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Researchers look at how tourism impacts the region
The Hurtigruten cruiseship Roald Amundsen docked at the causeway last Tuesday, hustled into the port earlier than their planned arrival as a significant storm was forecasted. On Wednesday the passengers debarked to a wet and windy Nome, with the option to roam Nome or to hole up in the Mini for activities and interviews by visiting researchers.
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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.
River Report: Storing watercraft for next season
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - It is getting to be about time to put away boats and other watercraft for the winter, but different watercraft have different needs for storage. With winter nearing in the interior, the time to prepare is upon us and for those that take to rivers and lakes for recreation, that may mean storing boats, paddleboards and more. There a handful of tips for folks to be aware of before they put their property into storage for the season.
Celebrating Labor Day with local union workers
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -Monday, September 2, will mark the 40th year that the Fairbanks Central Labor Council has held the Labor Day Parade in Fairbanks. It is also the 142 anniversary of the first labor day parade. “The first labor day was held in 1882,” related AJ Sutton, a Fairbanks...
25 Facts About Samantha Koenig
Who was Samantha Koenig? Samantha Koenig was an 18-year-old barista from Anchorage, Alaska, whose life tragically ended in 2012. Her disappearance and subsequent murder shocked the community and drew national attention. What happened to Samantha Koenig? She was abducted from her workplace, a coffee stand, by Israel Keyes, a serial killer. Despite efforts to find her, Samantha's body was discovered weeks later. Why is her story significant? Samantha's case highlights the dangers faced by young workers in isolated environments and underscores the importance of community vigilance. Her story remains a somber reminder of the need for safety and awareness.
Wet Labor Day weekend kicks off Southeast rainy season
Heavy rainfall is coming to Southeast Alaska this weekend, beginning Friday afternoon. This kind of precipitation can increase the risk of landslides. In a public service announcement, the City and Borough of Juneau advised residents on and around slopes to be aware of their surroundings as the wet weather moves through.
Anchorage police to incorporate virtual reality into training with emphasis on de-escalation
The Anchorage Police Department is buying a virtual reality system to supplement its officers’ training with an emphasis on de-escalation. The Anchorage Assembly approved the federally funded contract on Tuesday for up to $202,000. The vendor is a Toronto-based startup called ChimeraXR. It markets its products as “modern, realistic and immersive tactical training systems.”
Royal Caribbean, Goldbelt launch downtown public Wi-Fi program during tourism season
Downtown Juneau during the summer cruise ship season is busy. And it’s not just the streets and sidewalks that get congested — so does the internet connection. A new partnership between a cruise ship company and a local Alaska Native corporation aims to change that. On Thursday, the Royal Caribbean Group and Goldbelt Incorporated announced its launch of a pilot program to improve internet in the downtown area during the cruise season.
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