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Austin says Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaska was first detected joint flight
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday the joint Chinese and Russian aircraft flight near Alaskan airspace a day earlier was the “first time” the U.S. has detected a joint flight between the two nations. Austin, speaking at a press conference at the Pentagon, said it was “not a surprise” to detect the Russian and Chinese…
Pelican’s ‘Rosie’ Miller remembered as legendary bar owner, community leader
Rose’s World-Famous Bar and Grill has been an institution in Pelican since Rose Miller opened it in 1973. At the time, the remote Chichagof Island community had a population of a little under 200 people. “She had a party every holiday for everyone in town — she had wedding...
Petersburg resident wins lawsuit against the borough over unfilled records request
The Petersburg Borough is being sued by a resident over a request for documents related to a harassment claim the local police chief filed against the borough two years ago. A superior court judge has decided mostly in favor of the resident. Petersburg resident Don Koenigs is suing the borough...
A second body discovered in the Chena River
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, a body was found in the Chena River near the power plant by interior Village Public Safety Officers. The Fairbanks Police Department (FPD), identified the body as 42-year-old Elia Ansaknok. Ansaknok has been missing since witnesses saw him jump into the Chena River the afternoon of July 19.
As Suicide Basin fills up, this scientist is keeping an eye on it
Suicide Basin, a glacial lake tucked behind the Mendenhall Glacier, is a looming flood threat for Juneau residents this time of year. Glacial outburst floods or jökulhlaups have happened in the Mendenhall River every year for the last decade. The basin fills up with rain and meltwater throughout the summer until it drains downstream.
New Providence House in Anchorage to Offer Free Housing for Seniors in Need
There's a new facility in Anchorage that's meant to help those who are older and experiencing homelessness. Providence Alaska is behind the permanent housing facility in midtown. It's specifically for those who are 55 and older and don't have a place to live. It's called Q’et’en Qenq’a which means Elder’s...
Debarr restaurant fire quickly doused by Anchorage Fire
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage firefighters responded to Debarr Road on Friday morning to find the backside of an East Anchorage restaurant in flames. According to the Anchorage Fire Department, firefighters responded at 4:45 a.m. to the fire on the 3800 block of Debarr. Multiple people had witnessed and called in the fire at KPub Korean BBQ.
Beware of dog: Robotic quadruped meant for wildlife hazing arrives at Fairbanks airport
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) welcomed a new four-legged creature to its ranks this week, unveiling Aurora the robotic dog at a press conference and public Q&A session Thursday. Its primary purpose? To instill fear in the airport’s avian visitors, ideally avoiding — or at least...
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance says city faces challenges but bolstered by dedicated employees
The Municipality of Anchorage faces some big challenges but also has many opportunities and dedicated city workers. That’s the message from Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, now in her third week leading Alaska’s largest city, reacting in part to a transition report from the administration of her predecessor, Dave Bronson.
U.S. Coast Guard renames Anchorage-based sector to reflect wider Alaska mission
The U.S. Coast Guard Alaska sector previously named for the state’s largest city now has a new name: Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic. While the sector remains located in Anchorage, with a headquarters at the Alaska National Guard Armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the new name reflects the increasing responsibilities in Arctic and near-Arctic waters that are becoming more trafficked as sea ice diminishes, the Coast Guard said. Additionally, the sector serves Interior Alaska.
Juneau’s hospital closes its crisis care unit less than a year after opening it
A program designed to offer immediate care to adolescents in crisis at Juneau’s city-owned hospital closed last week after opening eight months ago. In an interview, Bartlett Regional Hospital spokesperson Erin Hardin said the closure is due to a lack of funding and staff. “There is no dedicated subsidy...
Assembly to interview former Sitka magistrate for attorney position
The Sitka Assembly will interview a former Sitka Superior Court magistrate for the open city attorney job. At its regular meeting last night (7-23-24) the assembly agreed to interview Sitka attorney and former magistrate Rachel Jones, one of two applicants for the position. The assembly declined to offer the second applicant an interview.
3 years after deadly small plane crash near Eagle River, pilot’s mother seeks safety policy changes
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -Three years to the day her son was killed when the small plane he was piloting crashed near Eagle River, a mother is pushing for safety policy changes. According to a final National Transportation Safety Board investigative report, on July 26, 2021, 23-year-old Angel Aviation flight instructor...
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