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Highway Snack Attack: When a Wolf Takes a Bite Out of Your Road Trip….
According to a press release by Alaska’s Department of Public Safety, just a few days ago, two motorists on the Dalton Highway in Alaska had a wild encounter when a wolf decided to nibble (okay, more than a nibble) on their legs while they were waiting in a construction zone! The wolf took off after another driver tried to scare it away with a shot (but missed).
Preliminary 2025 sockeye salmon forecast released for Bristol Bay
Catches, sockeye weights are projected to increased. Fishery forecasters are projecting that the 2025 sockeye salmon catch at Bristol Bay will top this year’s take, and that fish weights will be heftier. An August 19 “advisory” preseason forecast from biologists at the Universities of Washington and Fairbanks (UW-FRI) calls...
Alaska’s embattled economic development agency signs contracts with seven law firms
Alaska’s embattled economic development agency has signed new contracts with seven law firms — reflecting what its leader says is a desire to handle its legal issues more quickly, and independently from the executive branch. The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, or AIDEA, is pushing an array of controversial projects across the state, from […]
Peltola, 2 Republicans advance in Alaska House race
Alaska Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola (D) advanced from Tuesday’s primary to the November general election, as expected, for what will be a hotly contested House race this fall, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Republicans Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom were also projected to advance. Peltola is seeking a second full term representing Alaska’s at-large district […]
Alaska Municipal League says workforce retention is a challenge across communities
Local governments across the state are dealing with a lack of housing, childcare shortages, and a sharp decline in workforce retention. Those were some of the top issues highlighted at the Alaska Municipal League's (AML) summer legislative conference in Kodiak from Aug. 13-15. Nils Andreassen is the executive director of...
Police searching for man suspected in deadly Fairview shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage police are searching for a man they believe is responsible for a deadly shooting Thursday morning in Anchorage’s busy Fairview neighborhood. APD said they believe the man fired at least one shot “outside at a camp” around East Fifth Avenue and Karluk Street around...
Sport fishing banned in Ship Creek through end of September
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Ship Creek has been closed to all sport fishing through Sept. 30, according to the Department of Fish & Game. The closure was announced Wednesday after poor silver salmon (coho) runs were seen in the stream near Downtown Anchorage as recently as Monday, and was done in "favor of protecting coho salmon and future fishing opportunities,” according to Fish and Game.
Psychedelic experts will discuss therapeutic potential at Anchorage conference
Alaskans have limited access to medicinal and recreational psychedelics, but an upcoming conference, called Arctic Visions, will address ethical, cultural and logistical approaches to psychedelic practices. Organizers say the aim is to shift public perception and reduce stigma surrounding the use of psychedelics for therapy and personal growth. Regina Randall...
Bartlett narrows down CEO search to three finalists
Bartlett Regional Hospital’s nationwide search for a new CEO has narrowed down to three candidates. As Juneau’s hospital faces a multimillion-dollar deficit, it announced Thursday that the finalists are Jon Friedenberg, Melanee Tiura and Joe Wanner. Friedenberg runs his own health care consulting business. He previously served in...
Meet Petersburg’s new fourth grade teacher, Alice Williams
School starts next Tuesday for most students in Petersburg. A few new teachers are joining the Petersburg School District this year. KFSK will be airing conversations with them this week. Life-long Petersburg resident, Alice Williams, will be a new fourth grade teacher this year. She got her bachelor’s degree this...
Students, staff welcome first day of school
Thousands of students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District streamed back into schools on Wednesday, kicking off the start of the new school year. Wednesday morning found Chip Abolafia speaking into a microphone in Soldotna High School administrative office. Clad in SoHi’s signature navy blue and white, his voice echoed through the school’s lunchroom.
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