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Mud bogs and Lions doubtful at fair
One of the most anticipated events of the summer is the Deltana Fair and Music Festival, and it is just a few days away. The opening ceremony is set for 10 a.m. on Friday, July 19. The fair board was finally notified that the company that provides the amusement rides...
Federal grants to state agency aim to expand markets for Alaska seafood
The federal government has awarded more than $5 million in grants to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute to help the state agency find new ways and new places to sell the state’s fish. Of the federal money, over $4 million is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Agriculture Promotion Program, known as RAPP. That […] The post Federal grants to state agency aim to expand markets for Alaska seafood appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion: Alaska man sentenced 2.5 years in prison
A Willow man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling money from the Alaska city of Houston and a Wasilla-based company, then dodging taxes on the money. Jess Adams was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release, pay $1.5 million in restitution to the United States and pay additional restitution to Houston and the equipment company.
Despite rain, Nomeites celebrate Independence Day
Fourth of July was wet and misty, but it didn’t stop Nomeites from filling Front Street at 11 a.m. for the parade for the 248th birthday celebration of the USA, and the 123rd Independence Day celebration in Nome, Alaska. At first, families and friends huddled with each other and...
Alaskan capital plans vote to ban cruises on Saturdays and help locals
JUNEAU, Alaska: In a significant move to address the growing concerns of residents, Juneau, Alaska, will vote on a new measure to ban large cruise ships from docking on Saturdays. This initiative, if passed, would provide a much-needed respite for locals overwhelmed by the influx of tourists during the busy...
Kenai maintenance shop designs backup battery for city's police vehicles
The City of Kenai's vehicle maintenance shop has developed a built-in jump-starting system that can revive a police car with a dead battery. The system is powered by the push of a button underneath the vehicle's steering wheel, which is connected to a self-contained jump unit under the vehicle’s hood.
All Alaska Carrs stores targeted for sale in Kroger-Albertsons merger plan
Fred Meyer owner Kroger and Carrs owner Albertsons plan to sell 18 grocery stores in Alaska, including more than a dozen in or near Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, as part of the plan to merge the two grocery giants. The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons shared a joint video statement...
Apply for JAHF funding to develop new housing starting July 15
Apply for JAHF funding to develop new housing starting July 15. Round 4 of Juneau Affordable Housing Fund competitive funding opens Monday, July 15, 2024. Developers are encouraged to apply. To help increase housing in Juneau, the CBJ Assembly has committed $4 million from the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund (JAHF)...
APD arrests additional suspect in 2022 homicide case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A second man has been arrested in connection to a 2022 homicide on Chugach Way in the Spenard neighborhood, according to the Anchorage Police Department. APD arrested Vincent J. Sandifer, 20, on Thursday after learning of his location near the 1200 block of West Dimond Boulevard.
Preparing for Haines’ Next Borough Manager
Haines Borough Manager Annette Kreitzer will leave her job in a month. The borough just started to advertise for the position. They discussed the matter at their last meeting. Kreitzer told the assembly she has placed an ad in the Chilkat Valley News to seek applicants. This meets the minimum requirements of borough code. Assembly member Debra Schnabel suggested searching beyond newspapers.
Homer harbor expansion study receives full funding for second year
The City of Homer secured funding for the second year of a study looking into the feasibility of expanding its harbor. Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed the state capital budget on June 28 that put nearly $288,523 towards the study to pay for additional costs. This amount is on top of $750,000 the state already contributed to the project.
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