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NOAA finds ‘golden orb’ that they can’t identify on a deep ocean expedition
During a deep sea expedition off the Alaska coast, scientists discovered a shiny object that some are calling a "golden orb" nestled two miles beneath the ocean's surface, glinting against the dark backdrop of the seafloor. NOAA's Seascape Alaska 5 expedition was on a mission to explore the rich and largely uncharted underwater landscapes and seabeds of the region. This remarkable discovery, made by a skilled team operating a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), is far from ordinary and has opened up a fascinating realm of possibilities. "Golden orb" discovery in the deep ocean As the ROV glided across the ocean floor, it encountered what...
Peltola, Begich take the stage on day 1 of AOGA conference
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Hundreds of people showed up to the Dena’ina Center in Downtown Anchorage Wednesday morning to hear from both local and national leaders regarding the current struggles the oil and gas industry faces in Alaska. The Alaska Oil and Gas Industry (AOGA) kicked off its eighth...
Labor Day travel tips for those with dementia
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - With Labor Day coming up this weekend, many Alaskans might be traveling for an end-of-summer getaway. If these plans include traveling with a loved one who has dementia, a bit of planning ahead of time can make the whole process much easier. First, ensure travel plans...
Five, possibly six, states will vote on ranked-choice voting measures this fall—the most ever in a single year
Five states—Alaska, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, and Oregon—have certified ballot measures for Nov. 5 related to adopting, repealing, or pre-empting ranked-choice voting. This is the most RCV-related statewide ballot measures being featured in any year. There is one potential citizen initiative pending signature verification in Colorado that could bring the total number this year to six. There are also two ballot initiatives, one in Arizona and one in Montana, that could lead to the adoption of RCV in these states, depending on how the legislatures choose to implement the proposals if approved.
Ninth Circuit Court ruling sides with SEAK trollers
A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision handed down on Friday, Aug. 16, left the Southeast Alaska salmon troll fishery intact for now, rejecting contentions from an environmental entity that the fishery deprives endangered killer whales’ food they need for survival. The decision came in response to a lawsuit...
Alleged victims of former volunteer at Juneau’s Echo Ranch Bible Camp are suing
A warning: this story contains references to child sex abuse. Juneau’s Echo Ranch Bible Camp is among the places where a California man allegedly abused boys over the span of decades. Now, the people who say they were victims of Bradley Earl Reger are trying to hold the institutions where the abuse took place accountable.
Internet, cell services down for most of Sitka
Most internet and cell services went down in Stika Thursday morning shortly after 11 a.m. Sitkans who reached out to the GCI customer service line to report the widespread internet and cell service outage got a message that said “GCI is aware of the outage that is affecting internet and TV service within the O’Malley area in Anchorage and Sitka.”
Construction at Glacier Avenue & West 8th Street begins September 3
Construction at Glacier Avenue & West 8th Street begins September 3. Construction at the intersection of Glacier Avenue and West 8th Street will begin on Tuesday, September 3. Work includes storm drain improvements and is part of a larger improvement project in the 10th Street area. During construction, vehicle access...
West flag football team continues win streak, shuts out Dimond 24-0
Tuesday may have been a drizzly, cool evening at West High School, but that didn’t stop the Eagles from bringing the heat in a 24-0 shutout of reigning Cook Inlet Conference flag football champion Dimond. With 206 yards, junior quarterback Ariel Misa led her squad to its fourth consecutive...
Public meeting to discuss Veterans Memorial Park renovation
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - On Thursday, the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to their second meeting on the proposed Veterans Memorial Park Renovation project. The park, which is located at 700 Cushman Street, is slated to experience a few changes next summer. The...
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