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Anchorage Police Wound Suspect Wanted in Fatal Shooting, 7th Incident Since May
Anchorage police were involved in a shootout Friday night with a man linked to a fatal shooting at a homeless camp Thursday morning. The confrontation occurred in the 200 block of North Post Road. During a press conference, Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case stated that the wounded individual was a...
Anchorage pastry shop hopes to inspire generosity in others
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A chance to help give back is now a new option for customers of The Flying Dutchman Pastry Shop. People can donate pet foods during regular business hours at the Anchorage shop known for its’ European pastries. They can also purchase handmade earrings whose proceeds are donated to animal rescue groups.
Kenai City Council Approves Funding, Construction Contract To Rehabilitate Airport Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Building
A building rehabilitation project at the Kenai Municipal Airport received a big boost this week when the Kenai City Council accepted grant funding eligibility from the Federal Aviation Administration for more than half of the project’s cost. At the same meeting, the council also awarded the construction contract. The...
NOAA announces plans to survey Port Valdez and solicits proposals for 2026 funding opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Valdez for a hydrographic surveying project in Port Valdez. This project was selected for the Brennan Matching Fund from last year’s round of applicants and is slated to occur in 2025. The project will provide high resolution bathymetry and backscatter data over approximately 32.5 square nautical miles, and supply a contemporary baseline to help city emergency managers understand and prepare for potential impacts of submarine landslides.
Prestegard raises safety concern over airport
Delta Junction City Council member Mike Prestegard raised some safety concerns during the regular council meeting on Tuesday. Prestegard, who is tasked with watching over both public works and the city airport, reported to the council an event that raised some safety concerns. One of the most important safety items...
University of Alaska Anchorage students return to campus for fall semester
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage saw most school aged children return to classes last week and this week, local college students are settling back into their routines. Thursday, students began their return to the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, reinvigorating residence halls with their presence and mini fridges. More than 750 students will be living on campus this year, that’s about a 6% increase in residence life numbers from the previous school year, said Ryan Hill, director of Residence Life at UAA.
Homer City Council discusses harbor ramp accessibility at special meeting
The Homer City Council met with the Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Board on Aug. 19 to discuss ways to make the city more accessible. The city has followed a plan to make these improvements since 2019, but the board brought more issues forward they want the council to focus on around the city’s harbor. There are several ramps to access the harbor floats, but low tides can make many of them too steep for people with mobility issues to walk down.
Jill Lenhard returns to teach in Petersburg under complicated circumstances
School starts next Tuesday for most students in Petersburg. A few new teachers are joining the Petersburg School District this year. Jill Lenhard will be teaching in Petersburg this year, but she isn’t exactly new to the district. She’s returning after a year away. She taught at the district for 20 years – high school English, elementary reading, and a year as the elementary librarian. Last year she left to teach in Ketchikan, joining her husband who was already there teaching music. Their family had long planned to move to Ketchikan to be with Jill Lenhard’s aging parents. But as she told KFSK’s Hannah Flor, the job in Ketchikan didn’t last.
University and Visitor Department seek feedback from Skagway residents about tourism
Tourists gather near Second and Broadway in Skagway. Photo by Melinda Munson. The Skagway Visitor Department is promoting an online survey that addresses sustainable tourism. They hope the results will help Skagway understand how to support visitors and improve quality of life for residents. Jaime Bricker, Skagway’s tourism director, is...
Heat pump incentive program aims to lower home heating bills in Gustavus
A new program in Gustavus will provide residents with money for heat pumps. Incentive payments of up to $500 will be available for homeowners, businesses, agency offices and city buildings to replace their oil-based heating systems with an electric heat pump, thanks to a $20,000 grant awarded by the National League of Cities. Gustavus was one of a dozen cities nationwide selected for the organization’s Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program.
New sandwich shop opens on Ocean Drive
Cheryl Vitale and her daughter Anna Wall took over the former axe-throwing center on Ocean Drive to open Red Bird Kitchen. Vitale said the new location allows them to be more than a restaurant. They’ve added catering and hosting private parties to their services. They wanted to provide options for people looking for a place to go after other coffee shops close.
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