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Alaska News July 19, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Inside the Gates: JBER’s change of command continues; New UAA certificate program offers fast track into workforce and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Sunday is the deadline for voters to register to vote or update their registration for the 2020 Primary Election; Fish Creek is officially open for dipnetting; Fully Vested; police suit up for duty and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: After eight-hour rescue, Ketchikan Humane Society volunteers save seven kittens; Haines woman accused of a string of arsons while on hallucinogenic mushrooms and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Arctic Ocean Changes Driven by Sub-Arctic Seas
 
 
 
 

By Mary Kauffman, SitNews: New Lawsuit Argues That Alaska Officials May Not Mail Absentee Ballot Applications Only to Older Voters
 
 
 
 

By David James, ADN: New book of essays pays tribute to ‘Alaska’s public historian,’ Terrence Cole
 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 18, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Google says rejection of trooper recruitment ad came from misunderstanding; Law Enforcement Torch Run goes virtual in 2020 to support Special Olympics Alaska and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTUU: Alaska Zoo doing what it can to keep the gates open; GNAC suspends fall sports due to COVID-19 leaving UAA Volleyball & Cross-Country without seasons and more ->

 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: How Dr. Anne Zink and 5 other Alaska health experts manage COVID-19 risks in their daily lives; At least two Juneau bears seen rifling through unlocked vehicles in search of food; With no cruise ships in port, a longtime entertainer hits the grocery store and more ->
 
 
 
 

KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Report: Wrong Fuel Caused Forestry Plane Crash In Aniak; AC, Lions Club Food Bank Keep Up With Growing Demand From Pandemic; Grant Aviation Buys Ravn Planes To Meet YK Delta Demand Post-Pandemic and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: North Pole one step closer to receiving natural gas; Troopers investigating potential incident of fake police officer in Fairbanks; Gardening Tips: Fairbanks gardeners notice slow growth this year and more ->

 
 
 
 

By Craig Medred: The journo divide
 
 
 
 
By Tim Bradner, Alaskanomics’s Blog: Economy struggles amid pandemic
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 17, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Kenai Peninsula school district establishes back-to-school plan; State Fair fun continues, even without the fair; Portugal. The Man launches foundation highlighting human rights issues, Indigenous peoples and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Roadtrippin: Hot springs for every season, if you dare to make the trip and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Federal program offers a slice of the broadband spectrum to tribes and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel City Council Remembers David Berlin, Honors David Trantham Jr. and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Trooper Recruitment Advertisement Censored by Google/YouTube; Mcgrath Suspect Jailed on Domestic Violence Charges, Victim Medevaced to ANMC; Mcgrath Suspect Jailed on Domestic Violence Charges, Victim Medevaced to ANMC and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: LifeMed Alaska to build new hangar in Fairbanks; Relaxation, a perk of quarantine for returning Fort Wainwright soldiers and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Nina Kempel, Rasmuson Foundation: Alaska partnership to distribute $35 million of CARES Act funding to nonprofits
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Andromeda Romano-Lax: Forget goals. What?!
 
 
 
 
Revak Report – Absentee Ballot Information and School District Update
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: 13 Enchanting Spots In Alaska You Never Knew Existed

Alaska News July 16, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: ASD Virtual Program aims to help parents home-school and keep students part of school community; New resources show homeless services offered and what’s needed; Community policing by bicycle and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTUU: Public allowed in court hearing where a teen killed mother and sister; DOC reports an inmate death at the Anchorage Correctional Complex; For second straight night, Anchorage Assembly postpones vote on $22.5 M for homeless services locations; Dershowitz as law group’s keynote speaker faces backlash and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Sitka’s Baranov statue will come down, but it’s not going far’ and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Recent Alaska Death Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning; Alaskans Should Know the Health Risks When Harvesting Shellfish; BLM AFS Aircraft, Smokejumpers Working on New Fire Northwest of Circle; Three Bears Shoplifting Suspect Held without Bail after Found to have Large Amount of Drugs on His Person Wednesday; Troopers Use Suspect’s Ankle Monitor to Locate Stolen ATV in Wasilla; Car Thief Eludes Troopers on Glenn Highway with Two Minors Aboard Wednesday and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: The futurist
 
