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Alaska oil and gas regulator takes first step toward carbon storage program
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has begun planning for the state’s new carbon sequestration program. The program, approved by state lawmakers and Gov. Mike Dunleavy this year, will eventually see the state license pipelines and injection wells that allow companies to store carbon dioxide deep underground. Storage programs, already in use by other […]
America’s farthest-north state House race is now tied, as more votes are counted in Alaska primary
One day after Alaska’s primary election day, results from rural precincts continued to trickle into the headquarters of the Alaska Division of Election. With 16 of 20 precincts reporting results in House District 40, which covers the North Slope and Northwest Arctic Borough, Democratic candidates Saima “Ikrik” Chase and Robyn “Niayuq” Burke are now tied […]
YK Delta’s west coast is hit by storm, flooding
Communities in the Yukon Kuskokwim delta region were hit by severe flooding and erosion on Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Floodwaters, wind and rain inundated beloved coastal communities such as Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, Kongiganak, Eek, Quinhagak, Tuntutuliak, Napakiak, Bethel and others. Photos show homes and boardwalks and sheds and outbuildings surrounded by water with floating debris from the strong winds, high surf, and wave run-up along the shorelines in the flood impacted villages.
Fairbanks drug trade hit by arrest operation
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Law enforcement reports the Fairbanks drug world was hit hard during a two-day operation last week. More than 40 officers from over a dozen local, state and federal agencies took part in the operation over August 14 and 15, with the goal of disrupting drug trafficking and associated criminal activity. Officers contacted approximately 204 people and conducted 105 traffic stops. This resulted in a total of 32 arrests, 23 of which were related to existing arrest warrants.
Highway Snack Attack: When a Wolf Takes a Bite Out of Your Road Trip….
According to a press release by Alaska’s Department of Public Safety, just a few days ago, two motorists on the Dalton Highway in Alaska had a wild encounter when a wolf decided to nibble (okay, more than a nibble) on their legs while they were waiting in a construction zone! The wolf took off after another driver tried to scare it away with a shot (but missed).
Food preservation, gardening workshops planned for Bethel
A University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service program assistant will travel to Bethel to teach classes on gardening, food safety and food preservation. Jasmine Shaw will lead workshops Sept. 6-8 at the Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center, 420 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway. All events are free. Register at https://bit.ly/CESBethel. Youths under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
New Parking Rules for Students
Parking spaces at CHS are no longer assigned to individual teachers or students because the numbers are illegible. Many students are unhappy with the new rules. “I don’t really like not having an assigned parking spot,” Hannah Wilson, senior, said. “The only good thing that comes from it, is that people are getting to school earlier to get the parking spots they want.”
The Fault in the Facts: Survivors recount 1964 Seward earthquake, tsunami
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Take a moment and imagine what you would do if a magnitude 9.2 earthquake hit — generating a massive tsunami — and you were just blocks from the coastline. This story follows two teens in Seward as they experienced the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake...
Students, staff welcome first day of school
Thousands of students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District streamed back into schools on Wednesday, kicking off the start of the new school year. Wednesday morning found Chip Abolafia speaking into a microphone in Soldotna High School administrative office. Clad in SoHi’s signature navy blue and white, his voice echoed through the school’s lunchroom.
Mendenhall River flooding update: DOT and National Guard demobilize
Mendenhall River flooding update: DOT and National Guard demobilize. As the pace of the most labor-intensive recovery work slows, some of our partners are returning to their day jobs. After two non-stop weeks hauling debris, Alaska Department of Transportation crews and equipment stood down on Wednesday. That included equipment operators from around the state who traveled to Juneau to lend a hand hauling over 4000 cubic yards of debris.
Pertussis cases are rising—check your family’s vaccinations
Pertussis cases are rising—check your family’s vaccinations. The Juneau Public Health Center wants you to be aware that pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) is on the rise in Juneau and across the state. Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory illness which causes severe and long-lasting coughing. People with pertussis can have intense coughing that lasts for weeks or months. It can be fatal in infants, the elderly, and those with immunocompromising conditions.
The Glory Hall’s new director on looking ahead to more supportive housing
Kaia Quinto is the new executive director of Juneau Housing First Collaborative, also known as the Glory Hall. The Glory Hall provides shelter space for unhoused people in Juneau, and also owns 64 permanent supportive housing units — long term housing with financial assistance and health care access. Quinto’s...
Hoka Hey Challenge brings motorcyclists across the country to Homer
Motorcyclists are heading down Main Street in Homer over the next few days, marking the end of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, a fundraiser and a nearly 10,000-mile endurance challenge stretching from Florida to Alaska. KBBI’s Simon Lopez spoke with the participants on August 15 as they reflected on the journey through a hurricane and intense heat to reach Alaska.
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