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Supportive Housing for Homeless Elders Opens in Anchorage
Providence Alaska CEO Ella Goss, at left, watches a friendship dance that accompanied the traditional cutting of a blue ribbon with oversized scissors to open the Q’et’en Qenq’a “Elder’s House” supportive housing facility. Seniors experiencing homelessness in Anchorage have a new shelter option. A...
Athlete of the Week: Coen Niclai’s journey to MLB draft selection was no coincidence, it was hard work
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Coen Niclai’s talent couldn’t be ignored any longer. His power at the plate as a hitter — and poise behind it as a catcher — had to be witnessed by MLB scouts in person. This spring, scouts from organizations like the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins made the trip to the Last Frontier to watch the Service senior in action.
Fishing Report: Sports guys search for sockeye salmon on Kenai River
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Sports reporter Tyler Lane has watched others catch fish in his first summer in Alaska, but the time has come to slay his own salmon. Plus, sports director Jordan Rodenberger connected with Erin Schoen of Kenai Upstream to see if she can’t help him catch his first Alaska salmon species.
Progress Days Kick Off This Weekend In Soldotna
The 67th Annual Soldotna Progress Days festivities will kick off on Friday in Soldotna and run from Friday, July 26th, through Sunday, July 28th. The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is helping rally the community together for this big event, which will feature live music and dance performances, the Progress Days Parade, food and craft vendors, and more all weekend long.
No charges against 3 Anchorage officers in fatal shooting of man who drew gun on them
The three Anchorage police officers who shot and killed a man they say drew a gun on them last month will not face criminal charges after body camera footage corroborated their accounts, according to the state. The state Office of Special Prosecutions released a letter Thursday clearing Sgt. Jesse Frey...
Anchorage’s new administration officer cites staffing shortages as major challenge to city services
Alaska’s largest city is facing staffing shortfalls across many departments. That’s one of the key takeaways from a transition report put together by the outgoing administration of Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, which turned over the keys to City Hall to Mayor Suzanne LaFrance at the beginning of July.
Man missing on Yukon River for 5 days found safe
Searchers found a man Wednesday who was reported missing last weekend after he set out to travel by boat on the Yukon River from Circle, but never arrived at his destination in Fort Yukon. Alaska State Troopers said in an online dispatch that a local search team found Robert Peter...
Woman charged with murder, DUI after SUV strikes soldier at Fort Wainwright gate
A woman accused of driving an SUV drunk into Fort Wainwright’s main gate Monday and fatally injuring a soldier who tried to stop her has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and DUI. Fairbanks police said in a statement that they apprehended Brianna Lapp, 31, in the death of...
Coast Guard, NOAA Free Humpback Whale on Independence Day
It was real freedom on the 4th of July for a humpback whale struggling after being entangled in fishing lines in the Port of Valdez, in Alaska’s Prince William Sound, thanks to efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard and NOAA Fisheries. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said July...
Moms for Liberty says those who join group can now have their schools exempted from Biden-Harris transgender policies
Two weeks ago, in a landmark legal ruling, Moms for Liberty secured an injunction to stop the Biden Administration’s rewrite of Title IX regulations from going into effect across the country. Biden’s interpretation of Title IX allows boys to be treated as girls and girls to be treated as boys in sports, locker rooms and bathrooms.
Incidental Take Authorization: United States Coast Guard's Fast Response Cutter Homeporting in Seward and Sitka, Alaska
NOAA Fisheries has received a request from the United States Coast Guard for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to fast response cutter homeporting in Seward and Sitka, Alaska. NOAA Fisheries is requesting comments on its proposal to issue two incidental harassment authorizations to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NOAA Fisheries is also requesting comments on possible one-time, 1-year renewals that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NOAA Fisheries will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorizations and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
How Alaska’s election rules have affected the contested primaries
Welcome to the Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. A closer look at Alaska’s two contested top-four state legislative primaries in 2024. Three current Missouri officeholders face off in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Upcoming voter participation deadlines.
Rocket suffers ‘irrecoverable damage’ in fire at Kodiak spaceport
A fire last week caused “irrecoverable damage” to a rocket that was initially expected to launch this summer from the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska on Kodiak Island. According to a press release from the Alaska Aerospace Corporation, which operates the spaceport, a Friday ground test went awry at the Narrow Cape facility when a fire developed on a launch pad during a routine ground test at about 8:30 p.m.
Providence Alaska opens permanent housing facility for elders experiencing homelessness
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Providence and supporters celebrated the group’s new permanent supportive housing and recuperative care facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, attended by dozens of community members. Q’et’en Qenq’a, meaning Elder’s House in the Dena’ina language, is meant for people ages 55 and older who are...
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