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Two mysterious disappearances haunt a rural Alaska community. One man is on a mission to find out what happened
There’s a rural community in Alaska that is known for dog sled racing and its gold rush history. But it’s also become known for dozens of mysterious disappearances. In June 2016, Joseph Balderas, 36, vanished without a trace. Just four years later, in August 2020, Florence Okpealuk, 33, an Alaskan Native, also went missing.
An Alaska Landmine original film: “Somehow, This is Still Anchorage”
After decades of homelessness and public camping negatively impacting Anchorage residents and business owners, the problem has yet to be dealt with. This film explores how and why homelessness in Anchorage is worse, as well as how changing legal decisions have impacted the city’s response. In the summer of...
Cyrano’s ‘Meteor Shower’ promises surreal humor and thoughtful laughs | State of Art
Written by comedic legend and actor, Steve Martin, “Meteor Shower” is a unique comedy that follows two couples spending the evening together for a celestial event as the night takes an unexpected turn. Director Kalli Denali Randall said the script took her a bit to wrap her head around, but she realized that Martin’s comedy is as complex as it is hilarious. On this episode of State of Art we’re joined by Randall and Cyrano’s acting artistic director and production manager, Seth Eggleston.
This month hundreds of students returned to class across the peninsula
Students are back in class, adjusting to new routines and expectations. For some, it's a year of major milestones, like starting their final year of high school or moving up a grade. Others are excited to reconnect with friends and dive into new learning opportunities. The district avoided cutting staff...
Anchorage School District Features Art Faculty Exhibit Showcasing Diverse Talents
If you are looking to see some unique artwork created by teachers, there is a new exhibit at the Anchorage School District Education Center. Art teachers are showcasing their talents at the annual art faculty show currently on display. The artworks include everything from paintings to pottery, to photography. ASD...
Creekside Park Elementary gets a remodeled playground for all to play
Most of us hope to enjoy the outdoors on this last big holiday of the summer. And just in time for Labor Day? A new playground in Anchorage. Your Alaska Link shows us why the playground is for everybody!. Creekside Park Elementary gets a remodeled playground for all to play.
Japanese-inspired garden trail adds new gate, discusses future additions
Nestled in the woods near Soldotna High School is a Japanese-inspired garden. The Kenai Peninsula Peace Crane Garden Trails has been a work in progress since 2018. It was inspired by a Rotary International conference that highlighted an organization that harvests seeds collected from plants that survived the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima.
Vulcans surge late for 5-set win
HONOLULU (Aug. 30) – Senior outside hitters Katie Birtcil-Tipton and Bethany Tuchardt combined for 29 kills, but the Alaska Anchorage volleyball team could not hold off a late Hawaii-Hilo comeback Friday, falling 21-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-22, 15-11 in the finale of the Alaska/Hawaii Challenge at the Shark Tank. The...
Kuskokwim 300 announces $15,000 increase to 2025 race purse
Race organizers for Bethel’s Kuskokwim 300 (K300) Sled Dog Race have announced a $15,000 increase to the 2025 race purse, or the total amount of prize money paid out to competitors. The move brings the total race purse to $200,000, which will be split between the top 25 competitors...
Alaska fighting 'overtourism' with vote to limit cruise ships
Residents of Juneau, Alaska, are fighting "overtourism" by proposing a vote to limit cruise ships docking in the city, bringing criticism from local business owners. NBC News' Ellison Barber speaks with locals about these tourism concerns.
Town hall panel hopes Skagway residents will vote yes to convert clinic to non-profit
Assembly member Alex Weddell, Dahl Clinic Board President Lea Mauldin and Dahl Clinic Director Albert Wall at the Aug. 21 town hall. Around a dozen Skagway residents attended the first town hall to ask questions about Proposition 1, which would transition Dahl Memorial Clinic into a non-profit. Concerned citizens met...
Conceptual plan for Garden City addresses housing crisis
Skagway’s assembly approved a plan to convert one of its RV parks, formerly the site of a mission boarding school, into 32 housing lots. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details. The Skagway Borough Assembly recently approved a conceptual plan for the two blocks that make up Garden City...
Sitka still without internet, cell service after undersea cable break
Sitka continued to experience a wide internet and cell service outage Friday. Nearly all Sitkans use GCI for both services, but that went out Thursday shortly after 11 a.m. On Friday, GCI said in a statement posted to social media that they are investigating a break in a subsea fiber optic cable.
Pili Power: Dimond’s Cayden Pili leads Lynx to 40-39 win over Linfield in California
Given how well the offenses moved the football Friday night, chances were good whoever held possession last was going to win the game. That was the Dimond Lynx. Quarterback Cayden Pili threw for a touchdown and go-ahead two-point conversion with 9 seconds left to lift the Lynx to a thrilling 40-39 road win over Linfield Christian in Temecula, California.
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola visits Petersburg’s medical facilities; pledges support for hospital replacement project
Petersburg’s hospital is deteriorating and state funding for a replacement facility is just out of reach, so hospital administrators are turning to federal lawmakers for aid. On August 10, they showed U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola around the medical center in hopes of securing her support for the project. At...
Juneau Picked as Icebreaker Homeport
The Coast Guard has selected Juneau, Alaska, as the future homeport for an icebreaker the service will acquire from a private business. The vessel, named Aiviq, had been used commercially for oil exploration in the Arctic. Modifications will bolster its inherent capabilities to the point where it will be suitable for medium icebreaking missions.
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