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Anchorage Man Found Floating In Kenai River Dies
An Anchorage man who was found floating in the Kenai River on Monday has died in Anchorage despite lifesaving efforts. Alaska Wildlife Troopers were notified shortly before 12:30 on Monday, July 22, that an adult male had been spotted floating in the Kenai River near the Bings Landing area. A response team of Alaska State Troopers, Alaska State Park Rangers, and Emergency Medical Services quickly responded to the area.
Oral arguments begin for former Alaska legislator’s voter misconduct case
This week marks the beginning of a long-awaited trial for former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, who is accused of voter misconduct and unlawful interference with voting in the 2018 primary and general elections for State House. The trial, scheduled for Thursday, comes more than four years after LeDoux and two associates...
Dave Allgood says goodbye and a BIG Allgood Alaska Thank You to all of you! So Grateful!
Did you know the Small Business Development Center received a $1 million grant to develop a program fostering rural entrepreneurship?
The Alaska Native Entrepreneurship Program, funded by a $1 million federal grant secured by Senator Lisa Murkowski, aims to expand the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Rural Program by enhancing its ability to introduce and develop new tools, training, and opportunities tailored to the needs of rural Alaska and Alaska Native-owned businesses.
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....
An Alaska veteran is finally getting his benefits — 78 years after the 103-year-old was discharged
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 103-year-old World War II veteran who’s been paying his medical bills out-of-pocket is finally getting his veterans benefits from the U.S. government after 78 years. Louis Gigliotti’s caretaker says the former U.S. Army medical technician has a card from the Veteran Administration but...
35 charged with homicide or murder released on bail as low as $0 in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There are 35 people who have been released on bail in Anchorage who have been charged or indicted for homicide or murder. Crimes range from a man accused of shooting a young woman in the back of the head at near point-blank range, to first and second-degree murders, vehicular homicide, intentional manslaughter and a variety of shootings.
'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...
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. The group’s store, called Beacon Hill Bargain Boutique, sells secondhand clothes, furniture and toys for low prices.
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