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Few declare candidacy in upcoming municipal elections
Just a few minutes before the filing deadline on Tuesday at 5 p.m. incumbent school board member Jon Gregg filed his candidacy for the three-year board seat, running without competition. The story is similar for the other school board seat, currently held by Nancy Mendenhall, who’s also running for another...
Volunteers build replica of Seppala House
A building known as the Seppala house has found its final resting place after a long life in Nome. Dismantled and replicated in a new building, the almost completed new building will soon reside next to the Richard Foster Building and serve as an annex to the Carrie A. McClain Memorial Museum, boasting the history of iconic musher Leonard Seppala, the 1925 Serum Run and all things Siberian husky.
UAA earns Day 1 split with 3-1 win at HPU
HONOLULU (Aug. 29) – Larssen Anderson registered 10 kills on career-best .533 hitting to help the Alaska Anchorage volleyball team to its first win of the season, defeating Hawaii Pacific 25-10, 25-13, 14-25, 25-18 on Thursday night at the Shark Tank. UAA also got eight kills apiece from outside...
EPA petitioned to ban use of two oil dispersants
Earth Island Institute is asking the EPA to remove two chemical dispersants used in the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster from a list of products authorized for use in oil spill response under the National Contingency Plan. The petition from Earth Island Institute’s ALERT Project and Government Accountability Project, announced on...
UAA Hosts 'Be the Match' Drive to Boost Bone Marrow Donor Registry
The University of Alaska Anchorage is hoping to get more potential bone marrow donors signed up to help some Alaskans in need of treatment. UAA held a registry drive, called Be the Match, along with the National Marrow Donor program. The drive helps raise awareness for blood disorders such as blood cancer and sickle cell that may be able to be treated with bone marrow transplants.
Young walrus calf rehabilitating at SeaLife Center
SEWARD, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska SeaLife Center is getting support from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums organizations across the country to help care for an orphaned Pacific walrus calf. New video of the little one — who is estimated to be only a few weeks old — and...
Homer Halibut Derby Wraps Up This Weekend
The Homer Halibut Derby will culminate this weekend, and an official grand prize winner will be announced on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Angler Tom Buck currently holds the lead after hauling in a 144.4lb halibut earlier this summer. “Things are going well,” said Homer Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brad Anderson....
NIT Alaska – Palmer, Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska
How NIT Alaska is Shaping the Next Generation of Skilled Workers. Revolutionizing vocational training with cutting-edge technology and strategic industry partnerships. Northern Industrial Training (NIT) Alaska is more than just a vocational institution. It is a powerhouse of skill development and professional growth tailored to meet the unique demands of the Alaskan job market. With a multi-faceted approach, NIT Alaska offers vocational training, safety services, and consulting, all aimed at enhancing the capabilities of both individuals and organizations.
Advocates call for a ban on cruise ship scrubbers, citing pollution concerns
In June, an inspector with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation was on board a cruise ship at port in Ketchikan when he noticed something strange on the starboard side of the vessel — a cloudy discharge that left a shimmery film on the surface of the water. The...
Alaska Airlines replaces 2,000 pounds of spoiled halibut
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - In a twist to a lost fish saga, Alaska Airlines says it will replace almost 2,000 pounds of halibut that vanished and was eventually found spoiled. In an email, Vic Scaravilli wrote that the group he was fishing with was called by Marilyn Romano, who is the regional vice president of Alaska Airlines, who apologized to him for “their errors in handling the fish.”
From engineering to oncology, Anchorage freshmen explore career paths in new academy class
Stephen Rosser typically teaches history and government at West High School, but this year he’s one of five teachers offering the new Freshmen Academy Career Exploration class. The class is the kickoff to the district’s “Academies of Anchorage” program which aims to boost graduation rates by offering more career-focused education.
Alaska Pacific University is offering a new scholarship with money from a student-managed investment fund
Alaska Pacific University has a new scholarship that stems from a student-managed real-world investment fund. The fund has grown from $200,000 in seed money to nearly $2 million since it started in 2001. The new scholarship offers up to $4,000 per semester for eligible students pursuing an undergraduate degree in business or and MBA.
New accessible playground at Creekside Park Elementary gives kids with disabilities a chance to play too
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - On Thursday, young students played on a new playground for the first time; for some, it was their first time on a playground in years. Creekside Park Elementary cut the ribbon for their newly remodeled playground Thursday evening. Earlier in the day, students of the school in Northeast Anchorage got to do a little preliminary test drive. Later, school district officials spoke a little about why accessibility matters on the playground before the ribbon was cut.
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