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Hunting area expands for this years caribou season
Biologists have expanded the area for hunting caribou on the Nushagak Peninsula to reduce the size of the herd. The season began on August 1st. The caribou population on the Nushagak Peninsula is thriving, with an estimated 600 caribou, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Andy Aderman, a wildlife biologist with the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, says there is a need to significantly reduce that number.
Peltola, two Republicans advance in Alaska House race
Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola (D) has advanced from her primary to the November general election, as expected, for what will be a hotly contested House race this fall, Decision Desk HQ projects. Republicans Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom were also projected to advance. Peltola is seeking a second full term representing Alaska’s at-large district after…
HEA board approves buying energy from what will be Alaska’s largest solar farm
The board of Homer Electric Association, or HEA, unanimously approved a purchase contract on Aug. 13 with Renewable IPP, a power producer that’s built several large solar farms in the state. Jenn Miller is the CEO of Renewable IPP. She said the company is working to give Alaskans energy...
Voters head to the polls during state primary
*This is a developing story and will be updated. Today Alaskans around the state cast ballots in the state primary, where they narrow down the candidates that will appear on the General Election ballot this November. Live election results will be on our website later this evening. On the central...
AASB executive director shares statewide struggles amid flat education funding
The Alaska Municipal League’s Summer Legislative Conference in Kodiak Aug. 13-15 included several presentations about common struggles between city and borough governments across the state. One spotlight was that school districts everywhere have faced mostly flat funding since 2017. That’s why organizers invited Lon Garrison to host a forum....
Alaska's embattled economic development agency signs contracts with seven law firms
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Illegal trafficking of tiny turtles blamed for Salmonella outbreak
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella illnesses, particularly affecting young children, has been traced back to contact with illegal small pet turtles. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that the outbreak has reached 51 known cases in 21 states, including one case in Alaska. Twenty three...
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Takes Flight with US Air Force Vet as General Manager
The first Alaska location for the Tommy’s Express Car Wash national franchise is opening this summer under the management of a US Air Force veteran. Local franchisee Wild Spruce Ventures selected Steven Udall as General Manager in Alaska. Udall is managing the first of eight Tommy’s Express locations planned...
Alaska sustainability strategy boosts food systems
ALASKA — Tucked up into the northern extents of Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage, where the ocean mingles with braided, glacial rivers that wind up towards interior mountain passes, access to food can be challenging in communities like Haines, Skagway, Klukwan and Mosquito Lake. This area makes up what is known as the Upper Lynn Canal. Challenges include avalanches or landslides cutting off road access, weather disrupting barge services, high costs for groceries, old or spoiled goods, and generally an absence of robust local food-system infrastructure. USDA Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy investments are making strides to address food security, support community leaders and bolster interconnected local food systems.
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