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Department of Defense announces new strategy for arctic region
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Department of Defense (DoD) has released a new Arctic Strategy set to include more collaboration with new NATO allies. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks delivered a press conference in Washington D.C. in conjunction with the release of the new strategy Monday. “The Arctic region...
Hítx’i Sáani project on track to provide supportive housing by spring
Three years ago, the lot at the end of Jarvis Street in Sitka was fully wooded. Now, it’s cleared, graded, and buzzing with construction activity. Contractors are expanding a parking pad and preparing to pour concrete foundations. “Next week, we’ll be working on utilities installations, so we’re very much...
Local responders monitoring entangled whale in Nateekin Bay
There’s an entangled humpback whale in Nateekin Bay, and local responders are asking boaters to keep their distance. Asia Beder, a management biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Dutch Harbor, said reports of the entangled whale started coming in Sunday evening and a local response team has been keeping an eye on the whale since.
Oilers Drop Two Games Against Chinooks
Oilers drop their fourth and fifth games on the road in a doubleheader against the Chugiak Eagle River Chinooks. The Oilers were the “home team” in game one of the doubleheader due to a rainout in Kenai this past week. The Chinooks struck first in the top of the first inning, plating an early run.
Copper River commercial salmon harvest exceeds 1.3M
Harvest numbers through Tuesday, July 16, reached upwards of 1.3 million fish in the Copper River District and 3.7 million salmon delivered overall to processors in Prince William Sound. The Copper River commercial harvest, which will wind up by the end of July, to date includes 1,318,712 sockeyes, while for...
HOMETOWN HEROES: Deputy Chief Juarez, Sergeant Fenton, and Sergeant Mullowney, ANC Police and Fire
Congratulations to Deputy Chief Juarez, Sergeant Fenton, and Sergeant Mullowney all with the ANC Police and Fire on their recent promotions!. "On Thursday we celebrated three promotions. Deputy Chief Juarez, Sergeant Fenton, and Sergeant Mullowney were joined by family and friends to celebrate their promotions to their respective positions! We look forward to them serving the public and department in their new positions."
New CES Fire Station Breaks Ground This Week
Construction of the new Central Emergency Services Fire Station begins this week. The official groundbreaking will be held on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. at the corner of Wilson Lane and Warehouse Drive. Mayor Peter Micciche, Fire Chief Roy Browning, and key project personnel will speak briefly prior to celebrating a...
Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz files to run for another term
Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz filed to run for reelection last week (7-17-24). KCAW spoke with Eisenbeisz about his decision to run for a third term as Sitka’s mayor, maintaining city projects and managing the city’s economic growth, and why he thinks tourism is “the question of our generation.”
Ohana Media Group Promotes Anchorage/Wasilla Sales Manager
Ohana Media Group promoted Cat Okegawa to Local Sales Manager for the Anchorage/Wasilla Cluster of radio stations. Okegawa returned to Ohana Media Group in March 2024 as an Account Executive after dabbling in other sales roles. She was with the stations’ previous owner, New Northwest Broadcasters, from 2007 through 2010 in sales, and in a management role she oversees daily sales operations to achieve business goals and maximize profitability of the stations.
Parks & Recreation’s free Month of Play kicks off August 1
Join the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department for Month of Play, a month of in-person and DIY fun taking place August 1 through August 30. Complete do-it-yourself activities, use the Passport to Play for free admission to Parks & Rec facilities, join the in-person events, or do it all. All activities are free and the more you play, the more chances you have to win prizes! Learn more at the Month of Play website.
Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy visiting Cordova
The Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) is visiting Cordova today to offer community members, health care professionals, and first responders a training on how to adequately document and report cases of violence and abuse. The event will take place at the Cordova Community Medical Center from 10-11:30 a.m. and...
Assembly to interview three finalists for City Attorney position
Assembly to interview three finalists for City Attorney position. Following a nationwide search, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly has narrowed the pool of candidates for the City Attorney position to three finalists. They will complete an assessment exercise and interview with the Assembly on July 24 and 25, 2024.
Explore the forest with Jensen-Olson Arboretum family plant walk on August 10
Explore the forest with Jensen-Olson Arboretum family plant walk on August 10. Join Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum for a family stroll along Point Caroline trail on Saturday, August 10 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. During the walk, kids and adults will learn to identify several of the native plants found in the area, think up a “recipe for a forest,” and share plant stories.
UAF Hockey add seven heading to the end of the off season
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -The Nanooks Hockey Team signed seven new student-athletes from some of the top junior leagues across North America. First up is Caelum Dick, a right shot 5-10 defenseman who played for the United State Hockey League’s (USHL) Dubuque Fighting Saints from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Dick played in 116 regular season games for the Fighting Saints and tallied six goals and 21 assists for 27 points and a playoff goal.
Isaac Updike closes his track season with searing steeplechase; Allie Ostrander’s steeple season is done, she’s headed to the trails
After a bout of COVID derailed Isaac Updike’s Olympic dreams at the U.S. Trials last month, his steeplechase performance Saturday night in Los Angeles provided some salve. The 32-year-old pro runner from Ketchikan closed fast at Sound Running’s 2024 Sunset Tour to blow away the field, clock a season’s-best 8 minutes, 19.11 seconds and win by 2.57 seconds.
Nooks and Ostanik stay on the recruiting trail
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Coach Ostanik and the Nanooks have added another name to the 2024 signing class. The Nooks signed talented scorer, Michael Miller from San Bernardino Valley College. Miller played in and started 29 games for the Wolverines in 2023-24. He averaged 14.8 Points, 4.4 Rebounds, 2.3 Assists...
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