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Defending state champion West kicks off season with 33-0 win at Colony
The West High football team outgained Colony by a nearly 3-to-1 margin and dominated on defense Friday night to kick off the Cook Inlet Conference season with a 33-0 road win. Quarterback Jethro DeCastro threw for 236 years and two touchdowns while running back Zephaniah Sailele rushed for 167 yards and pair of scores.
Margaret Nelson: Buying or selling a home? The commission you pay is changing
For decades real estate agents across the country, and here in Alaska, have been splitting a commission fee paid by the seller of 5 to 7%. Not anymore. Changes resulting from a legal settlement go into effect today, which may end up costing more for a buyer to purchase a home, and less for a seller to sell.
Illinois, Wisconsin Residents Warned as Puppy Scam Surge Peaks
Scammers exploited the isolation of lockdowns during the COVID pandemic in 2020 when puppy scams took hold, preying on people who were desperate for companionship. Despite a slight decrease in reports in 2021, puppy scams remained prevalent, with the average amount lost per scam reaching $1,222.13 in 2023 and 2024, according to a report from Outsource2India.
Flood warning issued for lower Kuskokwim communities as region braces for potential storm-force winds
A storm system already pummeling Southwest Alaska with persistent high winds is expected to become much more severe and peak sometime on the afternoon of Aug. 18, according to the National Weather Service. A flood warning remains in effect until the evening of Aug. 19 for the lower Kuskokwim River,...
Two additional flags can be flown at public buildings in Alaska, according to new law
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A bill signed into law by Governor Mike Dunleavy has established two new state symbols for Alaska. On Tuesday, the governor added his signature to Senate Bill 174, which passed both the State House and Senate unanimously. The bill allows two additional flags to be displayed at public buildings. The two flags are known as “Honor and Remember” and “Honor and Sacrifice.” “Honor and Remember” pays tribute to those who died in service in the armed forces.
Alaska elections officials plan to debut new ballot-tracking system with Aug. 20 primary
The Alaska Division of Elections is using a new tool this year in an attempt to avoid the kinds of ballot-counting problems that have occurred during previous elections. Enclosed in the bright red and green paperwork bags sent to every remote polling station is a small, black tracking device that will allow workers to trace […]
Three roads, 229 miles and 48 hours— road tripping around Nome
The mission: to traverse all 229 miles of the summer-only road system in and around Nome in 48 hours to capture the beauty of a Seward Peninsula summer while it still blossomed around us. To play tourist in our own area is an important indulgence, to bask in the wonders we pass casually each day, to put fresh eyes on daily drives.
Candidate pool for local elections takes shape
The candidate filing deadline for this year’s local elections was yesterday evening, and the pool is pretty small. The only contested local race on the central Kenai Peninsula this year will be for Kenai’s school board seat. Candidates vying for the four open seats on the Kenai and Soldotna city councils will run unopposed, as will candidates for all three open Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly seats and two school board candidates.
Indigenous youth gain hands-on knowledge of traditional devil's club use
Under an awning at the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s Birch Tree House in Old Town Kenai on Thursday, a small group of some of the tribe’s younger members rubbed steel wool along the stems of freshly cut devil’s club. The plant found throughout southcentral Alaska is known for its maple-shaped leaves and prickly stems.
Irreverent local web series returns with new episodes | State of Art
The infrequent, locally produced web series “Matt and Megan and Mike don’t give a F***” is an irreverent, borderline nihilistic comedy with surreal elements that draws from the likes of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “Seinfeld.” Matt Jardin and Megan Hellenthal play highly self-absorbed versions of themselves involved in various, let’s just say, interesting situations.
Skagway Tribe buys sculpture garden for cultural resource
The former Skagway Sculpture Garden, now the Skagway Cultural Garden. Photo by Jaime Bricker. Skagway’s sculpture garden has a new owner and a new mission. The local tribe plans to use the space to share its culture with visitors. The Skagway Traditional Council is on its way to opening...
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