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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...
What to watch in Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska primaries
With just a handful of states left to hold their primaries in 2024, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming are up next on Tuesday to see who will win the Democratic or Republican nominations for House and Senate seats. In Alaska, eyes are on the sole House seat as vulnerable Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) seeks to defend […]
Alaska’s top 4 open primary to set stage for a ranked vote in key US House race
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s primary election will set the stage for what’s expected to be a hotly contested race that could help decide control of the U.S. House. Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola faces 11 challengers in Tuesday’s primary, including Republicans Nick Begich and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom. Dahlstrom is endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Under Alaska’s open primary system, the top four vote-getters advance to November’s ranked choice general election. Peltola, Begich and Dahlstrom are the only candidates to have reported raising any money.
Sunny before storm hits mainland mid-week
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A nice break for Southcentral, the interior and southeast Alaska continues. But there is a new large fall storm looming to the west, already impacting the western end of the Aleutian Chain. For those taking in the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, it was nice weather....
Victim of bag snatching chases down, tackles suspect: ‘This is not happening’
HOUSTON (KTRK) - A victim of a bag snatching in Houston chased down the two suspects, tackling one of them to the ground and retrieving her bag in an incident caught on camera. A woman named Claudia was working on her computer last Monday outside Uncle Bean’s Coffee in Houston’s...
Fairbanks nonprofit to receive opioid settlement funding
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Alaska Department of Health is distributing funds the state received from settlements against opioid distributors. In a press release on Monday, the department announced that the funding, totaling $8.5 million statewide over the next three years, is coming through the Statewide Opioid Settlement grant program.
Coast Guard says Aiviq will homeport in Juneau
Coast Guard officials announced the commercial icebreaker Aiviq will be purchased and homeported in Juneau, Alaska, to serve as an interim medium polar icebreaker while the service proceeds with its Polar Security Cutter program. Originally built as an anchor handling supply tug with icebreaking capability, the Aiviq will undergo modification...
Alaska Future Farmers of America experiences record growth
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Future Farmers of America reached more than 1 million members last year, with Alaska memberships increasing nearly 75% since 2022, staff said. As the Alaska State Fair ramps up this week, four Alaskan FFA members in leadership had their hands full working through their itinerary. FFA...
Anchorage Confronts Surge in Deadly Police Shootings as Teen’s Death Marks Fourth Incident of the Year
After a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed by police on Tuesday night, Anchorage, Alaska’s mayor promised changes. It was the city’s sixth officer-involved shooting this year and the fourth fatal one. At the time, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said, “We cannot and will not accept this as the...
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