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New sandwich shop opens on Ocean Drive
Cheryl Vitale and her daughter Anna Wall took over the former axe-throwing center on Ocean Drive to open Red Bird Kitchen. Vitale said the new location allows them to be more than a restaurant. They’ve added catering and hosting private parties to their services. They wanted to provide options for people looking for a place to go after other coffee shops close.
Friday afternoon in Anchorage: Shootout with police sends murder suspect to hospital
Anchorage police shot a man on Friday afternoon after being shot at. The entire incident was captured on patrol car camera and Anchorage police body cams, the tapes of which will be released after the investigation into the shooting. Unlike the last police-involve shooting this month, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance did...
Creamer’s Field gears up for the annual Sandhill Crane Festival
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The fall migration season is almost upon us, meaning that it is time to celebrate the 27th Annual Sandhill Crane Festival as thousands of birds congregate at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge!. After a pre-festival screening of the film “Wings Over Water” projected onto the...
Anchorage pastry shop hopes to inspire generosity in others
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A chance to help give back is now a new option for customers of The Flying Dutchman Pastry Shop. People can donate pet foods during regular business hours at the Anchorage shop known for its’ European pastries. They can also purchase handmade earrings whose proceeds are donated to animal rescue groups.
5 candidates file to run for seats on Bethel City Council
Five candidates have registered to run for Bethel City Council, competing for four open seats. Former mayor and current city council member Rose “Sugar” Henderson has filed to run for re-election. She’s the only current council member running for re-election. Three other council members have seats that aren’t up for election until next year.
Seawolves sweep Alumni in exhibition debut
ANCHORAGE (Aug. 24) – Senior outside hitters Katie Birtcil-Tipton and Bethany Tuchardt combined for 18 kills on .366 hitting Saturday to power the Alaska Anchorage volleyball team to a 25-19, 25-19, 25-20 exhibition victory over the Seawolf Alumni at the Alaska Airlines Center. Junior libero Madison Galloway collected team...
Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
KENAI PENINSULA, Alaska - A man in Alaska was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while trying to protect himself from a brown bear. The man, 32-year-old Tyler Johnson, recorded the aftermath of the attack as he was waiting to be rescued along with his father on Kenai Peninsula's Resurrection Pass Trail just south of Anchorage on Saturday.
Nome gardeners show off their green thumbs during Garden Tour
Despite wolf-howling winds and machine-gun precipitation, over a dozen Nomeites gathered outside Old St. Joe’s on Sunday, August 18 for the annual Garden Tour led by master gardener and teacher Cheryl Thompson. The crew was dressed for the weather and exchanged knowing glances and smiles as we waited for more people to coalesce for the tour.
University of Alaska Anchorage students return to campus for fall semester
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage saw most school aged children return to classes last week and this week, local college students are settling back into their routines. Thursday, students began their return to the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, reinvigorating residence halls with their presence and mini fridges. More than 750 students will be living on campus this year, that’s about a 6% increase in residence life numbers from the previous school year, said Ryan Hill, director of Residence Life at UAA.
University and Visitor Department seek feedback from Skagway residents about tourism
Tourists gather near Second and Broadway in Skagway. Photo by Melinda Munson. The Skagway Visitor Department is promoting an online survey that addresses sustainable tourism. They hope the results will help Skagway understand how to support visitors and improve quality of life for residents. Jaime Bricker, Skagway’s tourism director, is...
Heat pump incentive program aims to lower home heating bills in Gustavus
A new program in Gustavus will provide residents with money for heat pumps. Incentive payments of up to $500 will be available for homeowners, businesses, agency offices and city buildings to replace their oil-based heating systems with an electric heat pump, thanks to a $20,000 grant awarded by the National League of Cities. Gustavus was one of a dozen cities nationwide selected for the organization’s Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program.
Pet of the Week: Alpha
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Alpha is a 6-year-old spayed female Akita who arrived at the Fairbanks Animal Shelter with little information provided about her other than she did live most of her life outdoors. However, the shelter staff report she has done an excellent job at adapting to being inside.
UAF opens new Student Success Center in the Rasmuson Library
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - As the fall semester begins at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), students will find themselves with a new location to seek support for just about any issue. Providing support is crucial to student success and graduation in college and perhaps even more crucial for keeping...
A heartfelt thank you to Grace Schultz
As the owner and publisher of The Cordova Times, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Grace Schultz, our incredible advertising manager and operations guru since 2022. Two summers ago, when I took on the responsibility of this now 110-year-old publication, I was navigating the demands of raising a two-year-old and a seven-month-old, all while managing several other scaling businesses. Grace came on board at the perfect time with a great attitude and played a pivotal role.
Prestegard raises safety concern over airport
Delta Junction City Council member Mike Prestegard raised some safety concerns during the regular council meeting on Tuesday. Prestegard, who is tasked with watching over both public works and the city airport, reported to the council an event that raised some safety concerns. One of the most important safety items...
Late-game gamble with risky onside kick pays off for East T-birds in CIC clash
The East High football team rolled the dice late in Friday’s game and the risky decision paid off. Moments after taking their first lead of the night in the fourth quarter, the T-birds executed an onside kick to set up another score that paved the way for a 36-29 victory over the West Eagles.
Homer City Council discusses harbor ramp accessibility at special meeting
The Homer City Council met with the Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Board on Aug. 19 to discuss ways to make the city more accessible. The city has followed a plan to make these improvements since 2019, but the board brought more issues forward they want the council to focus on around the city’s harbor. There are several ramps to access the harbor floats, but low tides can make many of them too steep for people with mobility issues to walk down.
Jill Lenhard returns to teach in Petersburg under complicated circumstances
School starts next Tuesday for most students in Petersburg. A few new teachers are joining the Petersburg School District this year. Jill Lenhard will be teaching in Petersburg this year, but she isn’t exactly new to the district. She’s returning after a year away. She taught at the district for 20 years – high school English, elementary reading, and a year as the elementary librarian. Last year she left to teach in Ketchikan, joining her husband who was already there teaching music. Their family had long planned to move to Ketchikan to be with Jill Lenhard’s aging parents. But as she told KFSK’s Hannah Flor, the job in Ketchikan didn’t last.
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