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Junior Aumavae resigns from LaFrance Administration to open his own consultancy
Junior Aumavae is leaving the LaFrance Administration, starting his own consultancy business to advise companies and governments on how to make equity programs actually fair for everyone. LaFrance has named a new chief equity officer for Anchorage, Kimberly Waller, who has come over to the administration from the Foraker Group.
Kenai Gas Line Replacement Project Nears Completion
An Enstar Natural Gas project to replace gas lines in one of the older residential areas of the Kenai Peninsula is nearly 70% complete. The utility company’s Kenai Gas Line Replacement Project began earlier this year in the neighborhoods around Forest Drive and Spruce Drive in Kenai and aims to wrap up in the fall.
AOTW: Mount Marathon veterans sweep Alyeska Cirque Series podium
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Out of hundreds of participants — including a fare share from out of state — two Fairbanks runners were among the top performers at this year’s Alyeska Cirque series, a 6.2 kilometer trek reaching 3,800 feet at its highest elevation. David Norris just...
THE MUSIC MACHINE! Comes to Alaska PAC
The Music Machine! comes to Alaska PAC next month. Performances run Aug 1, 2024 - Aug 3, 2024 at the Discovery Theatre. Colorful costumes, high energy singing and dancing and lots of smiling faces! Directed by Janet Carr-Campbell and Jack Klauschie. Now in its 43rd season. Also features the talented Dance Machine! Fun for the entire family.
After over a month without electricity, Akiak officials say power could come back this week
After well over a month without municipal electricity, Akiak officials say that the disastrous failure of the community’s generators could be resolved this week. Aleck Jackson is Akiak’s temporary city administrator. He said that a mechanic has repaired one of three city-owned generators and is working to repair another.
Olympics: Former UAF sharpshooter Sagen Maddalena places fourth in air rifle for Team USA
Sagen Maddalena, who competed in shooting sports for the University of Alaska Fairbanks for six years, nearly medaled, but came in fourth place in the women’s 10m air rifle competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Monday, as she competed for Team USA in Chateauroux, France. Maddalena, born...
Budget cuts force closure of Nine Star's Homer location
Nine Star, an organization with multiple locations in Alaska, provides education and employment opportunities to prevent homelessness. Rhapsody Soderbergh, a youth employment specialist at Nine Star’s Homer location, said that the organization focuses on assisting youth who are not in school and removing barriers to sustainable employment. She said hands-on work experience is important for folks seeking long-term employment.
‘Diversity’ dropped from title of cabinet-level position at University of Alaska
In 2020, The University of Alaska created a position called senior advisor for Alaska Native success, institutional diversity and student engagement, and hired Pearl Bower to fill the role, according to an announcement. The university created the position — along with The Alaska Native Success Initiative — as a result...
Ship-Free Saturday FAQ Now Available Online
A selection of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the ship-free Saturday ballot initiative is now available online at juneau.org/tourism. Juneau residents will vote on an initiative to limit cruise ships on Saturdays and the 4th of July. This FAQ seeks to answer some common questions about CBJ’s tourism efforts and the potential outcomes if the initiative is passed. Topics include:
Free and discounted software available to UAA students
UAA students, staff and faculty have access to software with their UAA-affiliated email accounts. Microsoft Office 365 is one of the available software programs. This includes Microsoft Office suite, Skype, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams and Foxit – a PDF editor comparable to Adobe Acrobat – and more. UAA students...
Photos: Runners traverse Crow Pass Trail
The 39th annual Crow Pass Crossing trail race took place on July 20, on the Crow Pass Trail that leads from Girdwood to Eagle River. The approximately 23-mile race takes runners through Crow Pass Crossing and across the Eagle River, as they wind their way through Chugach State Park. Welsley...
Palmer Potato Pioneers Chosen as 2024 Farm Family of the Year
Bruce and Vickie Bush, in front center and front right, hold Bushes Bunches radishes with their grandchildren. The Bush family was chosen as 2024 Farm Family of the year. Longtime Palmer-area farming family Bruce and Vickie Bush were selected as the 2024 Farm Family of the Year this week by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Agriculture and the Alaska State Fair.
Marx Bros Cafe to Close After Decades: Final Dinner on August 31
Marx Bros Cafe in Anchorage, a staple for decades, is closing its doors permanently as owners Van Hale and Jack Amon retire. The final dinner service will be held on Saturday, August 31, marking the end of an era for the beloved eatery. Marx Bros Cafe to Close After Decades:...
Juneau was built on mining. Can recreational mining at Sheep Creek continue?
The Alaska Gastineau Mill closed in 1921 due to ore that was too low grade to mine cost-effectively. Its remnants are visible on the hill above Thane Road — and below the road on the Sheep Creek Delta miners are still searching for gold from the tailings. However, impacts...
StarDate Susitna 7-28-24, by Kathleen Fleming
This is Part 1 of a 3 or 4 part StarDate Susitna series featuring interviews with area residents who went to see the Total Solar Eclipse last April. Kathleen Fleming introduces Corinne, Elliott, Sally, Karl, Linda, Will and Holly, and asks the first 5 of 18 questions.
Search continues for 2 missing after boat capsizes near Akiak
A search remains underway for two missing passengers of a boat that capsized Saturday on the Kuskokwim River near Akiak. According to an Alaska State Troopers online dispatch, another passenger was able to self-rescue, though the survivor was unaware of the location of the other passengers. Akiachak Tribal Police Chief...
Local English News: July 30, 2024
Search continues for 2 missing after boat capsizes near Akiak. Akiak hopes that end of community's power generation woes is near. and viewers from around the world peek at the lives of Tongass brown and black bears at Anan Wildlife Observatory.
Oilers Win Against The Pilots In The 10th
The Peninsula Oilers walk off in the tenth to defeat the Anchorage Glacier Pilots 5-4 on Monday, July 29. The Pilots scored first in the top of the first when Edison Polanco flew out to right field, RBI, SAC; Luke Heefner scored unearned. The Oilers Braden Smith scored in the...
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