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As Ketchikan’s main homeless shelter closed, participants voiced frustration
Nicholas James Ridley Nelson stood across from a row of bunk beds at the First City Haven homeless shelter as people shuffled around him, preparing dinner — for the last time. “The program here has been excellent,” Nelson said. “It’s been real motivation for me. I’ve been very driven...
Hatcheries can boost wild salmon numbers but reduce diversity, research shows
The ability of salmon hatcheries to increase wild salmon abundance may come at the cost of reduced diversity among wild salmon, according to a new University of Alaska Fairbanks–led study. The number of juvenile salmon released into the North Pacific Ocean by hatcheries increased rapidly in the second half...
Seattle Kraken games to air in Anchorage and Juneau for free on MyNetworkTV
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU-TV) — For the first time since the NHL team hit the ice, Seattle Kraken games will air for free to over-the-air viewers in Anchorage and Juneau. Beginning with Seattle’s season opener on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Alaska-based fans can tune in over the air to MyNetworkTV on Channel 5.4 (KAUU in Anchorage/KYEX Subchannel in Juneau) to catch the action. Approximately 70 regular season games will air.
Mud bogs and Lions doubtful at fair
One of the most anticipated events of the summer is the Deltana Fair and Music Festival, and it is just a few days away. The opening ceremony is set for 10 a.m. on Friday, July 19. The fair board was finally notified that the company that provides the amusement rides...
Federal grants to state agency aim to expand markets for Alaska seafood
The federal government has awarded more than $5 million in grants to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute to help the state agency find new ways and new places to sell the state’s fish. Of the federal money, over $4 million is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Agriculture Promotion Program, known as RAPP. That […] The post Federal grants to state agency aim to expand markets for Alaska seafood appeared first on Alaska Beacon.
Embezzlement, money laundering and tax evasion: Alaska man sentenced 2.5 years in prison
A Willow man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzling money from the Alaska city of Houston and a Wasilla-based company, then dodging taxes on the money. Jess Adams was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release, pay $1.5 million in restitution to the United States and pay additional restitution to Houston and the equipment company.
Anchorage teen receives highest Girl Scout award for promoting literacy
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Children with visual impairments can often find it difficult to learn to read, but one Anchorage teen is working to make that a little easier. Ashley Conlon received her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can get, for a project that will help visually impaired children experience the world of stories in a different way.
Alaskan capital plans vote to ban cruises on Saturdays and help locals
JUNEAU, Alaska: In a significant move to address the growing concerns of residents, Juneau, Alaska, will vote on a new measure to ban large cruise ships from docking on Saturdays. This initiative, if passed, would provide a much-needed respite for locals overwhelmed by the influx of tourists during the busy...
All Alaska Carrs stores targeted for sale in Kroger-Albertsons merger plan
Fred Meyer owner Kroger and Carrs owner Albertsons plan to sell 18 grocery stores in Alaska, including more than a dozen in or near Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, as part of the plan to merge the two grocery giants. The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons shared a joint video statement...
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