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Interior among regions projected to lose most people in recent Alaska population forecast
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A forecast published this month by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development predicts a significant population decline in the Last Frontier through 2050, and the Interior may account for a big chunk of the total losses. Alaska demographers are projecting the state as a...
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...
Rescued walrus calf ‘sassy’ and alert after seemingly being left by her herd in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A walrus calf seemingly left behind by her herd near Alaska’s northernmost city is alert and “sassy” as she receives care at a nonprofit wildlife response center hundreds of miles away following her recent rescue, a center spokesperson said Thursday. Alaska SeaLife...
IRS warns about ongoing tax-based identity fraud
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Identity theft and scams can take many forms, including when a scam artist uses your stolen personal information to file false tax returns. Their goal is to claim fraudulent refunds. As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) points out, this form of identity theft may leave clues...
The Brain Bus stops in Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Brain Bus pulled into Fairbanks on Wednesday with its traveling team of specialists. Their mission - to reach out to a hidden epidemic. “The purpose of the Brain Bus is to get services for people with brain injuries out into rural Alaska,” said Alaska Brain Injury Consortium Executive Director Adam Grove. “There are very little resources, very little awareness about brain injury so we envision the Brain Bus as a way to go to a community, bring experts, live in the bus, work in the bus, so that’s what we’ve been doing.”
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.
Southeast flying community mourns pilots lost in the Fairweather mountains
A small plane carrying three passengers from Juneau to Yakutat disappeared over the weekend, launching a search and rescue effort that has so far yielded more questions than answers. Samuel “Sam” Wright, a seasoned pilot from Haines with decades of experience navigating southeast, took off from Juneau on Saturday. On...
New USCIS Field Office Opens in Anchorage, Enhancing Immigration Services
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened a new field office in Anchorage, located in the U.S. Federal Courthouse downtown, near the Anchorage Museum. Your Alaska Link was present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new office will assist individuals with the immigration process, including help with paperwork and answering questions.
Peter Pan owner Rodger May bids on some of company's assets
This spring, Peter Pan Seafoods was put into a receivership by a Washington state court after the company became unable to pay its bills. Silver Bay Seafoods stepped in to operate Peter Pan’s plants in Dillingham and in Port Moller. It also put in a bid for some of Peter Pan’s assets. But then, one of Peter Pan’s owners came back with a counter offer—and an accusation: that the bidding process wasn’t fair. He recently scored a victory in that battle.
Learn to pickle vegetables in hands-on workshop
Discover the ancient and delicious art of pickling in a two-hour, hands-on workshop in Anchorage. Leif Albertson, a health, home and family development agent with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will lead the class. This workshop is not just about preserving food; it’s about creating a nutritious, economical and fun way to enjoy vegetables.
Harbor Havoc: Bald Eagles Cause Stir at Kodiak Docks
Bald eagles are attacking people. Is that some kind of patriotic sign? Or not patriotic?. At Kodiak’s St. Herman Harbor, several bald eagle attacks have been reported, according to a July 17th article on Alaska Public Media, and locals were advised to stay vigilant. While rare, these incidents resulted in some people needing stitches. U.S. Fish and Wildlife is still investigating, but it’s suspected that the eagles are drawn to the area by the abundance of dead fish and food scraps, and maybe people feeding them. For now, be extra cautious when walking on L and M floats. Remember, these raptors usually aren’t this aggressive, so this situation is quite unusual.
Report: June 3 officer-involved shooting in Anchorage was justified
Attorney General Treg Taylor said the Department of Law will take no action in prosecuting Anchorage Police officers involved in the use of deadly force that ended the life of a gun-wielding man who reached for his weapon after being commanded to stop. Taylor, in the summary of the June...
Anchorage Parks and Rec Seeks Input on Local Trails – Share Your Thoughts
The Anchorage Parks and Rec team wants your feedback on how to make the area's trails better. Trail users in Anchorage, Eagle River, and Chugiak are invited to take a "Trail Use Survey." You can share what's good and not so good about our local trails like the ones at...
City manager resigns effective September 1
Nome’s City Manager Glenn Steckman announced his decision to resign from the job to the public today, July 24. The resignation is effective September 1. Steckman said in an interview with the Nome Nugget that he took a position with the city of Cambridge, Maryland, starting Sept. 4. Steckman...
Finalists for Juneau municipal attorney to be interviewed this week
Juneau residents will have a chance to learn more about the three finalists for Juneau’s next city attorney this week. The candidates will be interviewed by the Assembly and partake in an assessment exercise at a public meeting at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at City Hall. Two of the candidates...
Small boat harbor could see upgrade next year
Unalaska’s Robert Storrs Small Boat Harbor could get a facelift as soon as next summer. The Unalaska City Council earlier this month approved an application for a $5 million grant to replace the harbor’s floats. The harbor is located behind the fish processing plant, UniSea, and serves the...
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