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StarDate Susitna 8-18-23, by Kathleen Fleming
In this edition of StarDate Susitna, Part 4 of the Eclipse Experience series, Kathleen Fleming includes the 7 interviewee’s answers to questions #14-16 (2 more left for next week’s wrap-up). AND she tells us what astro-sights to look for now that the wee hours of the morning are dark enough to see the Milky Way.
Search for missing Troy family ends
HOMER, Ak. (FOX 44) – Search efforts for the Maynard family have ended, according to the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team. The Recovery Team said on its Facebook page that if something is found or possibly found in the future, it will respond to assess what is found if requested by the state’s […]
Progressive candidates show unusual strength in Alaska state legislative primaries
Democrats and moderate Republicans posted unexpectedly strong results in Alaska’s primary election results for state House and Senate on Tuesday night, with several incumbent conservative Republicans trailing in the early tally. Alaska’s primary elections have traditionally seen conservative Republicans turn out in disproportionally large numbers, but this year’s results don’t reflect that trend. “It tells […]
Alaska's embattled economic development agency signs contracts with seven law firms
This edition of Northern Journal is sponsored by The Boardroom, a shared workspace in Anchorage. Exciting news: The Boardroom is expanding from its HQ downtown and just opened a second space in a convenient Midtown location. I've been working there for the past couple of weeks; the offices have epic views of the mountains, sun, and plenty of space. More information here.
IB 24-29: NMFS Prohibits Retention of Pacific Cod by Catcher/Processors Using Trawl Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting retention of Pacific cod by catcher/processors using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA), effective 12 noon, Alaska local time, August 20, 2024, according to Jonathan M. Kurland, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS. This action is necessary...
Prosecutors find officer justified in deadly shooting of Anchorage woman during SWAT standoff
An Anchorage police officer will not face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a woman in June. Prosecutors with the state Office of Special Prosecutions determined that Sgt. John Butler was legally justified in shooting and killing 58-year-old Lisa Fordyce-Blair after a lengthy SWAT standoff at her home, according to an 18-page letter released Tuesday.
Anchorage’s local government has a cash flow problem
Anchorage’s local government has a cash flow problem, limiting its ability to deal with unexpected expenses or to spend potential windfalls. When the city caught up on some of its overdue financial reporting requirements last month, it included a reckoning of the city’s spendable fund balance, that is, the money the city has on hand that isn’t otherwise committed.
Two visitors treated for injuries after being struck in Sitka intersection
Two out-of-town visitors were treated for minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Sitka’s downtown intersection on Monday (8-19-24). According to a Sitka Police Department spokesperson, a driver was attempting to complete a left turn at Lake and Lincoln streets, just as an oncoming tour bus was entering the intersection. The driver failed to notice two people in the crosswalk, and struck both.
What is Project Anchorage and could a sales tax improve the city? | Hometown, Alaska
A group of business leaders in Anchorage is proposing a sales tax that would fund new community projects and relieve some property tax burdens. But how does this proposal actually work? Why a sales tax, and why now? We took listener calls to discuss Project Anchorage with Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO, Jenna Wright, and journalist Larry Persily.
Five Engineers Promoted at RSA
Promotions at RSA Engineering augment the mechanical and electrical consulting team in Anchorage, serving clients throughout Alaska, the Lower 48, and Antarctica. Jeremy Maxie is promoted to Principal Electrical Engineer. Maxie, who has been with RSA for fourteen years, now provides principal-level oversight and leadership while managing his own projects. Known for his exceptional client dedication and mentoring skills, Maxie specializes in special system designs including security, door access, video/camera, and fire alarms. Maxie is a licensed professional engineer and lighting certified, and he holds a certification from Registered Communications Distribution Designers. He is a past president of the Illuminating Engineering Society Anchorage Chapter and a current board member of the A4LE Alaska Chapter.
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