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Midday Report: August 19, 2024
On this week's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Some of the hottest temperatures of the summer were recorded yesterday in the Eastern Interior. More than 100 Anchorage community members gathered on Friday for a vigil to remember a teenager who was shot and killed by Anchorage police. And Anchorage has a cash flow problem.
Gambell man shot, wounded in standoff with troopers
An Alaska State Trooper shot a Gambell man in the hand Friday during a standoff at his home, after he allegedly made numerous phoned threats against police officers in the St. Lawrence Island village. Troopers said in an online dispatch that they arrived at a residence in Gambell at approximately...
Former Bethel police officer charged with assault and providing false information
The state has charged a former Bethel Police Department officer with multiple misdemeanors for a 2023 incident that left a man in the hospital. According to a charging document filed in Bethel District Court, Jonathan Murphy allegedly struck 44-year-old Bernard Mael repeatedly with a closed fist, lied to a fellow officer about being struck by a vehicle Mael was driving, and provided a false report of the incident.
2 Alaska Troopers Allegedly Used Taser and Sicced Dog on Man During Arrest — But It Was the Wrong Person: Police
The Alaska State Trooper and K9 handler are facing misdemeanor assault charges after they allegedly used force on a man who had the same last name of a person with an active warrant
Bear takes a dip in Turnagain Arm
Mike Ross, managing editor at Alaska's News Source, stopped by Beluga Point on the Seward Highway and spotted what looked like a dog swimming toward shore. Closer viewing shows it is a black bear. And yes, they are actually good swimmers!
Susitna River Coalition is Under New Leadership
Longtime Talkeetna resident, Melis Coady, took the helm of The Susitna River Coalition on August 1st. Coady has worked as the Director of the Alaska Avalanche School for past eight years. She describes what skills she learned in that job that she can now bring to her new role. “What...
Kristen Faulkner finishes as top American at Tour De France Femmes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Crossing the finish line in the final stage of the Tour De France Femmes, Homer’s Kristen Faulkner put a bow on what’s been a career-soaring run for the Alaska-born cyclist. Faulkner finished well back in 62nd place in the eighth and final stage Sunday...
Goode offers experience, deep concern for liberty
Styling herself as one with legislative experience, Pam Goode, Republican candidate for House District 36, says she can hit the ground running in Juneau. “I’m very familiar with the legislative process,” Goode said. “I won’t be going in as a junior legislator even though I’m new.
SPD Arrests Soldotna Man After Road Rage Incident On Sterling Hwy
Officers with the Soldotna Police Department arrested a local after he threatened another vehicle with a handgun in an unfortunate incident of road rage over the weekend. According to the SPD report on the incident, just before 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, SPD officers were dispatched to search for a white Chevy pickup after the driver had reportedly pointed a pistol at the occupants of another vehicle.
Alaska’s top 4 open primary to set stage for a ranked vote in key US House race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola catapulted to office in 2022 with a campaign that emphasized civility in politics. She became the first Alaska Native in Congress and the first Democrat in 50 years to hold the state’s only House seat. But in her reelection...
Justice to monitor Alaska primary election for compliance with language requirements
The U.S. Justice Department plans to monitor operations at polling places in parts of rural Alaska on Tuesday, the state’s primary election day, for compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act. Monitors have been assigned to majority-Native districts to check for compliance with the requirements for language translations and assistance, including provisions concerning different Yup’ik […]
Alaska’s primary election is Aug. 20. Here’s what to know about voting in the Y-K Delta
Tuesday, Aug. 20 is Alaska’s Primary Election Day. Voters will be able to cast ballots for United States Representative and for Alaska legislative offices. Alaska’s primary is a pick-one primary, where the top four vote-getting candidates advance to the general election on Nov. 5. There are 12 candidates...
Alaskan belugas face threat from dwindling food supply, pollution
Beluga whales are known as the "canaries of the sea" for their melodious songs but conservation groups are concerned one pod in Alaska could be rendered silent. Belugas have lived in the Cook Inlet near Anchorage for centuries but because of a deteriorating environment, they are now on the federal Endangered Species list.
Hunter in Alaska recovering after being mauled by bear and shot amid effort to fend it off
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A hunter in Alaska was hospitalized after being mauled by a brown bear and shot during an effort to fend it off, authorities said Monday. The bear attack occurred Saturday on the Kenai Peninsula, southwest of Anchorage, Alaska State Troopers said. The hunter, a 32-year-old man,...
26th Annual Stand Down sees expansion of services
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The 26th Annual Stand Down took place at Pioneer Park on Saturday, providing an opportunity for veterans to get services, food and more. For 26 years the annual Stand Down for veterans has helped provide services for veterans, especially those that are struggling with homelessness or other issues.
HOMETOWN HERO: Wasilla School Resource Officers
A shout-out to all of the school resource officers out there who are also heading back to school to keep young Alaskans safe. Among them: Officers Petersons, Opala and Gehrke all of the Wasilla Police Department. Have a Hometown Hero in your life who deserves to be recognized? Email their...
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