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HEA board approves buying energy from what will be Alaska’s largest solar farm
The board of Homer Electric Association, or HEA, unanimously approved a purchase contract on Aug. 13 with Renewable IPP, a power producer that’s built several large solar farms in the state. Jenn Miller is the CEO of Renewable IPP. She said the company is working to give Alaskans energy...
AASB executive director shares statewide struggles amid flat education funding
The Alaska Municipal League’s Summer Legislative Conference in Kodiak Aug. 13-15 included several presentations about common struggles between city and borough governments across the state. One spotlight was that school districts everywhere have faced mostly flat funding since 2017. That’s why organizers invited Lon Garrison to host a forum....
Illegal trafficking of tiny turtles blamed for Salmonella outbreak
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella illnesses, particularly affecting young children, has been traced back to contact with illegal small pet turtles. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that the outbreak has reached 51 known cases in 21 states, including one case in Alaska. Twenty three...
JetBlue launches status match for AA, Alaska, Delta and United elites
JetBlue has launched a new status match opportunity for elite members of United, Delta, American and Alaska Airlines. Depending on the status that you have with the respective competitor, JetBlue will give you either Mosaic 1 or 2 status (see below for the benefits). The initial status match is for...
Voters head to the polls during state primary
*This is a developing story and will be updated. Today Alaskans around the state cast ballots in the state primary, where they narrow down the candidates that will appear on the General Election ballot this November. Live election results will be on our website later this evening. On the central...
Military community baby shower celebrates 40 mothers
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A surprise baby shower greeted 40 pregnant military mothers-to-be, both service members and military spouses, at Pike’s Landing on Wednesday afternoon, courtesy of Operation Shower. “The different games and bonding time with different moms is my favorite,” shared pregnant service member Paris Jones. “Being able...
New and updated facilities open at UAF for the fall semester
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The first day of orientation for new students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) came with many moving into their newly renovated dormitories. The first week of classes for the fall semester will begin in mere days but freshmen have already begun their semester when...
Alaska troller fisherman dies in onboard accident
A fisherman died in an entanglement accident on board a troll vessel on Aug. 19 about 20 miles northwest of Sitka, according to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers. Barry L. McKee, age 75, of Sitka, died on the Lisa Jean in onboard machinery below deck while off Kruzof Island, according to an Alaska troopers’ statement.
Fairbanks energy burden is the Railbelt’s highest, report finds
A new report by University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers reveals the energy burden for Fairbanks North Star Borough residents to be drastically higher than the Lower 48. Energy burden, as defined in this report, is the percentage of annual income spent on residential energy services such as space heating and electricity.
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines merger moves one step closer to reality
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Alaska Airlines announced on August 19, that they had passed a major milestone in their actions to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska Airlines’ plan has cleared the U.S. Justice Department following the closure of a period for antitrust regulators to investigate the merger deal. That is the official situation, as there have been no moves to block the merger with a lawsuit.
Bill Gilbert remembered as fisheries man for all seasons
William “Bill” Gilbert, retired manager for the Trident Cordova South plant, was remembered this week for his passion for processing the highest quality seafood, smoking a variety of Alaska fish, and his success at nurturing crew to keep their jobs long term. “He was born into fish,” said...
Tongass Voices: James Houck on the joy of pedaling people through Juneau
This is Tongass Voices, a series from KTOO sharing weekly perspectives from the homelands of the Áak’w Kwáan and beyond. James Houck has shuttled tourists around town on his bike for seven years as the owner of Juneau Pedicab. It’s his retirement job, he says, and he loves running a tourism company that doesn’t emit carbon or use fossil fuels.
Jenae Larson’s Playground Opens Just In Time For New School Year
Kim Larson cuts the ribbon while Jenae's previous students wait to go play. Saturday afternoon saw the long anticipated opening of Jenae Larson’s Playground. Planning for the playground has been happening since early 2021, just months after the Beach Road landslide took the lives of David Simmons and Jenae. A graduate of Haines High School, Jenae Larson returned to her hometown to work as the kindergarten teacher at Haines Elementary School at the time of her death. Jenae’s mother, Kim Larson, said her daughter had always wanted a new playground for her students. Kim Larson and other supporters began fundraising for that goal in March 2021.
Microbiologist reviews threats, opportunities of fungi in space
Learn about the unseen microbial hitchhikers, including fungi, that join humans in the exploration of space in a free webinar taught by microbiologist Marta Filipa Simoes. “Enhancing and Endangering Space Missions — An Astromycology Overview” will air at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4, hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/Astromycology.
Juneau Assembly approves emergency funds for flood recovery, lays out plans to investigate flood mitigation
On Monday evening, Juneau Assembly unanimously passed an emergency resolution, freeing up more than a million dollars of city funding for more flood response and recovery after the record-breaking glacial outburst flood earlier this month. Most of the money will go toward debris removal, as well as repairs to the...
Nanooks Hockey and Face-Off Club Announce Battle of the Boards Cornhole Tournament for August 25
FAIRBANKS - The 2024 Battle of the Boards Cornhole Tournament, brought to you by the Face-Off Club, is set to take place Sunday, August 25, from 2-5 p.m. at Growden Park. Registration for the double-elimination tournament is $60 for a two-person team. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Alaska Nanooks ice hockey team. The first-place team will receive a $500 grand prize, while the runners-up take home $250. Participants can sign up via this link. Payment will be collected at the event. Boards will be set up roughly an hour prior to the start of the tournament so...
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Takes Flight with US Air Force Vet as General Manager
The first Alaska location for the Tommy’s Express Car Wash national franchise is opening this summer under the management of a US Air Force veteran. Local franchisee Wild Spruce Ventures selected Steven Udall as General Manager in Alaska. Udall is managing the first of eight Tommy’s Express locations planned...
Community calls for hope and healing after police kill 16-year-old: ‘This is Anchorage’
Tears, hugs and talk about what’s next dominated demonstrations this weekend honoring Easter Leafa, the 16-year-old who was shot and killed by Anchorage police earlier in the week. Through the heartbreak, community leaders were focused on moving the city forward, together. “This is not Chicago. This is not New...
Cache Energy Heat Storage Pilot Project Launches in Anchorage
The Cache Energy reactor being tested at Halliburton in Anchorage. At the top, a hopper feeds limestone-based pellets into the silo. Heat goes in during the charge phase; hot air comes out during discharge. A portfolio company of Launch Alaska installed its first long-duration energy storage pilot project in Anchorage....
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