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Kids’ STEAM at the library
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Round up your tiny tots and get ready for an afternoon of fun at the Noel Wien Public Library on Wednesday!. The library’s ‘Fun-tastic Club’ is offering building blocks, crafts, fun and games in the active learning lab between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. This free to the public, drop-in program will feature new STEAM projects each Wednesday for elementary aged children.
Supreme Court puts Biden student loan plan on hold
The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily sided with states that sued to pause the Biden-Harris administration’s latest effort to implement student loan forgiveness. In two separate applications stemming from Missouri and Alaska, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch, respectively, declined to vacate lower court stays on the Biden-Harris administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education, or […]
Arctic Aviation Command uses updated technology to navigate Alaskan environment
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Arctic Aviation Command, which was formalized in a ceremony on August 8, contains two aviation battalions. One was called the 1-25 Attack Battalion by Commander Col. Russ Vanderlugt. “It provides a wealth of capability and number of aircraft for the 11th Airborne Division for large-scale combat operations,” he explained.
RurAL CAP connects small businesses — including fishing boats — with federal energy dollars
Federal dollars are available to help Alaska businesses in rural areas make improvements in energy efficiency. The Rural Energy for America Program – or REAP – is a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A statewide nonprofit organization called RurAL CAP is providing technical assistance for anyone interested in diving into the application process.
Moose hunting season set to kick off on the lower Kuskokwim Delta
In Western Alaska, the end of summer means the beginning of moose hunting. The season officially begins for the lower Kuskokwim Delta on Sept. 1. The hunt is divided between two separate zones within the massive Unit 18 management area. In Zone 1, which includes Bethel and all of the lower Kuskokwim River communities, hunters can harvest one bull moose between Sept. 1 and Sept. 8.
It’s an Alaska thing: Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off
The winningest pumpkin for the Alaska State Fair in 2024 was the ginormous orange gourd entered by Anchorage grower Dale Marshall, who defended his title for the 18th annual Alaska Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The 2,035-pound pumpkin was the 16th time that Marshall has had an entry into the...
Woman allegedly burgles home, steals dog and car
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A Delta Junction woman was pepper sprayed and arrested on burglary and theft charges on Monday. Alaska State Troopers (AST) say that 32-year-old Delta Junction resident Talissa Solomon illegally entered the victim’s home in order to steal his dog, and then stole his car and left the scene. Solomon also at the time had a felony warrant out for her arrest, and was on probation for a separate vehicle theft.
Second attempted bank robbery in Anchorage, FBI seeking information
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation Anchorage Field Office is seeking any information regarding an unidentified suspect in an attempted bank robbery at the Northrim Bank located at 2709 Spenard Road in Anchorage. The incident took place on Thursday, August 22 at approximately 11:35 a.m. According to...
Juneau playmaker Jayden Johnson named Alaska Athlete of the Week after shining on gridiron
Juneau High School football player Jayden Johnson was named our Alaska Athlete of the Week after amassing 171 yards on five touches and scoring two touchdowns to help Juneau beat Service 48-6 Saturday in Juneau. The multi-dimensional senior racked up 58 yards receiving, 58 yards rushing and 55 passing for...
Kayaker’s death near Kodiak under investigation, troopers say
A Kodiak kayaker died Monday after his kayak was found partially submerged in the water near Woody Island, according to Alaska State Troopers. An online trooper dispatch identified the man as Michael Thomas Motes, 37. The U.S. Coast Guard said watchstanders received a report of an empty blue kayak roughly...
Football Game Recap: Monroe Catholic Takes a Loss
Monroe Catholic was the 52-14 winner over Nikiski when they last played one another back in August of 2021, but their luck changed this time around. The Monroe Catholic Rams came up short against the Nikiski Bulldogs on Saturday, falling 46-24. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
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