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A Lively July for 4H-ers & Farmer’s Market
As part of our summer programming, the Alaska Way of Life 4-H Project partnered with Sitka Native Education Program (SNEP) to provide thirty youth with five days of harvesting and processing as part of Harvest Camp. Intertwining Lingít values and practices with hands-on activities, we met 10am to 4pm each day to learn, laugh, play, harvest, and process.
Jury selection postponed for long-anticipated Unalaska trial, after police find ‘drawer’ of related records
At a status hearing Friday, state prosecutor Patrick McKay Jr. with the District Attorney’s Office in Anchorage told the court that the Unalaska Police Department has new information related to the trial of Dustin Ruckman. The trial has been ongoing for five years. The primary investigating officer on the...
Tongass Voices: Chloey Cavanaugh on Kake’s last Dog Salmon Festival
Kake’s Dog Salmon Festival started 30 years ago as a way to celebrate the commercial fishing season. But this year’s festival on Saturday will be the last in the village of 500 people. Organizers are planning to change the festival going forward to better reflect the community as...
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.
Kids Explore Creepy Crawlies at 'Bug Camp' in Anchorage
In Anchorage, kids at "Bug Camp" got hands-on with creepy crawlies, exploring insects and arachnids while documenting their findings in bug journals. The camp, hosted by The Workshop on Huffman Road, offers educational experiences and free art projects for families every Tuesday and Saturday.
Peddle/Paddle Battle participants raise over $17,000 for medical center education programs
Dozens of bikers and kayakers — and one paddleboarder — spent the better part of their Saturday morning pedaling and paddling along several miles of Petersburg’s shoreline through the summer drizzle. But it was all for a good cause: to help raise money for Petersburg Medical Center’s continuing education program.
Juneau residents call for more accountability as investigation into deadly police shooting continues
Nearly a dozen residents testified in front of the Juneau Assembly Monday night calling for more accountability from local law enforcement in the wake of a deadly shooting earlier this month. Many testifiers, like Bonilyn Parker, asked the Assembly and Juneau Police Department for more transparency about what occurred when...
Plans to build Juneau’s fifth cruise ship dock can move forward after appeal attempt fails
Plans to construct a fifth cruise ship dock in downtown Juneau crossed a major hurdle Monday night. That’s when the Juneau Assembly sided with a state ruling that the project could legally move forward, despite health and safety concerns brought forth by a local activist. But, Assembly member Christine...
One transported to hospital after crash on newly-opened road
One man was transported to the hospital after a car crash on a newly-opened section of road in Sitka Sunday night. At about 10:45 p.m., dispatchers received a call of a single-vehicle crash on a stretch of Katlian Bay Road. The winding gravel road opened in early July, extending Halibut Point Road two miles along a cliffside.
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...
‘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:
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...
Regional Airline says Flight Cancelations will Decrease
One unpleasant aspect of winter living in the northern Lynn Canal is: transportation. Sometimes the ferry isn’t running. As we try to catch our flight in Juneau, we watch the sky expectantly, hoping the cloud cover will lift and allow small planes to get us out of town. This can last for days.
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:...
Photos: Golden Days in Fairbanks
The annual Golden Days parade, street fair and duck race along the Chena River kicked off in Fairbanks on July 20, 2024. More than 8,000 rubber ducks are dropped into the Chena River for the annual duck race from the Wendell Street Bridge to race down to the Cushman Street Bridge. Since 1952, Golden Days have celebrated the founding of Fairbanks with mostly Gold Rush-related activities. These activities include the Old Tyme Games, such as pie eating and balloon toss.
Photos: Anchorage heats up for summer festivities on Fourth Avenue
This series of photographs was captured with a disposable camera on June 22 in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. It was a sunny 77 degrees Fahrenheit as people filled the streets for various activities. Many patrons visited hot dog vendors and shops around Fourth Avenue. Others attended the Downtown Summer Solstice Celebration. The celebration has drawn thousands of attendees in past years, according to the Anchorage Downtown Partnership.
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