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Anchor Point woman dies from ATV crash
An Anchor Point woman died from an all-terrain vehicle crash last week. Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of an ATV rollover on Anchor River Road in Anchor Point on July 16. 49-year-old Erica Ball, also known as Erica Walli, was transported to a hospital with injuries. An updated...
Anchorage Fur Rondy HQ Vandalized with Graffiti, Quickly Cleaned Up
In Anchorage, somebody spray-painted graffiti all over the Fur Rondy headquarters. Officials behind Anchorage's premier winter festival say their building was hit by vandals Tuesday morning. Thankfully now, the mess is all cleaned up. The Anchorage Downtown Partnership rushed over and got rid of the graffiti in no time. "Within...
Delta Junction bison hunting permits to be reduced after apparent mass drowning
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The number of permits for the 2024 Delta Junction bison hunting season have been slashed after the animal population was reduced significantly in an apparent drowning, according to state officials. During a summer survey earlier this year, biologists discovered roughly 40 bison carcasses at a pond...
Anchorage basketball player JT Thor shines on international stage, named Alaska Athlete of the Week
Anchorage basketball player JT Thor was selected as our Alaska Athlete of the Week after helping South Sudan earn the ultimate moral victory, taking Team USA to the limit in a 101-100 in a pre-Olympics exhibition game in London. Thor scored 14 points and drained a corner 3 over LeBron...
APD chief provides timelines as new body-worn camera policy takes effect
Salmon leather workshop highlights significance of environmental stewardship
At the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center Friday, a handful of folks treat salmon skins by rubbing them back and forth along the edge of a weathered wood panel. The somewhat laborious task helps make the skin flexible and is the last step in turning an often discarded part of fish into usable leather.
Melissa Jacobsen to be next Homer City Manager
Melissa Jacobsen is officially stepping into the city manager position. This follows a months-long process to hire a new manager after the Homer City Council terminated its contract with Rob Dumouchel. The council reviewed the contract during a closed, executive session at a special meeting on July 17. They approved it by a resolution at their July 22 meeting.
Former Alaska legislator’s voter misconduct trial postponed, again
On Wednesday, former Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux’s voter misconduct trial was postponed until November because of new evidence submitted by prosecution the day prior. The trial was scheduled to begin Thursday. The trial has been rescheduled at least four times since LeDoux and two associates were first accused of voter misconduct and unlawful interference with voting […]
Construction Report: Maintenance and Operations the “first responders” of the DOT
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A sinkhole on the Steese highway prompted a swift response from the Alaska Dept. of Transportation (DOT) last week. As potholes, sinkholes and other small damages accrue in our roadways, the go-to solution is not a full rehabilitation of the road, but rather a quick fix to a short section where the damage is located. These repairs are managed within the DOT usually, avoiding the need to contract labor. That work is conducted by the DOT’s maintenance and operations crews.
Anchorage police now have a 45-day deadline to release certain body camera footage
The Anchorage Police Department’s revised body camera policy went into effect Monday. The policy says the chief of police still has discretion to keep recordings of certain incidents from becoming public, but the chief must publicly explain why in detail. Otherwise, the recordings, which may have redactions, should be published within 45 days. Incidents covered include uses of force that lead to serious injuries or deaths, police shootings generally and deaths in custody.
Talk on the Rock: Susan Wise-Eagle and Bruce Eagle on Nemo Point Friday night potlucks
Episode 20: Although Wrangell is a small town, people find ways to connect with others. KSTK’s News Director Colette Czarnecki chatted with Bruce Eagle and Susan Wise-Eagle about the Nemo Point Friday night potlucks. They shared some of their experiences and went into the history of how the potlucks began in the ’90s.
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