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Some Alaska Republican candidates pledge to withdraw if they aren’t atop GOP votes in primary
In some Alaska races, Republican candidates have pledged to withdraw from the general election in November if they do not receive the top votes among fellow party members in the primary. The most high-profile pledge was made by Nick Begich III, who is running for Alaska’s single U.S. House seat. Begich publicly pledged in April […] The post Some Alaska Republican candidates pledge to withdraw if they aren’t atop GOP votes in primary appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Studies show an influx of sushi worms in Alaska salmon
Allison Little, a middle school assistant principal from Anchorage, has been fishing on the Kasilof River her entire adult life, so she’s used to seeing wormy parasites coiled up in fish on occasion. But last year, as she cleaned her dipnet catch, the worm situation edged into horror movie territory.
Traveling memorial honoring soldiers displayed in honor of fallen Service High grad
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Following the death of Lima Company’s 22 Marines and one Navy Corpsman during a deployment to Iraq in 2005, artist Anita Miller chose to bring attention to those who served. Twenty-three of the battalion’s 46 soldiers killed in Iraq are honored in Miller’s Eyes of...
Kodiak crabber catches red king crab in Norton Sound, sparks public outrage in Nome
A limited amount of Norton Sound red king crab was for sale on the dock in Kodiak on July 19. This crab species is rarely available in this part of the state. And the Kodiak commercial fisherman who legally caught the king crab is facing some pushback. Raymond May was...
An Anchorage secondhand store is closing to the public to serve foster families
A statewide nonprofit announced this month that its Anchorage boutique will close to the general public in August. Beacon Hill provides support and resources for youth and families who are at risk of entering foster care, or are already in the system. Their store, called Beacon Hill Bargain Boutique, sells second hand clothes, furniture and toys for low prices.
Palmer man charged with several aviation crimes
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A Palmer man was charged with illegally operating an aircraft. According to the court documents, 56-year-old William Marsan, is allegedly the owner and pilot of a private aircraft in Alaska. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received a report in June of 2023 stating Marsan did not radio his take off from Palmer, and also flew against the flow of landing traffic. This resulted in a mid-air collision with an aircraft attempting to land.
Pilot project puts wildfire sensors on Anchorage Hillside
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Anchorage Fire Department has a new tool for detecting wildfires on the Anchorage Hillside that can provide an early alert to first responders. The system called FIRE-SPY consists of a small box that contains a sensor which is mounted on a utility pole. There are currently 25 monitors in place on the Hillside with plans to install five more by the end of July.
Searches underway for 2 missing men on Chena and Yukon rivers
A search continued Sunday on the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks where a man went missing in the water Friday, a day before a Yukon River boater was reported overdue. With prayers and Gwich’in singing, the family of Elia Ansaknok gathered Sunday morning to resume searching for his body in the Chena River. Elia’s uncle, David Solomon of Copper Center led family members in song, as Fairbanks police and Alaska State Troopers launched three boats yesterday at Graehl Landing to dredge the river below the pedestrian bridge where Ansaknok went into the river.
King Cove man charged with killing parents in Anchorage house fire
A man from King Cove is now charged with arson and murder in his parents’ deaths earlier this year following an Anchorage house fire. Joshua Gould, 46, is facing more than half a dozen charges filed Wednesday, including two counts of first-degree murder and a count of arson in the deaths of James and Kathryn Gould.
Bronson’s Bombshell Report Reveals Anchorage’s Hidden Crises
Former Mayor Dave Bronson’s transition report reveals a municipality in crisis. Anchorage faces significant challenges across departments and agencies, including staffing shortages, outdated equipment, and fiscal problems. These issues threaten basic services, including fire and police departments struggling with hundreds of vacancies and outdated gear. The police department has...
Vehicle Accidents On Seward And Kenai Spur Hwys Claim 2 Lives
Two people are dead after a pair of major motor vehicle accidents occurred within minutes of one another on Saturday morning on the Seward and Kenai Spur Highways. At 11:55 a.m., Alaska State Troopers in Soldotna responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Treasure Chest and the Kenai Spur Highway.
'Fashion is just so fun'; peninsula duo offers fresh picks in women's clothing
Almost directly across the street from the Duck Inn on K-Beach Road is a little red cabin that serves as the region’s newest women’s clothing boutique. Ang & Jess specializes in selling women’s products, from dresses and jeans to jewelry and bath works. Owners Angela Henry and...
Robert Hattle enters the race for Sitka Assembly seat
Robert Hattle filed to run for a seat on the Sitka Assembly last week (7-18-24). KCAW spoke with Hattle about why he’s throwing his hat in the ring, and what issues he’ll focus on, should he win a seat in the October 1 municipal election. Hattle is the...
Former Permanent Fund CEO files to run for Juneau mayor
Former Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation CEO Angela Rodell is running for Juneau mayor. Monday at 4:30 p.m. was the deadline to get on the ballot for Juneau’s Oct. 1 municipal election. Rodell is running against current Mayor Beth Weldon. Rodell filed her paperwork with the Juneau Clerk’s office around...
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