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Salmon working group calls on feds to further restrict bottom trawling near Kuskokwim Bay
A multi-agency salmon management group on the Kuskokwim River is calling on the federal government to address the impacts of bottom-trawling in the region. The move comes primarily in response to widespread concerns about bottom-trawling vessels fishing in close proximity to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River earlier this year. The Kuskokwim River Salmon Management Working Group, a longstanding salmon advisory body that meets each week of the salmon season in Bethel, took up the issue on July 10.
NASA Awards APU $5M for a Microplastics Research and Education Center
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is awarding approximately $5 million to Alaska Pacific University (APU) to build a Microplastics Research and Education Center. This funding comes from the Minority University Research and Education Project Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO). The award aims to enhance scientific capabilities and workforce diversity,...
Dahlstrom brings congressional campaign to Kenai
Lt. Gov Nancy Dahlstrom made a campaign stop in Kenai today. She’s trying to win Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She sat down with KDLL to talk about her congressional campaign. Dahlstrom is running against Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola and Nick Begich III, a fellow Republican.
Anchorage teen receives highest Girl Scout award for promoting literacy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Children with visual impairments can often find it difficult to learn to read, but one Anchorage teen is working to make that a little easier. Ashley Conlon received her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can get, for a project that will help visually impaired children experience the world of stories in a different way.
Man gets 226 years in deaths of 2 Alaska Native women. He filmed the torture of one
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A man who killed two Alaska Native women and was heard while videotaping the torture death of one say that in his movies “everybody always dies” was sentenced Friday to 226 years in prison. Brian Steven Smith received 99-year sentences each for the...
Two members of a Washington family sentenced for selling fake Alaska Native art in Ketchikan
46-year-old Glenda Rodrigo and 24-year-old Christian Rodrigo pled guilty last month to violating the federal Indian Arts and Crafts Act. They were part of a scheme to pass off fake stone carvings and wood totem poles as traditional art made by local Tlingít and Haida artisans. Cristobal Rodrigo, Glenda’s...
Costco shoppers say they will ‘no longer spend a penny’ after ‘absolutely disgusting’ interaction causes scene in store
A COSTCO shopper is venting about an incident at their local warehouse. After a bad experience with an employee, the shopper said they’re leaving the company behind. The shopper, a parent in Anchorage, Alaska, said their daughter came to the store with an emotional support animal. Someone working for...
Blue Bell debuts new limited-time flavor, Cookies ‘n Cream Cheesecake
(Gray News) – Blue Bell is bringing a new ice cream flavor to store shelves this summer: Cookies ‘n Cream Cheesecake. In a news release, Blue Bell said the new flavor combines “a rich, cheesecake ice cream blended with chocolate cookie-crusted cheesecake pieces and chocolate crème-filled cookies.”
Effort to recall Juneau’s school board president, vice president secures spot on local ballot
Voters will be asked this fall whether Juneau’s School Board President Deedie Sorenson and Vice President Emil Mackey should stay in their seats on the board or get ousted from them. On Thursday, Juneau’s clerk’s office announced that a local effort to recall the pair had gathered enough signatures...
HOMETOWN HERO: Officer Coates, Anchorage Police Department
Shout out to Officer Coates with the Anchorage Police Department who recently showed up to help someone with a flat tire along the Glenn Highway and taught 10-year-old Marley here how to get the job done. Have a Hometown Hero in your life who deserves to be recognized? Email their...
Woman, 79, killed after dirt bike rider hit her on pedestrian path, authorities say
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A woman has died after she was hit by a dirt bike on a paved walking path earlier this week in Alaska. Nadara Williams, 79, was walking with one of her best friends on Monday when the dirt bike hit her, Debbie Bitney, Williams’ daughter, said.
Anchorage Police connect with community during ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - One of Anchorage Police Chief Designee Sean Case’s priorities is building more trust within the community. One of the ways the public can better get to know the police department is through its “coffee with a cop” event. Anchorage police caught up with...
Juneau Afternoon: Scherrie & Lynda Former Ladies of the Supremes plus P.E.O. Chapter G and AK Experience Camp
2024 AK Experience Camp: Aaniyaadu.oow “Perspectives of The Land”. Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon. Subscribe to the podcast:. Juneau Afternoon is a production of...
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