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CES breaks ground on new Soldotna station
Kenai Peninsula Borough officials broke ground yesterday on Central Emergency Services’ new station in Soldotna. Service area voters approved a bond for the project two years ago. Project leads say the new station will accommodate the agency’s growth and provide needed relief from the existing station’s cramped quarters.
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance says city faces challenges but bolstered by dedicated employees
The Municipality of Anchorage faces some big challenges but also has many opportunities and dedicated city workers. That’s the message from Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, now in her third week leading Alaska’s largest city, reacting in part to a transition report from the administration of her predecessor, Dave Bronson.
U.S. Coast Guard renames Anchorage-based sector to reflect wider Alaska mission
The U.S. Coast Guard Alaska sector previously named for the state’s largest city now has a new name: Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic. While the sector remains located in Anchorage, with a headquarters at the Alaska National Guard Armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the new name reflects the increasing responsibilities in Arctic and near-Arctic […]
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.
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.
Texas Man Killed in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Mishap
Adventure Turned Tragic: Dallas Man Dies in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Accident. Larry Erwin, 53, from Dallas, was on a remote rafting trip near Bethel, Alaska, when his inflatable raft went over a waterfall. Alaska state troopers reported that he lost control and was thrown into the water. This accident happened...
Human remains found after reported gunshots and fire at Aniak home, troopers say
Following reports of gunfire, a home later found to contain human remains is seen burning in Aniak on July 25, 2024. One of Aniak’s grocery stores and some of the city’s residents briefly locked down on July 25 because of concerns about an active shooter. Alaska State Troopers...
Congrats to Alaska’s 2024 Farm Family of the Year: Bruce & Vickie Bush!
We have to say "congratulations" to Alaska's 2024 Farm Family of the Year! Bruce and Vickie Bush own and run Bushes Bunches a farm and produce stand in Palmer. If you go to the Alaska State Fair, Bruce is the creator of the great "Bushes Peanut Potato." This award, established...
It’s dipnetting season, and Alaskans say the annual tradition is about more than just filling their freezers
Karl Lennox took a knife to the freshly-caught salmon’s belly, starting at the back. When he cut through the fish’s spine to remove the head, it made a distinctive crunch. “You have to have a nice sharp knife [to] cut through the spine there, that’s the hardest part,” he explained as the salmon laid on top of his cooler at Kenai Beach on Tuesday, the white plastic covered in blood.
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