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Alaskan glacier melt is accelerating — and the effects could be irreversible: Study
The melt rate of a major Alaskan icefield is accelerating and could reach a point of no return much sooner than previously anticipated, a new study has found. The thawing of glaciers in the Juneau Icefield, which connects Alaska and British Columbia, has surged dramatically since 2010, according to the study published Tuesday in the Nature…
Club Pilates to Host Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat
Club Pilates is hosting its second annual "Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat." Partnering with Princess Cruises, this event promises both returning and new experiences to thrill guests. The companies recently announced a host of activities and excursions taking place during the cruise, which sets sail from Seattle and explores Alaska from August 18-25, 2024.
APD confirms its SWAT officer killed East Anchorage resident in standoff
The Anchorage Police Department confirmed on Monday that one of its SWAT officers killed a woman during a standoff at her East Anchorage home two weeks ago. It’s the department’s third killing and fourth shooting since May 13. In the initial aftermath of the shooting, police would not...
Bear Shot And Wounded At Russian River
A fisherman shot and wounded a bear near the Russian River on Monday night, according to a report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The extent of the bear’s injury has not been confirmed, but USFW officers are actively searching the area. The USFW report states that the...
Anchorage residents embracing rooftop solar cite concerns about natural gas shortfall
On a clear, sunny day in June, Joe and Janice Banta stood in their driveway in Anchorage, awaiting a truck full of solar panels. At midday, most of the roof of their two story house was illuminated with sun, enough for two rows of panels. “It’s a sound investment.” Joe...
Celebration: Anniversary of Wien’s historic flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks
One hundred years after Noel Wien and Bill Yunker flew an open-cockpit Hisso Standard J1 biplane from Anchorage to Fairbanks, aviation enthusiasts, family, and friends will mark that historic flight with a celebration in Fairbanks sure to attract plenty of political and civic figures. It was in July 15, 1924...
Kings from test fishing boats go to Curyung elders
Before commercial salmon fishing opened in Bristol Bay’s thriving Nushagak District on June 26, test fishing boats were out a few days earlier to help provide information about when commercial fishing should begin. And, as it turned out, this year’s sockeye season was delayed to give chinook more time to escape upriver.
Suzanne LaFrance Sworn In as Anchorage's First Female Mayor Amidst Celebration
Suzanne LaFrance has been sworn into office officially making her the city's first-ever elected female mayor. Hundreds came out to Town Square Park in Anchorage to witness the big day. A giant American flag was displayed proudly over the center of town.
‘Bold, transformational initiatives’ for Anchorage schools leave unanswered questions
Anchorage public schools will see three big changes for the coming school year: Start times are shifting, sixth graders are moving up to middle schools and the district is shifting to a career academy model for most high schools. The Anchorage School Board approved all three changes over the last...
Wildlife cruise to feature sea otter history
The Sitka Maritime Heritage Society hosts a sea otter history and wildlife cruise this week. In addition to looking for marine wildlife, guests will hear from speaker Jerry Deppa about the history of sea otters and their reintroduction to the area in the 1960s. Keith Nyitray and Bruce Gazaway joined KCAW’s Brooke Schafer to discuss the event, which is a fundraiser for Sitka Maritime Heritage Society. Listen to the full interview below:
Anchorage Rotary Seeks Volunteers for Annual Field of Honor Commemoration
The Anchorage International Rotary Club needs help to keep one annual Fourth of July tradition going strong. The group is looking for volunteers to put up flags and help create this year's Field of Honor. The touching display at the Delaney Park Strip is made up of hundreds of U.S....
NVE Tribal Court offers new restorative justice options for Cordova
The Native Village of Eyak’s Tribal Court is a restorative justice court system that gives the Tribe authority to implement traditional methods to resolve certain misdemeanor crime and civil cases. The Tribal Court utilizes traditional practices used for centuries and applies them to modern issues. The most commonly used...
What’s on the agenda this afternoon? Petersburg Assembly meeting preview
Petersburg’s Borough Assembly has a lean agenda ahead of their meeting today, with the only one item of unfinished business on the table: an ordinance that could change how the assembly is able to make sales tax exemptions. The Borough Charter says that any change to the Borough’s sales...
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