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New Air Traffic Control Tower in Anchorage Will Be Tallest Building in Alaska
Airport officials in Anchorage gave a first look at the plans for a giant new air traffic control tower. The FAA-led project will replace the old tower at Ted Stevens International Airport which has been around since the 70s. "It's just kind of reaching the end of its life. The...
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.
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.
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.
‘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:
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...
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...
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...
Delta bison permit numbers reduced after apparent mass drowning
The department had to reduce the number of permits issued for DI403 and DI404. During recent surveys in the summer of 2024, the department discovered that a significant number of bison died in a single event that appears to be a mass drowning accident. Subsequent surveys indicated the population was even smaller than anticipated and too small to continue with the planned number of permits issued.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Congratulations to our Early Bird winners of The Seldovia Carving Restoration Project!
???????: ‘Most Curb Appeal’ and ‘Most Improved Carving’ contest entries are due by August 15. Awards on August 18, 2024! For more info, call 907-406-0044 or email SeldoviaCOCSecretary@gmail.com. Tags: Alaska, Seldovia, Seldovia Alaska, Seldovia Carving Restoration Project. Category: Bulletin Board.
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