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New statue at Tee Harbor commemorates mythical sole survivor of the SS Princess Sophia
A new guardian is watching over the treacherous waters of Lynn Canal, where several historic shipwrecks happened. Tommy, the mythical sole survivor of the sinking of the SS Princess Sophia, is now cast in bronze atop a boulder at Tee Harbor. The Sophia — pronounced “so-FYE-ah” — set sail out...
Supportive Housing for Homeless Elders Opens in Anchorage
Providence Alaska CEO Ella Goss, at left, watches a friendship dance that accompanied the traditional cutting of a blue ribbon with oversized scissors to open the Q’et’en Qenq’a “Elder’s House” supportive housing facility. Seniors experiencing homelessness in Anchorage have a new shelter option. A...
Athlete of the Week: Coen Niclai’s journey to MLB draft selection was no coincidence, it was hard work
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Coen Niclai’s talent couldn’t be ignored any longer. His power at the plate as a hitter — and poise behind it as a catcher — had to be witnessed by MLB scouts in person. This spring, scouts from organizations like the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins made the trip to the Last Frontier to watch the Service senior in action.
Coast Guard, NOAA Free Humpback Whale on Independence Day
It was real freedom on the 4th of July for a humpback whale struggling after being entangled in fishing lines in the Port of Valdez, in Alaska’s Prince William Sound, thanks to efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard and NOAA Fisheries. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said July...
Moms for Liberty says those who join group can now have their schools exempted from Biden-Harris transgender policies
Two weeks ago, in a landmark legal ruling, Moms for Liberty secured an injunction to stop the Biden Administration’s rewrite of Title IX regulations from going into effect across the country. Biden’s interpretation of Title IX allows boys to be treated as girls and girls to be treated as boys in sports, locker rooms and bathrooms.
Incidental Take Authorization: United States Coast Guard's Fast Response Cutter Homeporting in Seward and Sitka, Alaska
NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the United States Coast Guard for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to fast response cutter homeporting in Seward and Sitka, Alaska. NOAA Fisheries is requesting comments on its proposal to issue two incidental harassment authorizations to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NOAA Fisheries is also requesting comments on possible one-time, 1-year renewals that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NOAA Fisheries will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorizations and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
How Alaska’s election rules have affected the contested primaries
Welcome to the Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. A closer look at Alaska’s two contested top-four state legislative primaries in 2024. Three current Missouri officeholders face off in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Upcoming voter participation deadlines.
‘We got a bonus tour’: cruise passengers stranded in Canada by rockslide rejoin their ships in Haines
At 4 a.m. Wednesday, just as the sun was starting to cast long blue shadows over downtown Haines – four massive Holland America tour buses motored into the parking lot of the Port Chilkoot Cruise Ship Dock. Some 150 people climbed down the stairs and slowly made their way...
Petersburg Indian Association has more infrastructure plans in the works
Petersburg’s tribe plans to add sidewalks to some streets and build a new trail in coming years. The Petersburg Indian Association approved a four-year infrastructure plan on July 17 after finalizing the project list at a public meeting earlier in the month. The tribe will partner with the Petersburg...
New CES Station Breaks Ground In Soldotna
Construction of the new Central Emergency Services Fire Station #1 officially broke ground on Wednesday. The new station’s site is just a stone’s throw—or a hose length—from the old one, on the corner of Wilson Lane and Warehouse Drive in Soldotna. The wail of CES sirens...
Bridge helps Alaska town cope with climate change
Aleknagik is a small, remote community at the head of the Wood River on the banks of Lake Aleknagik in southwest Alaska. Most residents live on the lake’s north shore, which used to be inaccessible by regional roads. To get to the south shore and towns beyond, people crossed...
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