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Former West basketball player scores 6 points, 7 rebounds as South Sudan earns 1st-ever Olympic victory
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - For decades, the game of basketball has had its fair share of Cinderella-esque stories. The 2024 Paris Olympics provided another this week. Competing in the nation’s first-ever Olympics, South Sudan basketball checked off another box, defeating Puerto Rico 90-79 in game 1 of Group C play.
Anchorage fire chief discusses challenges mentioned in mayor’s transition report
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A transition report released last week from former Mayor Dave Bronson’s administration is now triggering questions surrounding the impact it will have on public safety and city services. The report described upcoming challenges for the city across multiple departments as Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s administration takes...
LaFrance addresses homelessness, Anchorage police body cam policy as first 30 days in office approaches
Approaching her first 30 days in office Thursday, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said Tuesday her administration is working toward plans to address Anchorage’s state of homelessness and supported the Anchorage Police Department’s new body camera policy in a wide-ranging interview with Alaska’s News Source.
Anchorage assembly proposed e-bike changes
Some people like to take their e-bikes out for a spin around Anchorage. The Anchorage assembly is proposing some rules on exactly where people are allowed to ride e-bikes. "The little bit kind of like a finer definition between different types of e-bikes based on how the meter works and how fast they're able to go with that motor," said Alexa Dobson, from Bike Anchorage.
Grant funding announced for Native American-owned small businesses
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a funding opportunity for Native American-owned small businesses with the pilot Native American Trade Expansion Program (NATEP). The program offers $240,000 in grants for the purpose of expanding export opportunities for Native American-owned small businesses. However, the deadline to submit...
Alaska comp commission improperly created ‘buddies’ exemption
The Alaska Workers’ Compensation Commission exceeded its authority in unilaterally creating a “buddies” exception when it found a man who was injured while helping his friend construct an outbuilding was not entitled to workers compensation benefits, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday. The state high court said...
Fairbanks gas station engulfed in flames after vehicle catches fire
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - On Friday, July 26, at approximately 7 p.m. a car caught fire at the Circle K off Johansen, located on Harold Bentley Avenue. The burning vehicle was parked next to a fuel pump at the time. As a result, the heat from the fire caused damage to the pump, as well as to other property at the gas station.
Eagle River’s Kelter calls home to Alaska hot off Olympic medal win with U.S. Rugby
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - For as many rugby accomplishments that Alev Kelter had compiled in her decorated career, one still eluded the 33-year-old talent from Eagle River. That was until Tuesday morning. Kelter put the U.S. on the board late in the first half and teammate Alex Sedrick scored the...
A visit to Anan Wildlife Observatory where anyone can view now
A group of six people filled a quarter-mile wilderness trail in the Tongass National Forest with chatter while walking towards a bear observatory platform. Salmon berries lined the trail, which began at Anan Lagoon, where everyone waded through the water from a small fishing boat to get to the trail. We tried avoiding the bear droppings as bald eagles and gulls swooped down into the rushing Anan Creek for salmon. The thousands of salmon swimming upstream were on a mission to spawn and up the creek, the bears were also hunting for them.
Search continues for 2 missing after boat capsizes near Akiak
A search remains underway for two missing passengers of a boat that capsized on the Kuskokwim River near Akiak on July 27. According to Alaska State Troopers, another passenger was able to self-rescue, though the survivor was unaware of the location of the other passengers. Akiachak Tribal Police Chief Mark...
UAF Day at the fair scheduled for July 30
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host UAF Day at the Tanana Valley State Fair on Tuesday, July 30. UAF employees, students, alumni and friends will receive $1 off admission by wearing UAF apparel or showing their PolarExpress card. The day will include UAF activities throughout the fairgrounds. The University...
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