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Fishing Report: Sports guys search for sockeye salmon on Kenai River
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Sports reporter Tyler Lane has watched others catch fish in his first summer in Alaska, but the time has come to slay his own salmon. Plus, sports director Jordan Rodenberger connected with Erin Schoen of Kenai Upstream to see if she can’t help him catch his first Alaska salmon species.
Water and wastewater upgrades could be on Petersburg’s ballot this fall
Voters in Petersburg will likely get to decide whether to fund upgrades to the town’s wastewater and water infrastructure. Last week, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted in favor of a proposition to borrow more than $19 million dollars for the projects. It needs to pass a third vote to be on the ballot this fall.
United Airlines Flights Make Emergency Landings In Ketchikan
A United Airlines flight bound for Fairbanks made an emergency landing in Ketchikan on Saturday — and was soon followed by another United plane. Flight 1850 left Denver at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening. United Airlines said that while in the air, a passenger experienced a medical issue. That’s when the plane was diverted to the Ketchikan International Airport.
Stebbins remains steadfast in rebuilding after school fire
Three weeks after the tragic fire that razed the Tukurngailnguq School and teacher housing in Stebbins to the ground, the community proves their resilience and resolve in the face of tragedy. With school less than a month away, numerous entities are rallying to get kids to class on time with hopefully some normalcy as the school is rebuilt over the next three years.
Sustainability Report: Seeking food stability through community gardening
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - For seven years, the Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District has been running a community garden program in the Golden Heart City. In addition to managing a community garden at Corinthian Baptist Church, the Conservation District helps organizations around Fairbanks to set up gardens of their own, including Zion Lutheran Church, the Bread Line, and the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.
City Hall News: School crosswalk coming
Editor's note: This is the first of a regular column written by City Administrator Lori Roberts to address City of Delta Junction happenings. I have been trying to figure out how to write this article. There have been so many changes in the last few months. My first drafts, I felt like I was writing a book. So, I have decided to pick one topic at a time and inform the community from there. For my first article, I would like to say hello to the community and thank you for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to talk about the school crosswalk.
Egegik District closed due to illegal fishing
It’s safe to say that most fishermen are willing to work with fair rules that protect their industry. It’s also safe to say that everyone bends those rules to a degree. But on the northline in Egegik this season things have reportedly gotten out of hand. A dearth of fish has led some harvesters to fish was over the line in hopes of getting better catches.
Anchorage Police Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Tyler
A comprehensive state review justified the use of deadly force by three Anchorage police officers in the fatal shooting of Tyler May. The Office of Special Prosecutions investigated and found May had recklessly fired his gun and screamed before walking towards the senior center. This incident was a culmination of a series of events that posed a significant threat to public safety.
Rocket suffers ‘irrecoverable damage’ in fire at Kodiak spaceport
A fire last week caused “irrecoverable damage” to a rocket that was initially expected to launch this summer from the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska on Kodiak Island. According to a press release from the Alaska Aerospace Corporation, which operates the spaceport, a Friday ground test went awry at the Narrow Cape facility when a fire developed on a launch pad during a routine ground test at about 8:30 p.m.
A New 300-Acre Park Near Potter Marsh Aims To Preserve Crucial Wetlands
Ellen Kazary stood on the boardwalk at Anchorage’s Potter Marsh, peering down at the grassy wetlands below. “You can actually see the fish jumping out of the water right now, which is fabulous,” she said. “They’re teeny tiny. You’re just seeing a little white or silver flash.”
Bear Valley Golf Course brings back 3-club tournament and live music
Music echoed through Bear Valley on a breezy but overcast afternoon as golfers walked around the course between swings. It’s not just leisure though – they’re here for a three-club golf tournament. The July 20 competition was one of the first held on the island in years.
Juneau’s hospital closes its crisis care unit less than a year after opening it
A program designed to offer immediate care to adolescents in crisis at Juneau’s city-owned hospital closed last week after opening eight months ago. In an interview, Bartlett Regional Hospital spokesperson Erin Hardin said the closure is due to a lack of funding and staff. “There is no dedicated subsidy...
Open water swimmers take the plunge for ‘Change Your Latitude’
The annual Change Your Latitude race takes place this weekend. Kevin Knox, Melissa Kegler, Chris Calvin, and Zayne Miller joined KCAW’s Brooke Schafer to discuss the open-ocean race and how they’re preparing. Listen to the full interview here:. The event includes 10K, 6K, 3K, and 1K races. The...
Progress Days Kick Off This Weekend In Soldotna
The 67th Annual Soldotna Progress Days festivities will kick off on Friday in Soldotna and run from Friday, July 26th, through Sunday, July 28th. The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is helping rally the community together for this big event, which will feature live music and dance performances, the Progress Days Parade, food and craft vendors, and more all weekend long.
Meet Olympic cyclist Kristen Faulkner | Outdoor Explorer
Did you know that one of the best professional cyclists in the world is an Alaskan? Kristen Faulkner from Homer is a member of the U.S. Olympic track cycling team for this summer’s Paris games. This week she joins Outdoor Explorer to discuss the finer points of riding a bike inside a velodrome.
KHNS Lynn Canal Voice – Lutak Dock Roundtable
The Lutak Dock is in a state of disrepair. Mike Denker, Doug Olerud, Richard Clement and Eben Sargent come together for a roundtable discussion on potential paths forward on the Haines Lutak Dock Project. Listen to the whole conversation here:
Municipal administrator reports high number of vacant city jobs
The City and Borough of Sitka is struggling to fill a large number of open positions. At the Sitka Assembly meeting on Tuesday (7-23-24), Municipal Administrator John Leach said there are currently 42 vacant city jobs. “I always hate to say that we’re not the only ones going through this,...
Assembly to interview former Sitka magistrate for attorney position
The Sitka Assembly will interview a former Sitka Superior Court magistrate for the open city attorney job. At its regular meeting last night (7-23-24) the assembly agreed to interview Sitka attorney and former magistrate Rachel Jones, one of two applicants for the position. The assembly declined to offer the second applicant an interview.
The curious case of ADN’s blood bank smear on Gov. Dunleavy
In newspaper jargon, the expression is “if it bleeds, it leads.”. Apparently, the reporters, editor, and editorial page staff at the Anchorage Daily News decided to take it literally and go after Gov. Mike Dunleavy for a veto. The Blood Bank of Alaska was the supposed victim in this...
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