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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.
A dozen candidates enter race for Kodiak municipal election prior to deadline
The final list of registered candidates running for local municipal office is set with a dozen Kodiak residents on the upcoming election ballot. That does not include those running for various service area boards. By 4 p.m. on Aug. 15, when the two week filing period closed, four candidates each...
Kenai Fire Department Hosts “Push In” Ceremony For 2 New Ambulances
The Kenai Fire Department took delivery of two new ambulances over the weekend. The department celebrated the new apparatuses with a time-honored tradition by hosting a “push-in” ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 17. A crowd of community members and local dignitaries attended the ceremony to honor the acquisition and the work done to bring the new vehicles to Kenai.
Stars, Kardinals Open Football Season With Wins; Nikiski Falls To Seward
The Soldotna Stars kicked off their campaign to repeat as Division II state champions on Friday, Aug. 16, with a definitive win over the Palmer Moose. In a contest that nearly didn’t happen after Palmer attempted to preemptively forfeit the game before the season began, the Stars ran away early, scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter.
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 Department of Public Safety.
New Deputy Director for Alaska Fisheries Science Center Survey Division
On August 26, Dr. Alix LaFerriere will become the deputy director for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering Program. The deputy director assists the division director in management of fiscal, personnel, facilities, ship resources, and coordination of division research. “Alix is a perfect fit for...
AROUND ALASKA: Disaster Drill, Final Fair Parade, and Sign It!
If you have plans to fly in or out of Ted Stevens Airport in Anchorage on Wednesday, listen up. There are plans to do a full-scale disaster drill at the airport's North Terminal on Wednesday. Because of that, sections of the parking lot there will be blocked off. There will also be an increased presence of emergency vehicles at the airport on Wednesday.
Fairbanks police job listing goes viral as Anchorage officers lose hope under Mayor LaFrance and Chief Case
It was several days after a 16-year-old Anchorage resident was shot and killed before Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case made it clear that the large teen had approached an officer with a knife in her hand and refused to drop it after multiple commands. The incident took place last Tuesday.
Meet the Modern Farmer Cracking Cold Storage in the Coldest Places
In Fairbanks, Alaska, a radio advertisement from a local heat products store, The Woodway, says, “Fall is winter’s two-minute warning.” The growing season is short, from mid-May to mid-September, and it cuts straight to winter. You find the ground frozen by the first week of October. Temperatures eventually drop to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. During winter, the community is critically food insecure.
Coastal Yukon River faces flood advisory as lower Kuskokwim catalogs flood impacts
As high water recedes, communities on the coast and along the lower Kuskokwim River are taking stock of flood damage and erosion after two windy storms in quick succession filled rivers and streams and flooded low-lying areas. Some residents reported that the flooding was worse than Typhoon Merbok and rivals this year’s historic breakup floods on the Kuskokwim.
Coast Guard Foundation Activates Emergency Disaster Relief Program
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that its emergency disaster relief program is providing vital assistance to Coast Guard members and their families impacted by Hurricanes Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby, and glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has already proven to be one of the most challenging in recent memory. Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 1 storm, made landfall in Texas, bringing with it catastrophic winds, flooding and widespread destruction. Shortly after, Tropical Storm Debby followed, bringing damaging wind, heavy rains and flooding to multiple states on the East Coast, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Then, just last week, a glacial dam burst releasing floodwaters that damaged more than 100 homes in Alaska.
Dimond fends off Bartlett in Week 1 showdown
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - After offsetting penalties were called on the opening kickoff of the 2024 high school football season, Dimond used its re-kick to make a statement. After booting the ball downfield, the Lynx’s second kickoff attempt saw the home team complete a successful onside kick, sending Bartlett’s offense back to the sidelines.
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