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Fistfight led to fatal shooting outside Anchorage bar, police say
Anchorage police say a fight between two women outside a downtown bar early Sunday escalated to an exchange of gunfire between two men that left one of the men dead. In an updated statement Wednesday, police say two people – Patricia Avery, 30, and Markin L. Giddins, 38 – have now been charged with evidence tampering in the shooting that killed 30-year-old Tahjeay Baldwin. Avery is also charged with fourth-degree assault.
Sustainability Report: Composting food and other waste with Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Most households see food waste throughout the week, whether it’s an unfinished meal or expired food straight out of the fridge, much of which usually ends up in the trash. However, in Fairbanks, there is an option for those looking to keep that extra garbage...
Wildcat’s Wild Race to Alaska
Join Adam Cove and Sailing World’s Dave Reed at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Speaker Series at Eastern YC in Marblehead (Massachusetts) on July 25 at 6:30 PM for a riveting Race to Alaska debrief and information session. Additional details here. Facing breaking waves, roaring headwinds and raging...
Ostanik and Nanooks Men's Basketball Land Talented Michael Miller as Next Signee
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks men's basketball team has announced the signing of Michael Miller, a 6-4 forward from Oak Hills, Calif. Miller is joining the Nanooks after a big season with San Bernardino Valley College. "I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to have Mike join...
Arctic Air Brings Record-Low July Temperatures to Bethel- Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, typically known for its mild summer conditions, has experienced an unusually cold stretch this July. With temperatures plummeting to the 40s Fahrenheit, the region has seen conditions more akin to early spring than midsummer. This dramatic drop in temperature is a rare event. According to climate specialist...
Next Wave of Newcomers Announced for Nanooks Hockey
FAIRBANKS – Head coach Erik Largen and the Alaska Nanooks hockey program announced the next wave of 2024-25 hockey newcomers. The list includes five defensemen, one forward, and one goaltender. Starting off the list of introductions are our five defensemen. Caelum Dick | D | 5-10 | 183 lbs...
Alaska Hockey Hosts All-Women’s Camp on August 21-23
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks hockey program is set to host its all-women's hockey camp on August 21-23 at the Patty Ice Arena. The camp is open to all female participants over the age of 18. For the three-day camp, attendees will hit the ice with current and former Nanooks hockey coaches and players. Registration for the camp is due by Tuesday, August 20, by 9:59 p.m. AKST. The registration link can be found here.
Fairbanks health center offers immunization clinics
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Keeping up-to-date on the expanding routine of recommended childhood vaccines can seem tricky, but the Fairbanks Regional Public Health Center is doing its part to help. “We have seen decreased rates of vaccinations in the past couple of years since the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Nurse Jenna...
Meet 8 recipients of the USDA’s 2024 farm-to-school grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it has awarded a record-breaking $14.3 million in farm-to-school grant funding as part of its Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program. This year, the grants will support 54 projects in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico and...
Assembly member Kevin Mosher files for reelection
The filing period opened earlier this week to run for local office in Sitka. On Tuesday, Assembly Member Kevin Mosher filed to run for reelection. KCAW spoke with Mosher about his last two terms and what his goals are, should he be re-elected for a third. Listen to their conversation here:
How a Former Fisherman is Revolutionizing Recycling in Anchorage
Patrick Simpson, a former Alaska fisherman, has founded Alaska Plastic Recovery (APR), a company dedicated to recycling plastic waste not previously accepted in Anchorage. APR’s mission is to create useful construction products from recycled plastics sourced from Plastic Ocean Waste, residential recycling programs, and industry clean-up efforts. The company’s...
Assembly confirms Anchorage’s new police chief and municipal attorney
The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday confirmed new Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s picks to lead the Anchorage Police Department and the city’s Law Department. Assembly members lauded both Police Chief Sean Case and Municipal Attorney Eva Gardner. They praised Case for his commitment to try to meet the community expectations...
Alaska officials say they’re working to speed up investigations of police shootings
State officials say they’re working to improve the speed of their investigations into police shootings — as public pressure mounts for the release of body camera footage of the incidents. So far this year, officers have shot nine people during responses, killing six of them. Five of those...
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