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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...
ADF&G commissioner concerned about historically low king salmon in Kodiak Island river
The Karluk River Chinook salmon run, on the southwest corner of Kodiak Island, is coming in at its lowest level ever recorded by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. It’s the latest area in the state seeing declines in Chinook, or king salmon. By the end of day...
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...
Big or small, Pride gatherings bring June to a colorful close
Anchorage’s Pride Month festivities pulled attendees to two distinct hotspots on June 29. Anchorage PrideFest brought dozens of partner organizations and sponsors together with vendors and performers for a parade and open-air festival that spanned the length of Delaney Park. In Spenard, a group of volunteer organizers along with the Writer’s Block Cafe hosted another open air market and special performances from live DJs. Though the difference in scale of the two annual events is on the level of city blocks, their core purpose is similar — closing Pride Month and publicly celebrating Anchorage’s LGBTQ+ community.
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...
Unplanned Road Removal and Restoration
KING SALMON, Alaska --- On August 1, 2024, Katmai National Park and Preserve will begin removing a 200-foot-long gravel road near Lake Brooks. The road was improperly constructed by the park in 2014 and will be restored to its natural state. “Once again, the park apologizes to those who we...
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...
Rasmuson Foundation awards $5.75 million in grants
The Rasmuson Foundation in Anchorage, Alaska, has announced grants totaling $5.75 million in support of higher education, housing, and cultural revitalization efforts across the state. The grants boost the foundation’s 2024 total investments to $7.5 million. Recipients include University of Alaska, which was awarded $5 million over five years to...
TAME | BF | Alaska – Recap 1
The ETBU Bass Fishing team departed Texas for Alaska on Saturday morning as part of ETBU’s Tiger Athletic Mission Experience (TAME). This is the 21st trip for the ETBU Athletic Department TAME initiative and the second for Tiger Bass Fishing, after traveling to the Amazon River in Brazil in 2018. The team of 16 had a full day of travel on Saturday, which included a flight from Dallas to Anchorage, with a stop in Seattle, and then a three hour drive to Soldotna. They arrived at First Baptist Church Soldotna just before midnight, which is where the group will stay...
Southeast and Southcentral Alaska awarded $38M to launch heat pump incentive program
Southeast Conference and the Juneau-based nonprofit Alaska Heat Smart have received a $38.6 million federal grant to help homeowners in Southeast and Southcentral coastal Alaska buy electric heat pumps to replace traditional fossil-fuel based heating systems. AK Heat Smart has already helped to get heat pumps in 1,000 households across...
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