 
 
 
By Courtney, Only In Your State Alaska: The Awe-Inspiring Place In Alaska That Will Lead You Straight Into Another Country
 
 
 
 
By Vi Waghiyi, Veri di Suvero and Pamela Miller, The Cordova Times: Commentary: Alaska’s senators should reject dangerous nominee for key consumer safety role
 
 
 
 
By Grayson Haver Currin, The New York Times: After 43 Years, Mossy Kilcher’s Folk Songs for Alaska Get a Second Life
 
 
 
 
By Jennifer Yuhas, Alaskajournal.com: Alaskans: Now is the time to explore your state

Alaska News July 15, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Police use of force and transparency ordinances introduced in Anchorage Assembly; Anchorage Assembly hears public comment on controversial transitional housing, homeless resources proposal; Anchorage Assembly considers whether to extend eviction moratorium; Travel Tuesday: Crafting an Alaska staycation and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Hiker dies while on the Thunderbird Falls Trail in Chugiak; Regulators fine Native corporation board member over post; Pantry packs help feed families in Anchorage; Growing AK: Composting and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Gustavus passes local mask mandate and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: U.S. Attorney Appoints Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Coordinator for Alaska; Injured Rock Climber Hoisted from Hatcher Pass Ledge Tuesday; Shoplifter Charged with Robbery after Threatening Eagle River Walmart Loss Prevention Officer with Taser; Alaska Pioneer Homes resume limited family visitation; Endangered Species Protections Sought for Rare Wolf in Southeast Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage: LISTEN: Alaska polar bear den disturbances part of ‘death by a thousand cuts,’ researcher says
 
 
 
 

By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Hike This Gently Winding Trail To Marsh Lake In Alaska

Alaska News July 14, 2020

KTVA: The Voice of Alaska: State leaders address recent spike in COVID-19 cases and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Bear takes a stroll through the Hotel Alyeska; Seward City Council approves resolution to demolish Jesse Lee Home; Alaskans filing their taxes have one day left to utilize free, remote tax preparation service and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Scientists say Sitka herring is on the rebound, while subsistence users remain skeptical; No new mandates: Gov. Dunleavy will continue to rely on voluntary measures in response to COVID-19 and more ->

 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Manokotak Suspect Jailed on Multiple Charges after Domestic Violence Incident in Village; Smokejumpers Respond to Two New Fires in Interior Alaska; Granite Tors Evidence of Ice-Free Alaska and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Man convicted of sexually abusing minors will serve 50 years in prison and more ->
 
 
 
 
By Craig Medred: Who is dying?
 
 
 
 

By Carey Seward, Only In Your State Alaska: The Beautiful Bridge Hike In Alaska That Will Completely Mesmerize You
 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 12 & 13, 2020

KTVA The Voicew of Alaska: Frontiers: Crucial Conversations — Part 3; Anchorage honors those lost to violent crimes and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: JBER COVID Heroes; UPDATE: Homicide Investigation near Midtown and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: ‘Mr. Mount Edgecumbe’: Tlingit elder Gil Truitt has died; Colorado mining company agrees to multi-million dollar clean up plan for Tongass uranium mine ands more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: One Dead, Three Injured in Sunday Kuskokwim River Boating Collision; Trespassing Call Results in Two Palmer Campers being Arrested on Robbery Warrants; Fairbanks Driver Gathers Multiple Charges after REDDI Stop and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: The Alaska Sealife Center is in jeopardy of closing soon; Gardening Tips July 10th, 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 

Suzane Downing, Must r Read Alaska: Protesters rush stage with bloody caribou heart during Sen. Sullivan meet-and-greet; Assembly considers buying more properties for vagrant, drug services in Midtown and more ->
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Go carefully
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: The Best Donuts In Alaska Are Sold From A Colorful Food Truck

