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Biden administration mulls more Alaska drilling protections
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration is seeking input on whether to add more areas for protection from oil and gas drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management announced on Friday.
Arctic air brings historically cold July temperatures to Bethel
The Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta isn’t known for its scorching summer temperatures, but a few days this July have been especially chilly. Over the weekend, high temperatures recorded at the Bethel Airport on both July 13 and 14 were in the 40s. That’s around 15 degrees below normal; the normal high temperature in Bethel at this time of year is 64 degrees Fahrenheit.
Owner of downtown bar calls for improved public safety after nearby fatal shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A deadly shooting outside of the Gaslight Lounge on Sunday morning left one man dead, another with life threatening injuries and bullet holes in Anchorage Police Department headquarters. In his 41st year as the owner of the Gaslight Lounge in Anchorage, John Pattee said he wants...
A proposed Anchorage sales tax could fund projects from a children’s museum to a public sauna
The leaders pushing Project Anchorage, an initiative to create a local sales tax to invest in the city’s quality of life, took two dozen questions from a business-minded audience on Monday. The subjects of the questions included sales tax exemptions, Oklahoma City’s experience with its version, concerns about raising...
Former Soldotna police officer found not guilty in domestic violence assault case
A jury has acquitted a former Soldotna police officer on a fourth-degree domestic violence assault charge. The case prompted a review of the Soldotna Police Department’s officer misconduct policy. Fifty-one-year old David Bower was arrested last summer after a family member told Alaska State Troopers he assaulted them. At...
As encampment settles in next door, Anchorage nonprofit to build 6 tiny homes for the homeless
A grassroots charity plans to break ground in Anchorage later this summer on six tiny homes to shelter people who are homeless. It’s likely to be the first time anywhere in Alaska that the extra small structures are used specifically to address homelessness. The tiny homes will be built...
APD’s Case talks body camera policy, officer involved shootings, new deputy chiefs ahead of confirmation vote
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - One of the most pressing issues newly-appointed Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case says he knows he will face — if confirmed by Assembly members Tuesday — will be the department’s plan moving forward to release body camera footage. Case’s confirmation vote comes at...
After serving time, this cook now serves the night owls of Anchorage | INDIE ALASKA
Ricky Vazquez is a proud Puerto Rican who rarely slows down. After spending almost a decade in incarcerated, he doesn’t like to get bored. These days he prefers the adrenaline of the busy Saturday night rush at one of Anchorage’s most beloved historic taverns. INDIE ALASKA is an...
Pastor Arrested After Disturbing Mid-Air Incident With Wife Over Seat Upgrade
In-flight disturbances can be distressing and uncomfortable for travelers, sometimes leading to serious escalations, rowdy arrests, and even forced landings. While there are varying incidents that involve Karens, racists, and generally inappropriate behavior, many travelers would never assume a religious leader would be the cause of such issues. However, on a flight related to their ministry, a pastor and his wife were the center of attention due to a commotion. This is what travelers should know about the recent situation that led to the arrest of an Anchorage pastor.
1 man dead, 1 wounded in downtown Anchorage shooting
Anchorage police are asking the public for help after a shooting downtown early Sunday left one man dead and another seriously wounded. Police said in a statement that officers were dispatched just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday to the shooting, near police headquarters on the 700 block of West 4th Avenue. They found both victims shot with life-threatening injuries. Both were taken to a local hospital, and one was pronounced dead there.
A Former Fisherman is Turning Trash into Plastic Lumber
A recycling company founded by a former Alaska fisherman has begun accepting plastic waste that wasn’t previously accepted for recycling in Anchorage. Patrick Simpson, owner of Alaska Plastic Recovery, turns the trash into plastic lumber that can be used like wood for building outdoor products. The Grizzly Wood, as...
Downtown Juneau apartment building evacuated following landslide
A landslide on Gastineau Avenue late Sunday morning displaced at least seven people in the Strasbaugh Apartments building. According to Tom Mattice, the city’s Emergency Programs Manager, no injuries or major damage to the building has been reported, but city officials recommended residents evacuate as a precaution. Heavy rain...
Bristol Bay Fisheries Report: July 15, 2024
— Department of Natural Resources Commissioner visits Wood Tikchik State Park. Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner John Boyle visited Wood Tikchik State park for the first time last week. While the commissioner was there, he met with Nushagak Cooperative representatives to learn about a proposed hydroelectric project on the...
Months before new administration takes the helm, FNSB sees chief of staff change
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Fairbanks North Star Borough has a new chief of staff, with the current head administrator Jim Williams moving down to the Lower 48. Williams had been serving in that position for nine years. Former Borough Mayor Karl Kassel first appointed Williams as chief of staff in 2015, and he remained under current Mayor Bryce Ward in that capacity for Ward’s six years in office, helping oversee the implementation of the Capital Improvement Program and carry the borough through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seldovia Village gets TsunamiReady certification
Seldovia Village Tribe became the first federally recognized Alaska Native tribe to get its TsunamiReady certification, according to a press release from the tribe on July 9. This comes from the National Weather Service and shows that a given community has a plan in place if a tsunami hits. It includes preparation, mitigation and response steps. These range from updating maps that show areas that would be hit by a tsunami to giving community presentations on what to do during a natural disaster.
NWAC North Region MVP Chris Lee of Ketchikan to play for Nanooks
One of the greatest scorers from hoops rich Southeast Alaska will play his college basketball in Fairbanks after former Ketchikan High all-state standout Chris Lee signed with UAF. Lee joins the Nanooks after winning NWAC North Region MVP honors last season at Edmonds College, where he averaged 19.5 points on...
30-year mail fraud scheme involved pitstop in Fairbanks, indictment says
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - An international mail fraud scheme making its way through federal courts reportedly had a focal point in Fairbanks. That’s according to an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Alaska on July 8. According to court documents, 77-year-old Canadian man Ellis Kingsep — also...
Dena'ina Wellness Center celebrates a decade of care
On Friday, the Dena'ina Wellness Center celebrated it's tenth anniversary of providing holistic healthcare to the Kenai Peninsula. Operated by the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, the 52,000 square foot facility offers dental, vision, primary care, behavior health and traditional healing services. The tribe's primary healthcare facility started as a small clinic...
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