID-19; Live updates: Rain turned to snow, showers continue through Wednesday; End the Year with Cheer: Have some free time or a little extra cash? A nonprofit could use your help and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: LISTEN: Haines man describes rescue after landslide hits neighbors’ homes and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Governor Dunleavy Proclaims December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; Denali Opens All Portions of 1980 Park Additions to Snowmobiling for Traditional Activities and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska Monday Newsletter – Are some villages reaching herd immunity? A look at Kwethluk; Passings: Sen. Sullivan’s father Tom Sullivan and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: How fears die
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: These 9 Jaw Dropping Places In Alaska Are Some Of The Most Beautiful On Earth

Alaska News December 06, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Two firefighters injured battling house fire in Palmer; Driver crashes through Anchorage business storefront, steals merchandise; A Group of volcanoes on the Aleutian Chain may actually be one undiscovered giant volcano and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: In Haines, clean-up and search efforts happen in brief good-weather window; ‘Haines makes it happen’: At least one woman is back in her flooded home after outpouring of support and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Ketchikan Man Sentenced To 54 Months In Federal Prison; Man Shot by Bethel Police after Threatening with Two Axes, Investigation Continues; Fairbanks Man Sentenced to Twelve and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Heroin; Palmer Woman Arrested on Trespass Charges at Mat-Su Regional; Governor Dunleavy Declares 2020 December Southeast Storms a Disaster and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Michael R Dougherty, Anchorage Memories: Anchorage Pioneer Nellie Brown Nellie brown and her husband Jack first came to Anchorage in 1912, even before the railroad and tent city. A fascinating story.
 
 
 
 
By University of Alaska Fairbanks: Increased Heat From Arctic Rivers Is Melting Sea Ice in the Arctic Ocean and Warming the Atmosphere

Alaska News December 05, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: U-Haul dealer in Juneau collecting donations for Haines; Eagle River couple’s hiking trio brings unique presence to local trails and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Search and rescue teams in Haines still hopeful they’ll find missing residents alive; Post offices in Southwest Alaska villages closed for weeks because of COVID-19, delaying critical mail and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Respected Elder And Former Alaskan Territorial Guard Lived Life Of Laughter and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Alaska’s Islands Of The Four Mountains Could Be Single Giant Volcano; In Search of Cooler Waters, Marine Species Are Shifting Northward or Diving Deeper and more ->
 
 
 
 
In Mountain View, something sweet
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Roadkill
 
 
 
 

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By Kellen Brent Pierce, Anchorage Press: Athens’ Legal Timeline Revealed

Alaska News December 03 & 04, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: Live updates: Record-breaking rain hits Southeast Alaska; Free pop-up COVID-19 testing sites will be open in Anchorage starting Friday; Masks required at Alyeska as ski season opens soon; Alaskan homeschool students decorate ornaments for the National Christmas Tree display; Municipality to ask Anchorage Assembly to reallocate CARES Act funding and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Homeless Shelter Update: COVID-19 Adds To Stress and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: 18-Year-Old Wasilla Murder Suspect Refused to Participate in Arraignment Thursday; APD Identifies Tow Truck Driver Loading Impounded Vehicle Struck and Killed on DeBarr Sunday Morning; REDDI Call Snares Glennallen Driver on Felony Charges including Weapons, DUI and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Alaska Lieutenant Governor announces online voter registration system data exposure and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska Friday Newsletter – Recount day for House District 27, and all about the MRAK iPhone app
 
 
 
 
Fireside Books presents Shelf Awareness for Readers for Friday, December 4, 2020
 
 
 
 
By Carey Seward, Only In Your State Alaska: This Rare Phenomenon In Alaska Is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Make Your Winter Magical By Staying In Downtown Talkeetna In This Historic Alaskan Roadhouse
 
 
 
 

Alaska News December 02, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s Public Media: A star is born: The history behind Anchorage’s holiday star on the side of the mountain The ‘Army Star’ began in 1958 and continues to shine down on Anchorage; Tribes eye program to address missing Native Americans; Longtime Anchorage Christmas tree shop, Minnesota Bob’s, closes its doors; Night of Lights: Holiday lights and characters; Pet photographer uses his skills to raise money for charity and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Wind, rain batter Southeast Alaska as Craig officials warn against travel on landslide-prone road; Crews working to clean diesel spill in Northwest Arctic village water treatment plant and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks School Board postpones phase-in expansion for all grade levels; Fairbanks man sentenced to 12.5 years for meth, heroin trafficking and more ->
 
 
 
 
Suzanne Downing, Must Read Alaska Wednesday newsletter – Drag queens, CARES Act fun with funds, vouchers for Anchorage residents, and more
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Hungry Alaska
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Walk Through A Snowy Alaskan Wonderland To Get To A Frozen Waterfall On The Thunderbird Falls Trail

Alaska News December 01, 2020

KTUU Alaska’s News Source: 1 person dead and sections of the Seward Highway back open after 2 vehicle collisions; Protestors circle Anchorage City Hall as second ‘hunker down’ order looms; Healthy Living: Stroke Awareness, knowing the signs, symptoms and risks; Nights of Lights: An interactive map of light displays across Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Alaska Chief Justice Bolger to retire in June and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Pedestrian bridge installed over the Chena River as University Ave. project continues; UAF research into hibernating species yields clinical application and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Samantha Davenport, ADN: ‘An absolute powerhouse’: Short film tells the incredible survival tale of Ada Blackjack
 
 
By Randi Perlman, ADN: The legacy of an Alaska recycling icon
 
 

By Krysti Shallenberger Reporter, Audubon Magazine: On the Alaska Coast, Native Women Are Reviving a Cozy Traditio
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Peek Out At The Northern Lights From The Most Wished For Airbnb In Alaska