Alaska News July 11, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Anchorage man charged with sexual exploitation, child porn after exchanging messages with teen on Snapchat; Teens arrested by Kenai police after video of assault on beach circulates social media; 2 charged for string of Cantwell cabin burglaries; Inside the Gates: JBER honors COVID-19 heroes and more ->

 
 
 
 

KTUU: Municipal plan to buy buildings for homeless services draws concerns ahead of vote; Local Yukon River shop holds out hope for summer tourism profits; Beyond the end of the Road: Kachemak Bay Tide Pooling for RoadTrippin’ 2020 and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Seasonal workers laid off by pandemic get to work improving local trails in Juneau; Juneau’s Dimond Park Aquatic Center moves to next phase of reopening and more ->
 
 
 
 
KYUK Public Media for Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta: Bethel Drafts $8.4 Million CARES Budget, Includes $2 Million In Grants For Businesses And Nonprofits and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fire Wire: Giving and Gratitude, Steese Fire Department receives equipment from foundation; 30-Mile Transfer Site to reopen while Salcha Transfer Site undergoes improvements and more ->

Alaska News July 09, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Dominic Johnson sentencing for Grunwald murder pushed to end of the year and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Homicide Investigation on Cheechako Street; Mother continues to fight for justice after losing her daughter to Domestic Violence and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTOO Public Media: Juneau food businesses look to new markets to ride out pandemic and more ->
 
 
 
 
Alaska Native News: Alaska Air National Guard’s Civil Engineer Squadron deploys to four countries and more ->

 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Fairbanks Police discuss deescalation training and continued crisis intervention training and more ->
 
 
 
 
The Arctic Sounder: July 4 festivities reflect the spirit of the times; Western Alaska shaken by spate of DV deaths and more ->
 
 
 
 

Fireside Books presents Shelf Awareness for Readers for Friday, July 10, 2020
 
 
 
 

Suzanne Downing Must Read Alaska: Dr. Anne Zink makes InStyle magazine
 
 
 
 

Craig Medred: Where now?
 
 
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Our Annual Letter To Alask, 2020 Reflectionsa
 
 
Rasmuson Foundation: Our Guide to Resources in Pandemic
 
 
 
 
49 Writers Blog: Alaskan Writers Series: Clifton Bates
 
 
 
 
By Casea Peterson, Only In Your State Alaska: This Aerial Video Of Alaska Will Give You Goose Bumps
 
 
 
 

Alaska News July 09, 2020

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Upgrades being made to Potter Marsh pullouts for wildlife viewing; Lake Louise closed indefinitely due to vandalism, lack of care by campers; Eagle River Elementary scheduled to be back online in 2021; Big Lake Public Library gives incentives for summer reading and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTUU: Kenai police investigate teen’s beating caught on camera; Large police presence in the Spenard, APD says avoid the area; Meet The Creator: @live_free_run_far from Instagram; Health consortium to offer free virus testing in Sitka; Growing AK: Fairy Gardens and more ->
 
 
 
 

KTOO Public Media: Mask ordinance fails in Ketchikan; RavnAir cancels auction for remaining planes, calling rural hub service into question; Gardentalk – Pick your garlic scapes when they curl and more ->
 
 
 
 

Alaska Native News: Alaska National Guard Rescues Three Individuals During Two Overlapping Missions; Kodiak Drug Dealer/Substitute Teacher Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison; One in Kasilof Arrested on Drug/Assault Charges after Disturbance Call; Fourth-of-July DUI High Visibility Enforcement Campaign Results Are In and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Department of Transportation seeks public input on Parks Highway improvements and more ->
 
 
 
 
Jennifer at KTOO: The Signal: Back to School
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Troubled success
 
 
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: You’ll Want To Spend Time At The Most Enchanting Alaskan Roadhouse Ever
 
 
By Megan McDonald, Only In Your State Alaska: Sneak Away Into The Mountains Of Alaska And Stay In This Charming House By The River