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Palmer pilot who flew with revoked credentials claimed to be ‘free citizen,’ feds say
A Palmer man whose flight certificate was revoked after a near-collision last year is facing federal charges, after prosecutors say he continued to fly and made claims that he was a sovereign citizen. Alaska’s U.S. attorney’s office said in a statement Monday that William Marsan, 56, is accused of operating...
'Fashion is just so fun'; peninsula duo offers fresh picks in women's clothing
Almost directly across the street from the Duck Inn on K-Beach Road is a little red cabin that serves as the region’s newest women’s clothing boutique. Ang & Jess specializes in selling women’s products, from dresses and jeans to jewelry and bath works. Owners Angela Henry and...
Kodiak crabber catches red king crab in Norton Sound, sparks public outrage in Nome
A limited amount of Norton Sound red king crab was for sale on the dock in Kodiak on July 19. This crab species is rarely available in this part of the state. And the Kodiak commercial fisherman who legally caught the king crab is facing some pushback. Raymond May was...
DOJ accuses Alaska doctor of $10 million in health care fraud
(The Center Square) – An Alaska doctor and her husband are facing federal charges for allegedly filing $10 million in false health care claims, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Rheumatologist Claribel Tan operated a medical clinic in Anchorage along with her husband, Daniel Tan, according to the DOJ. They are accused of misrepresenting the type and dosages of medication given to their patients and creating false medical records. ...
Traveling memorial honoring soldiers displayed in honor of fallen Service High grad
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Following the death of Lima Company’s 22 Marines and one Navy Corpsman during a deployment to Iraq in 2005, artist Anita Miller chose to bring attention to those who served. Twenty-three of the battalion’s 46 soldiers killed in Iraq are honored in Miller’s Eyes of...
An Anchorage secondhand store is closing to the public to serve foster families
A statewide nonprofit announced this month that its Anchorage boutique will close to the general public in August. Beacon Hill provides support and resources for youth and families who are at risk of entering foster care, or are already in the system. The group’s store, called Beacon Hill Bargain Boutique, sells secondhand clothes, furniture and toys for low prices.
Bronson’s Bombshell Report Reveals Anchorage’s Hidden Crises
Former Mayor Dave Bronson’s transition report reveals a municipality in crisis. Anchorage faces significant challenges across departments and agencies, including staffing shortages, outdated equipment, and fiscal problems. These issues threaten basic services, including fire and police departments struggling with hundreds of vacancies and outdated gear. The police department has...
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.
Soldier, 29, dies after suspected drunken driver hits him with vehicle outside of Army fort
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A 29-year-old soldier was hit and killed by an alleged drunken driver at the main gate of an Army installation in Alaska. According to Fairbanks police, the crash occurred just after 5 p.m. on Monday and involved three vehicles just outside the Gaffney Road Gate at Fort Wainwright.
Juneau police name officers involved in deadly shooting
JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - A Juneau police officer who was one of two officers to shoot and kill a homeless man in Alaska’s Capitol city last week had over 20 years of experience, authorities say. The Juneau Police Department released the names of the four officers with the department...
Boaters urged to watch out for entangled whale near Unalaska
The entangled whale was last spotted Monday afternoon trailing a faded orange bullet-shaped buoy about one foot long and 4.5 inches wide, along with an unknown length of loose line. The entangled humpback whale in Nateekin Bay has moved outside of the surrounding Unalaska Bay and is trailing a buoy....
Living The Alaska Dream: Kenai’s New Fire Chief Wraps Up First Week On The Job
The City of Kenai’s recently installed fire chief, Jay Teague, didn’t just wrap up his first week of a new job on Monday; he and his wife wrapped up their first week of a lifelong dream: moving to Alaska. It’s a sentiment familiar to many Alaskans who checked...
Peter Pan owner Rodger May bids on some of company's assets
This spring, Peter Pan Seafoods was put into a receivership by a Washington state court after the company became unable to pay its bills. Silver Bay Seafoods stepped in to operate Peter Pan’s plants in Dillingham and in Port Moller. It also put in a bid for some of Peter Pan’s assets. But then, one of Peter Pan’s owners came back with a counter offer—and an accusation: that the bidding process wasn’t fair. He recently scored a victory in that battle.
St. Francis House Food Pantry in Anchorage Needs Urgent Donations
The St. Francis House Food Pantry in Anchorage is in desperate need of your help. Your Alaska Link stopped by the pantry along East 20th Avenue and found that the shelves here are almost bare. Catholic Social Services - Alaska runs this pantry. Officials say community members in need really...
Fairbanks man charged after attempted break-in
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A Fairbanks man was arrested in Healy on Sunday after an alleged break-in attempt. Just before 2 a.m. on July 21 Alaska State Troopers (AST) received multiple 9-1-1 calls about a man screaming obscenities and attempting to break into a cabin in Healy. The family inside the vacation rental said the man, later identified as 22-year-old Fairbanks resident Deion Frank, was pounding and kicking on the door and threatening them, and that they were waiting inside with a firearm in case he managed to get through the door.
Art show honors Homer artist’s late wife
Art galleries across Homer feature artists as part of its First Friday offerings. This month, Homer Council on the Arts is hosting a show from Leo Vait. The HCOA gallery hosts various exhibits and shows throughout the year, from paintings and ceramics to jam sessions and theater performances. This month, the gallery is filled with paintings, carvings and sculptures.
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