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2 CUs Answer Town’s Request for Financial Services—But They Have a Request
SKAGWAY, Alaska–Two credit unions have responded to this town’s request for expanded financial services—but each has a catch: they are looking for free office space to get started. According to KHNS, Anchorage-based Credit Union 1 and Ketchikan-based Tongass FCU, have expressed interest in starting mini-branches in Skagway,...
Northwest ecosystems changed dramatically when wolves were nearly exterminated, study finds
Ecosystems in the Northwest were heavily shaped by wolves before they were nearly wiped out of the region, a new study finds. By the 1930s, gray wolves were nearly gone in Oregon and the rest of the West, leading to the multiplication of animals the wolves hunted and creating an imbalance in the environment, researchers […] The post Northwest ecosystems changed dramatically when wolves were nearly exterminated, study finds appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Dunleavy vetoes $10 million in funding for Alaska seafood marketing, for now
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed $10 million in funding for the organization charged with marketing Alaska seafood — but may agree to the funding later. On Friday, Dunleavy issued a line-item veto for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. The governor’s office said that he could seek the funding later if the institute submitted a more […] The post Dunleavy vetoes $10 million in funding for Alaska seafood marketing, for now appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Happy Fourth of July from Must Read Alaska!
We are taking the day off to celebrate our nation’s founding. Catch us in Seward, Alaska with thousands of other Alaskans who are enjoying life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!. Wherever you are, we wish you a happy Independence Day! – Must Read Alaska.
Glitter Gulch businesses reopen as Riley Fire keeps Denali National Park closed
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The 388-acre Riley Fire continues to burn, and the Denali National Park and Preserve is still closed to the public. But Golden Valley Electric Association crews restored power to the Nenana Canyon Thursday after a Monday outage, and area businesses are now reopening. That’s a bird’s...
Mount Marathon Race: A Treacherous Fourth of July Tradition in Seward
One annual and rather treacherous holiday tradition took place to mark the Fourth of July in Seward. The year 2024 marked the 96th running of the Mount Marathon race in Seward. Distance-wise, it doesn't seem bad, just a 5K or 3.1 miles. But since the racers are climbing up and...
Alaskans react to $1,718 PFD in governor’s signed budget
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - With a signed budget that included more than $230 million in cuts, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced a slightly higher Permanent Fund dividend than what lawmakers agreed on at the end of the session. The governor said his signed budget includes a PFD check of approximately $1,718...
Rain fails to dampen Independence Day celebrations at Pioneer Park
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A light rain marked the beginning of Independence Day festivities at Pioneer Park, but the damp atmosphere certainly didn’t dampen everyone’s spirits at Fairbanks’ hallmark July 4 event. In fact, amid the multiple active fires in the Interior, many were happy to see...
Patriotic displays, music fill Anchorage streets on Fourth of July
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Dressed in red, white and blue, thousands of Alaskans on Thursday convened along Delaney Park Strip to celebrate the nation’s birthday, continuing an Anchorage tradition that dates back to the early 1900s. With a rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” and a reading of the Declaration...
Mount Marathon Preview: All 4 reigning champs return to defend title
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - While anyone who conquers Mount Marathon — the holiday run up and down a 3,000-foot tall rock outside of Seward — could be considered a champion, there are four winners of the 2023 race returning to defend their respective titles on Thursday. The “Marvelous...
Alaska sues to challenge new NPR-A oil and gas leasing rules
(Reuters) - The state of Alaska on Wednesday said it has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations imposed for oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). In April, President Joe Biden's administration took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska.
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